Matthew Grove to draw up chief constable shortlist

“This man has been smeared by some as a guy who rewards his chums, and whether true or not, he had no right at all to bring even the faintest whiff of cronyism to the position of police commissioner . Now,whatever happens or whatever he does, the majority of people who he is supposed to represent think its just jobs for the boys, and any respect or faith is evaporating fast.
Surely there are those above him who can see how all this now looks, and perhaps subtly suggest Matthew and his chum resign, as his decisions, whether right or wrong will be forever questioned as if he had any ulterior motives in making them.”

“a remake "carry on constable" starring matthew james. (sids lad) is reality or fiction the biggest joke.”

“thanks for the facts Colin,I am one of your fans.joe the wise one”

“Although the Government, ie the Home Secretary has made remarks about opening up senior appointments in the Police, they haven't yet done it. So any appointee has to be a serving warranted officer of high rank who has successfully passed the senior command course and is on a list of suitable appointees, effectively pre-vetted by the Home Office and HMIC.

That rather narrows the field, especially as many Forces are currently looking for a new Chief Constable or will be very soon.

This being a Schedule 8 appointment, rather than a Schedule 1, which the DCC was, the Police and Crime Panel could veto an appointment on a two-thirds majority but they can only do it on one occasion, that person is then prevented from being appointed. A second choice cannot be vetoed although the Panel may advise against the appointment. (Note to "outraged of...pick any East Riding village of note", the Government made these rules up, not any of us poor devils on the PCP!)

The fact that the Panel itself is still arguably improperly constituted because of the intransigence of the three non-Hull Authorities potentially rather undermines its credibility. If a veto were to be exercised it renders it open to legal challenge, a point the City Council recognised in the Resolution it passed unanimously at its December 2012 meeting calling on the Secretary of the Panel (ie NELC) to rectify the situation in accordance with the relevant Statutes and their accompanying Guidance.”

“What qualifications does mr Grove have to choose the next Chief Constable,my wifes mother would have more qualifications to choose correctly and she has been dead about 25 years.
following logic,The top man in whatever job never promotes any one clever than himself,so as each top man goes the next in line gets the job,and when he promotes he chooses some one less cleverer than himself.The ultimate top man in a few years time will be an imbecile,if not already.joe ,the wise one”

“The starred word is not offensive or abusive. The missing letters are c, u and m.”

“The job will go to the Deputy Chief Constable just as it did when Westwood was a Deputy in the 90's. Leonard and Hall before him were Humberside in***bants and the force appears unable to risk getting new blood in.

Tim Hollis was a refreshing change to this and made a whole heap of difference but I fear the PCC will be risk averse and want to go for another safe bet. He'll pick someone home grown with all the failings of an incestuous career in Humberside Police.

A new Chief will only smell the stale air if (s)he comes in from the outside.”

“ah another position for colin inglis to apply for”

“The furore over the deputy just might make Grove think a little more carefully about the Chief Con appointment.”

“@AstynomiaKats, How many more times, not everyone who thinks this cosy duo stinks are Prescott or labour voters. Now please GROW up and make a adult comment on the story. Plonker.”