Monthly Archives: December 2012

Comment re. IPCC investigation

Posted on 20/12/2012 by samchapman

A few things have come together in my mind today that I think I should share with you:- We are all learning to deal with a new world where concerns about Police and Crime Commissioners go through Police and Crime … Continue reading →

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And so it begins.

Posted on 20/12/2012 by samchapman

Oh dear, did I blow the whistle on local politicians' expenses? I'm ever so sorry. To be fair, I kind of knew that saying “Hang on, I think you should have a look at this” was the equivalent of painting … Continue reading →

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Look who’s (still) here.

Posted on 10/12/2012 by samchapman

If a stereotypical police officer from central casting were to ask me “What were you doing on the morning of Wednesday 21st March 2012?” I would be able to give them a surprisingly full answer for something nearly 9 months … Continue reading →

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How quick the memory fades.

Posted on 09/12/2012 by samchapman

Last week's joint effort on Deputy PCC appointments between TopOfTheCops and the Mail on Sunday seems to have struck a chord, being followed by a number of articles such as those in the Guardian and the Times and an item … Continue reading →

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Is it because I is white?

Posted on 01/12/2012 by samchapman

Do you fancy a job dealing with policing and crime that has a fancy title, pays reasonably well, is available close to home, is flexible, possibly to the point of being part-time, and which allows you to be political but … Continue reading →

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