Electing Police and Crime Commissioners

摘要: In mid-November 2012, elections will be held in each police force area England and Wales, apart from London, for the post of crime commissioner. Senior officers suggest it biggest shake-up since first was established by Sir Robert Peel early nineteenth century. The government believes new PCCs empower local communities to decide policing priorities their areas; critics fear move is politicising may prove detrimental national needs. Margaret Gilmore investigates challenges likely impact this approach.