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Here's why the Home Secretary wants the power to sack police chiefs
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Here's why the Home Secretary wants the power to sack police chiefs

  • Mahmood proposes giving herself the power to sack chief constables, a shift from the PCC-led model.
  • The move follows scrutiny of West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford after a high-risk fixture decision.
  • An independent report concluded the force knew the fixture was high-risk but missed details at senior levels.
  • Mahmood said she lost confidence in Guildford, with calls for his resignation.
  • Only the police and crime commissioner currently holds the power to sack Guildford.
  • The discussion comes as AI tools reportedly influenced intelligence used in police decisions.
  • The Home Secretary emphasized the need for accountability and integrity in leadership.
  • Lawmakers and officials debate the balance between national authority and local policing control.
  • Mahmood described the situation as a political and administrative shift in policing oversight.
  • The article situates the issue within ongoing Westminster political debate and public accountability.
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