Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 67
67
Accepted
Paragraph: 174
Hold forces to account for recruiting and progressing a broadly representative workforce.
Conclusion
Police and Crime Commissioners should hold forces to account on efforts to recruit, retain and progress a broadly representative workforce across all ranks.
Government Response Summary
The government states that Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) already possess statutory responsibilities for setting objectives and holding Chief Constables accountable, thereby implicitly addressing the committee's suggestion for PCCs to hold forces to account.
Paragraph Reference:
174
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
95. PCCs have existing statutory responsibilities for setting the policing and crime objectives for their area, and for holding the Chief Constable to account for running the force.