“Speaking out takes courage and leadership. Kudos to Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis for her leadership.” – Jane Hall
The new head of the Police Superintendent’s Association has been challenged over her call for radical changes in police leadership.
Irene Curtis, a Lancashire Constabulary Chief Superintendent, has branded the culture of Britain’s chief constables as “macho, white and middle-aged”.
She wants to see more women and ethnic minority officers in senior positions to bridge equality issues, and a move away from what she described as “dominant type of leaders”.
Her announcement has met with a mixed reaction locally.
Preston Rural East Councillor Tom Davies, who served for as a Lancashire Constabulary traffic officer for 30 years, said: “I totally disagree, and she should be more careful about what she says. Read more
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