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The top figures in the police are appearing before a Select Committee as part of Parliament's Scrutiny Week.
Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with the deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, and figures like police's chief people officer and chief financial officer are all appearing before the Justice Committee to answer questions about Police's 2024/25 annual review.
Despite the recent Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report appearing outside of the 2024/25 review time period, it is likely MPs will ask about the report and the actions of the former police leadership.
Chambers told the MPs he was very proud of police, despite the challenges faced in the past year including "most recently of course the IPCA report".
He said he was looking forward to a new leadership team in 2026, and he would welcome questioning on the audit report, which identified contract management, asset management, procurement, and change in appropriation in road policing.
"Given events of this year trust and confidence is an absolute priority, I said that on day one. Nothing has changed... we've taken some hits, we will make sure we move forward and do our absolute best for our country."
Chambers said despite the damning IPCA report he did not believe the organisation had a culture problem.
Labour's Ginny Andersen questioned that given the IPCA found there was a problem with
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