Police and crime commissioners

Sir James Anderton obituary
‘God’s copper’, who felt answerable to a higher authority than the Home Office during his time as chief constable of Greater Manchester
Duncan Campbell
06, May, 2022 @2:30 PM

Merseyside police commissioner sparks row with force over ‘institutional racism’
Chief constable issues swift denial after Emily Spurrell becomes first PCC to call her area’s force institutionally racist
Mark Brown North of England correspondent
05, May, 2022 @11:00 AM

Today's elections are the last before the Tories vandalise our democratic rights | Polly Toynbee
The elections bill will deter non-Tory supporters from voting and scrap any oversight. Reform is needed more than ever before, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Polly Toynbee
05, May, 2022 @8:06 AM

Met police commissioner: likely candidates to succeed Cressida Dick
The possible contenders remaining in the race to take the top job in London policing
Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent
03, May, 2022 @7:05 PM

The police’s independence from political interference is open to question | Letter
Letters: A high court judgment making police and crime commissioner responsible for all operational policing activity has worrying implications, writes Roy Bailey
Letters
27, Apr, 2022 @4:57 PM

Sadiq Khan pledges to end toxic culture at Met police and signals showdown with Priti Patel
The London mayor vows to oppose anyone who fails to understand deep problems at beleagured force, in wake of Cressida Dick resignation
Mark TownsendHome Affairs Editor & Toby Helm Political Editor
12, Feb, 2022 @7:25 PM

‘I wanted to present a human side’: West Midlands police’s artist in residence on building bridges
Kay Rufai hopes to reduce youth violence and racial stereotyping in his project for Coventry city of culture
Nadia Khomami
10, Jan, 2022 @3:00 PM

Cleveland police and crime chief faces sexual assault investigation
Steve Turner to be investigated after referral to police watchdog over alleged conduct before assuming role
Helen Pidd and agency
04, Nov, 2021 @5:22 PM

Police commissioner accused of victim blaming after Everard case resigns
Tory Philip Allott caused outrage in wake of the murder by saying women ‘need to be streetwise’
Josh Halliday North of England correspondent
14, Oct, 2021 @3:28 PM

Evidence of ‘vulgar and sexist’ WhatsApp texts ignored, says ex-Met detective
Paige Kimberley claims she wrote to Priti Patel and Cressida Dick about messages, but they did not respond
Rajeev Syal
03, Oct, 2021 @6:35 PM

‘Imminent’ decision on future of Cressida Dick as Met commissioner
Priti Patel and Dick discussed the commissioner’s future last week, it is understood
Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent
29, Aug, 2021 @4:21 PM

Revealed: Met police trainees’ violence and dishonesty
The commissioner backs Hendon methods, despite leaked documents and internal sources revealing alarming incidents and poor applicants
Wil Crisp and Mark Townsend
17, Jul, 2021 @8:00 PM
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