Metropolitan Police public relations

Title

Metropolitan Police public relations

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Jun 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:45

Description

London’s top police officer has stoutly defended members of his force against accusations that they have become increasingly rude and unhelpful. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Peter Imbert told the House of Commons Select Committee on Home Affairs that standards of behaviour among officers were improving. Two MPs had described incidents in which officers had been abusive to members of the public. Afterwards Sir Peter said he had been disappointed to hear about the complaints. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Peter Imbert

Keywords

Police; Metropolitan Police; Policing practice; Public relations; Complaints (public services); Behaviour; Attitudes

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