When a police force undertakes a major investigation under intense public, press and TV scrutiny, financial transparency isn’t a bureaucratic footnote—it’s a core duty. An obligation that isn’t just common sense—it’s embedded in policing’s own operational guidance. Cheshire Constabulary’s recent claim that it holds “no information” on the costs of Operation Duet—the investigation into potential […]| Neil Wilby Media
A promotional photograph of Lancashire Constabulary’s chief constable, Sacha Hatchett, shows her standing against a corporate backdrop emblazoned with four words: Professional. Accountable. Respectful. United. On the force’s own website, the message is echoed in a sweeping pledge: “Here at Lancashire Constabulary we are committed to a nationally recognised set of behaviours and values. All […]| Neil Wilby Media
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), which represents chief constables, and their deputies and assistants from police forces across the UK, has been formally requested to review its decision…| Neil Wilby Media