Chief wants officers to be leaders as he opens the door for promotion

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Chief wants officers to be leaders as he opens the door for promotion

Northumbria Chief says he recognises the benefits of moving forces and taking advantage of the opportunities on offer.

Northumbria CC Steve Ashman

Date - 15th February 2017
By - Martin Buhagiar - Police Oracle

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Forces need to look beyond their own borders when promoting officers so they do not “stagnate”. That is the view of Northumbria Chief Constable Steve Ashman who has vowed to open his force’s doors to officers up and down the...

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