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Originally Posted by Xaccers
the cheif constable will be able to say "no, that's not what we're going to do as it won't make any difference"
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Err, so what you're saying, then, is that this elected official *won't* be able to change Police policy if the Police don't want it to change...???
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the media is likely to be involved, if the commisioner is trying to get publicity for himself, giving both parties a chance to state their case, and the facts from the cheif constable are likely to win out.
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I'm sorry? We're talking about Tabloid style media coverage here, since when did facts ever enter into it?!
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However, lets say there are loads of kids in one street terrorising people, damaging property, stealing from local shops, bunking off school, joy riding, dealing drugs and generally being unsavoury.
The Cheif Constable would have a hard time justifying not targetting that if the commisioner suggests it.
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I think a Chief Constable should have a hard time justifying that *anyway* without needing someone elected to tell him that!