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Police Federation demands ACPO implement HMIC recommendations
HMIC REVIEW INTO FRONTLINE POLICING RECOMMENDS
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR POLICE SERGEANTS
The Police Federation of England and Wales are heartened and encouraged by the results of HMIC’s review into frontline policing. The thematic inspection into the role of the frontline sergeant must be lauded for its recognition of the sergeant as a pivotal leader in the policing process who for too long has been undervalued and suffered from a lack of support.
The report highlights the systemic inconsistencies that have plagued the confidence, value and purpose of the modern day sergeant and that for this to be rectified there is need to review the training, promotion and support mechanisms currently in place.
This credible piece of work will go a long way to reassure sergeants who act as a critical link between the criminal justice process and the British public, as highlighted in the Federation's 24/7 report. The recommendations which seek to improve national standards and role clarity must be now implemented by ACPO to ensure the 'leaders of the people' are confidently equipped to do their jobs.
John Giblin, Chairman of the Sergeants’ Central Committee says,
'The HMIC should be applauded for putting their head above the parapet and placing on record the tremendous work carried out by police sergeants. The role of the frontline sergeant is critical to public reassurance and safety and this role has been undervalued too long.
'In the face of long standing adversity this report should reassure sergeants that, through the implementation of national standards, they will have the support they deserve to fulfil their role. If chief officers are serious about improving the service we provide to the public they must do all they can to implement the HMIC's recommendations, and not let this be another publication gathering dust on their bookshelves.’
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