chipstyxx
03-06-2008, 12:06 PM
Interesting article in the Manchester Evening news today concerning the replacement for Michael Todd. Incase you don't remember he was the late chief constable of Manchester who died / was suicided (delete as appropriate), in March this year. The advert for the job features big brother-esque eyes and the message seems to me more like a warning for the successful candidate, not to step out of line this time.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1052221_next_top_cop_warned
Next top cop warned
Exclusive Neal Keeling
3/ 6/2008
HOPEFULS to replace Michael Todd as Chief Constable have been warned to expect the highest scrutiny.
Five pairs of eyes staring out from a website advert are used to make the point.
A caption says: "We're watching and we're waiting. We want to see what you're made of."
The invitation to apply by Greater Manchester Police Authority chairman Paul Murphy and chief executive Barbara Spicer adds: "This is not a role for the faint hearted. It's a future for someone who not only has experience and vision but also the strength of character and determination to deal with the highs and lows and scrutiny that such a prominent role demands.
"This is your chance to stand up and be counted. To inspire a region, lead a police force and drive forward positive change."
The closing date for applications for the £168,000 a year post is Friday next week.
Unusually the names of a short-list of contenders will be released publicly after a meeting of a five-strong appointments panel in July.
An authority source said: "We are determined to be as transparent about this process as possible and avoid speculation."
It is understood that the reference to 'scrutiny' in the advert applies to both the person who replaces Mr Todd and Greater Manchester Police.
Mr Todd was found dead on a Welsh mountainside in March. An inquest into this death is expected to be held soon.
In the autumn a report will be issued by the Chief Constable of the West Midlands, Sir Paul Scott-Lee, who has been asked to investigate whether Mr Todd's private life impacted on his duties as chief constable.
He will try to establish what the command team around Mr Todd knew about his personal life. One of the allegations is that Mr Todd had affairs with women serving in GMP. The vacant post is expected to attract about six 'select' applicants as it is only open to existing chief constables.
Interviews will be over two days in late July followed by an immediate announcement of who has got the job.
The new Chief Constable is expected to take over on November 1. Among those in the running is Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Cheshire, who was second on the short-list when Mr Todd was appointed in October 2002.
Another strong contender is South Yorkshire's Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes - who has served in GMP.
Merseyside's Bernard Hogan-Howe and Kent's Michael Fuller had been seen as possible applicants too - but are now being ruled out as both are believed to have their sights on the Metropolitan Police where changes could be imminent with Boris Johnson ousting Ken Livingstone as Mayor.
The eyes in the advert really are quite sinister, you can view GMPA's ad in the link below.
http://http://www.newchiefconstable.co.uk/
Michael Todd had links to investigations in to the 'extraordinary rendition' flights that were leaving British airports. His death brings to mind that of Dr David Kelly with all kinds of loose ends. All the dodgy details surrounding his death here:
http://http://theoneeyelies.blogspot.com/2008/04/chief-constable-michael-todd-strange.html
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1052221_next_top_cop_warned
Next top cop warned
Exclusive Neal Keeling
3/ 6/2008
HOPEFULS to replace Michael Todd as Chief Constable have been warned to expect the highest scrutiny.
Five pairs of eyes staring out from a website advert are used to make the point.
A caption says: "We're watching and we're waiting. We want to see what you're made of."
The invitation to apply by Greater Manchester Police Authority chairman Paul Murphy and chief executive Barbara Spicer adds: "This is not a role for the faint hearted. It's a future for someone who not only has experience and vision but also the strength of character and determination to deal with the highs and lows and scrutiny that such a prominent role demands.
"This is your chance to stand up and be counted. To inspire a region, lead a police force and drive forward positive change."
The closing date for applications for the £168,000 a year post is Friday next week.
Unusually the names of a short-list of contenders will be released publicly after a meeting of a five-strong appointments panel in July.
An authority source said: "We are determined to be as transparent about this process as possible and avoid speculation."
It is understood that the reference to 'scrutiny' in the advert applies to both the person who replaces Mr Todd and Greater Manchester Police.
Mr Todd was found dead on a Welsh mountainside in March. An inquest into this death is expected to be held soon.
In the autumn a report will be issued by the Chief Constable of the West Midlands, Sir Paul Scott-Lee, who has been asked to investigate whether Mr Todd's private life impacted on his duties as chief constable.
He will try to establish what the command team around Mr Todd knew about his personal life. One of the allegations is that Mr Todd had affairs with women serving in GMP. The vacant post is expected to attract about six 'select' applicants as it is only open to existing chief constables.
Interviews will be over two days in late July followed by an immediate announcement of who has got the job.
The new Chief Constable is expected to take over on November 1. Among those in the running is Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Cheshire, who was second on the short-list when Mr Todd was appointed in October 2002.
Another strong contender is South Yorkshire's Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes - who has served in GMP.
Merseyside's Bernard Hogan-Howe and Kent's Michael Fuller had been seen as possible applicants too - but are now being ruled out as both are believed to have their sights on the Metropolitan Police where changes could be imminent with Boris Johnson ousting Ken Livingstone as Mayor.
The eyes in the advert really are quite sinister, you can view GMPA's ad in the link below.
http://http://www.newchiefconstable.co.uk/
Michael Todd had links to investigations in to the 'extraordinary rendition' flights that were leaving British airports. His death brings to mind that of Dr David Kelly with all kinds of loose ends. All the dodgy details surrounding his death here:
http://http://theoneeyelies.blogspot.com/2008/04/chief-constable-michael-todd-strange.html