We recommend that the NPCC, College of Policing, Home Office and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners formally consider whether a professional “duty of candour” might drive greater transparency in policing. We consider that, while this would not be enough on its own to drive the culture change needed, it would help set the direction of travel towards a presumption of openness.

We recommend that the NPCC, College of Policing, Home Office and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners formally consider whether a professional “duty of candour” might drive greater transparency in policing. We consider that, while this would not be enough on its own to drive the culture change needed, it would help set the direction of travel towards a presumption of openness. Type: recommendation | Number: 37 | Paragraph: 82 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 95. PCCs have existing statutory responsibilities for setting the policing and crime objectives for their area, and for holding the Chief Constable to account for running the force.