Tag Archives: Lancashire Police Authority

IPCC Redaction Fail

Posted on 02/08/2015 by samchapman

The Independent Police Complaints Commission tried to cover up claims by a PCC that his medical condition meant he needed to eat and drink consistently, more than most people, and that this justified his high expenses claims. Police and Crime … Continue reading →

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Only a few coppers

Posted on 15/10/2013 by samchapman

Having decided that the time had come for a particular child of mine to stay in his own bed till morning, I have spent the past few nights enforcing this particular policy, and enduring the inevitable protests. At times these … Continue reading →

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Independent investigation refers Lancashire PCC to prosecutors

Posted on 25/09/2013 by samchapman

The Independent Police Complaints Commission have today announced the results of their investigation into concerns I raised last year about expenses claims submitted by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw in his former roles as a member of Lancashire … 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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Getting Away With It

Posted on 15/11/2012 by samchapman

Today, yes, election day, at 4.29 pm I received information from Lancashire Police Authority which I first requested from them on 3 October. It is over 6 weeks later, and 2 weeks beyond the legal limit for a Freedom of … Continue reading →

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