Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that police and crime commissioner roles are to be abolished across England and Wales by 2028, UNISON national officer for police Ben Priestley said:
“This is a significant change to the way police forces are held to account.
“Staff working within commissioners’ offices will be understandably concerned and need assurances about their futures.
“It’s important the Home Office works closely with unions as plans take shape.
“Strong local oversight of policing remains essential. Local government must be given the resources needed to make this work too.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Media contacts:
Dan Ashley M: 07508 080349 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk
Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk
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