Former National Crime Agency chief worries civil service reductions could have devastating effect
The former head of Britain’s equivalent of the FBI has said she fears ministers’ plans to cut civil servant posts could have a “devastating” impact on tackling serious and organised crime.
“I’ve got a keen eye on the current discussion that is going on in government about civil service cuts, and how that might impact on the agency because it would be devastating if that took the agency backwards.” The next commissioner will be chosen by the home secretary, who has to show due regard for the views of London’s mayor. Thesaid the force needed radical reform to boost flagging public confidence and rectify “serious failings”.
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