New rules will change how police officers are held to account when making split-second decisions intended to protect the public.
The legal test for the use of force in misconduct cases will move from a balance of probabilities to the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt, the Government has announced.
How will that influence cops’ behaviour in the line of duty?
Jamie Thompson, Cheshire Police Federation chairman, and Dave Howard – the branch’s CAPLO (Complaints and Performance Liaison Officer) – share their verdict with host Andrew Simpson.
They discuss the part played by public opinion and footage captured by Body Worn Video (BWV), and what it’s really like to act quickly in the most challenging of circumstances.
Plus, the trio look ahead to the Police Federation of England and Wales’ annual conference.
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