Police Force to streamline

Title

Police Force to streamline

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

29 Oct 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:21

Description

Report on the proposed streamlining of the police force, which would involve thinning middle management ranks, paving the way for an extra 3000 officers on the street. Home Secretary, Michael Howard explains the proposals. Fred Broughton, the Police Federation’s Deputy Chairman, discusses new performance-related pay proposals. Police officers give their opinions on the changes, and Wynn(?) Shadforth comments on his role, and uncertain future. Shadow Home Secretary, Tony Blair condemns the proposed moves. Havovi Todd reports.

Contributors

Tony Blair; Michael Howard; Fred Broughton; Havovi Todd; Wynn(?) Shadforth

Keywords

Government; Wages; Police; Unemployment; Employment; Police personnel

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