... Scarman, Sheehy and White Papers , were not always for the better. A need for change The pressure for change in the police service intensified following the inner city riots in the early 1980's. The causes of which were laid firmly at the door of the police. (Sanders1997) Lord Scarman acknowledged that the Brixton Riots were essentially an outburst of anger against the police. (Benyon 1994). He criticised the adequacy of middle management, proposing a number of reforms. Close on the heels of Scarman was a policy studies Institute report. (HMSO 1983), which identified problems with the promotion system. Critical of the examination, which tested only knowledge of law and regulations, it lead to the introduction of the OSPRE promotion assessment system for both Sergeants and Inspectors. This combined testing knowledge of law and assessment of the candidate's practical performance. Several high profile miscarriages of justice, highlighting deficiencies in police management and performance ...

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