As I understand it, the whole idea is that these new Police and
Crime Commissioners will be accountable in the first instance to the public,
not the police or any political party. To achieve that objective therefore, the
governance of policing must become impartial and non-political. Which in turn means
that any candidate who is also a member of a political party cannot be totally
impartial from government or party policies.
Party members and political activists are by their very
nature prejudiced and as always happens with politicians, some expect
privileged access in exchange for supporting a particular candidate.
In my opinion, a directly-elected police authority would
have been a far better idea, but if this new police directive is to succeed, those
candidates with a background built on political characteristics are
inconsistent with policing because a modern day police force must, without fear
or favour, equally serve all the people of Greater Manchester.
Therefore, before we choose our preferred candidate we must
ask ourselves whether this person will be able to override their party
interests and put the wishes of our communities first. That should be the
measure by which to elect a truly independent Police Commissioner.
However, the choice is yours.
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