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politics14h ago
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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