Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) said her relationship with Merseyside Police ’s chief constable remains positive despite the pair clashing over alleged institutional racism.
Earlier this month, Emily Spurrell seemingly caught officers and chief constable Serena Kennedy by surprise when she told Policing TV she accepted the force was institutionally racist. Those remarks were flatly denied by Chief Con Kennedy who said in a statement she “categorically” did not believe the force was racist.
Speaking to the ECHO, Mrs Spurrell said her relationship with Merseyside’s most senior officer remained in good standing despite the remarks. She said: “It’s positive, it’s good. I wouldn’t be doing my job as PCC if I agreed with her 100% of the time.
