Service failing to show promotion process is fair, says HMIC

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Service failing to show promotion process is fair, says HMIC

Just three carried out regular appraisals of personnel along recommended guidelines.

Matthew Parr

Date - 8th February 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Officers and staff at many forces do not believe promotion processes are fair, according to a new report from HMICFRS. The inspectorate found forces are "particularly weak" at identifying and selecting talented people. Its report...

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