Police powers over 'unvetted officers' will be 'tested' by the Federation, Bleksley claims

Former Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley has hit out at the "stony-silent" Police Federation after chiefs were granted "tougher powers" to remove "unvetted" officers.

Police chiefs will be able to use the powers to crack down on unfit officers - meaning those who fail vetting checks will now automatically be sacked from the police force.

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