Plans to cut number of police forces 'distressing and triggering'

Crime Commissioner’s concerns over police forces plan

Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Jonathan Evison said he has major concerns regarding plans to reduce the number of police forces across the country.

Head of chief constables body backs plans to slash their number

Gavin Stephens said there are too many decision makers in the current structure of police forces in England and Wales.

Plans to cut number of police forces 'distressing and triggering'

The government plans to radically reduce the number of police forces in England and Wales.

Police overhaul a "long time coming" says GMP Chief Constable

The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has praised the Home Secretary for taking the “bull by the horns” with plans for an overhaul of policing which he said were a “long time coming.” Reacting to Shabana Mahmood’s proposals, which include slashing the number of police forces and creating a new National Police Service (NPS) to tackle major crimes, Sir Stephen Watson said: ” I think the Home Secretary has properly taken the bull by the …