Police Privatisation
The latest developments in the business partnering for police programme (BPP) being undertaken by the West Midlands Police force.
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Bidders announced in police partnering programme
West Midlands Police has announced the bidding companies selected as part of the business partnering for police programme (BPP).
Read the full storyPolice union "not confident" that public want private firms to help police.
Charlie Sarell, regional organiser for Unison is "not confident" that public want private firms to help police.
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Private firms can help improve policing, says Chief Constable Chris Sims
Chief Constable Chris Sims believes that getting help from private firms won't reduce policing quality across in the West Midlands.
West Midlands Police not for sale
Plans to contract some police work in the West Midlands to private companies will be discussed today. Chief Constable Chris Sims insists the force is not being sold off. West Midlands Police is also looking at sharing some units like firearms teams with the neighbouring Staffordshire forces.