In this episode Dave Thomas interviews Mike Barton, the former Chief Constable of Durham Police. Mike has been an advocate of having a sensible debate on drugs and whilst chief, Durham became the top performing force in the country despite the austerity funding cuts. It’s a fascinating insight into the man.

In radio NightJack , Richard Horton casts a sceptical eye over the Home Office’s recent call for a review into Police Productivity.

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