Top Woman Police Officer Wants End To ‘Macho’ Force

3-29-2013 6-46-21 AM

 

 

“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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