Tom Winsor likely to become HM Insp of Constabulary

From bbc website : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18361667

Tom Winsor picked as preferred candidate for police job

Tom Winsor is the home secretary's preferred candidate to become the
Chief Inspector of Constabulary for England and Wales, it has emerged.

Mr Winsor is a former rail regulator and last year was the author of a
review into police pay and conditions.

He will appear before the Home Affairs Select Committee next week,
before approval from the PM and the Queen.

If successful, he would be the first person appointed to the post
having not served as a police officer.

Police criticism

A Home Office spokesman said: "Tom Winsor has been named as the
preferred candidate for the role of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of
Constabulary.

"He will appear before the [select committee] before the appointment
goes to the prime minister and the Queen for approval."

Last year Mr Winsor was the author of a report into police pay and
conditions in England and Wales which called for the abolition of a
series of allowances and special payments.

His recommendations led to changes estimated to save £150m a year.

The news of the home secretary's support drew criticism from one
police organisation.

Paul McKeever, chairman of the Police Federation, said: "The role of
HMIC is one of the most important in policing. The HMIC provides
advice on policing matters to the home secretary and if ever their was
a need for sagacious advice from someone with a profound understanding
of policing it is now.

"We look forward to hearing from the home secretary how the
appointment of Tom Winsor provides the profound understanding of
policing that is so important for public safety."


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