OPINION: The debate around institutional racism in policing has led to polarised, entrenched views; anger and frustration on social media; a lack of clear guidance and leadership; and a mistrust of cops and communities. Former police officer and blogger Cate Moore urges all involved to take a step back, listen and engage – to keep calm and stop carrying on – in an effort to find the way forward.
OPINION: In her presentation at this year’s Police Governance Summit 2018, Independent Chair for Lincolnshire Police Ethics Committee Cate Moore explored how ethical considerations can influence and inform good governance to deliver the public good. The following is an abridged version of her presentation.
BOOK REVIEW: Independent Chair of Lincolnshire Police Ethics Panel Cate Moore finds Professor Kevin Morrell and Professor Ben Bradford's 'Policing and Public Management: Governance, Vices and Virtues' takes a fresh approach to some familiar problems.
Opinion: When Lincolnshire Police's annual Drink Drive campaigns failed to have an impact on the public and the media and with drink and drug driving on the rise, the force took the step of naming those charged to reignite interest and dissuade future offending. But was this the right approach? Cate Moore, Independent Chair Lincolnshire Police Ethics Panel, explores the issues.
OPINION: Last week, policing commentator Cate Moore was offered the opportunity to be part of the Stakeholder Panel in the recruitment process for the next Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police. She discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the process - and recommends it for future recruitment
OPINION: Lincolnshire Police made headlines last month after PCC Marc Jones announced he would be advertising internationally for its new chief constable. Local resident and policing commentator Cate Moore sings the praises of the force and calls for an energetic moderniser to step up to the plate.
ANALYSIS: Last week, the Daily Mail published a story claiming Chief Constables were raking in huge salaries and benefits at the public expense. Cate Moore explores the story behind the headlines, and finds little true investigation and even less accuracy - and warns that a race to the bottom benefits nobody.
