Should the UK government overhaul police leadership recruitment and promotion?

A landmark review by the Police Leadership Commission found police leadership in England and Wales is not consistently high enough standard. The system for identifying and developing leaders is too weak, chief constable roles often attract only one suitable candidate, and there is a postcode lottery in promotions with concerns over nepotism. The report recommends reformed recruitment, promotion processes and an ethical reset amid low morale, excessive paperwork and declining public confidence.