Gwent Police have ‘well-prepared’ for commissioner (From Campaign Series)
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Gwent Police have ‘well-prepared’ for commissioner
3:10pm Saturday 28th July 2012 in News
CHALLENGING: Cilla Davies
GWENT Police and Gwent Police Authority was found to have "comprehensive plans" in place ahead of the handover to police and crime commissioners, according to a new report.
A review by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HIMC) carried out a review called Preparing for Police and Crime Commissioners between April and June looking at the work done by each of the 41 police authorities.
The report, published yesterday, found that Gwent Police Authority had prepared well.
It said a 'business as usual' approach was in place and that a police officer whose job was to provide expertise and continuity during the transition process had been appointed.
It said plans to introduce the new police and crime panel are also developing well, that staff and authority members are committed to providing strong leadership until November and found evidence of innovation.
Gwent Police Authority chairwoman Cilla Davies said: "While this has been a challenging time for the authority and Gwent Police, we will continue to work hard to ensure the smooth transfer of governance of policing in Gwent and all the while ensuring that it has no detrimental effect on the day to day business of the authority."
Comments(5)
rgh
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10:00pm Sat 28 Jul 12
Howie'
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10:43am Mon 30 Jul 12
Chris 4 Gwent P&CC wrote:You make an excellent point, Chris!
Having met the Police Authority over these past months I would expect nothing less than their level of excellence and planning.
They are a credit to Gwent and will be missed
The point being why do we need a Police & Crime Commissioner if the PA are doing such a good job?
Chris 4 Gwent P&CC
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10:51am Mon 30 Jul 12
I think this is a question that your democratically elected Parliamentary representative - MP - needs to answer.
Unfortunately although you and I may support the Gwent Police Authority there are some authority's around the country that have become a real problem to the police and policing in their county's.
The Government, with Theresa May and Nick Herbert in particular, want to wash their hands of policing responsibility so if this election or the elected PCC fails then it is the electorates fault and not theirs after 20% cuts in your police force.
All I can say, in blowing my own trumpet, is that if elected I will make a very good job of the Police and Crime Commissioner and maintain the solid bedrock of planning laid down by Gwent Police Authority.
Cwmderi
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12:21pm Wed 1 Aug 12
I found it extremely unsavoury that the Full-time Leader of one neighbouring local authority also picked up very significant payment for chairing his Police Authority, His Local Health Board and as a Spokesperson for the Local Government Association which took his payment from the public purse to more than £100,000 pa.
Although I do not agree with the this government legislation to introduce Police Commissioners throughout the county, I do believe it is an opportunity to remove the sticky hands of many politicians and the PC should be independent of political party patronage or influence.
If there is to be change, then let it be radical, open and transparent.
Chris 4 Gwent P&CC says...
7:59pm Sat 28 Jul 12
They are a credit to Gwent and will be missed