Former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy has mounted a robust defence in the face of allegations from a force whistleblower that he created a 'culture of cronyism' that promoted under-qualified officers into senior positions.
He spoke out last week (Thursday) as a witness at the continuing employment tribunal of retired officer Pete Jackson, 59, who has made a string of sensational corruption allegations, including claims that he was sidelined and passed over for promotion for making a series of 'protected disclosures'.
Sir Peter, who spent seven years as chief constable of GMP, insisted he had improved the promotion process and made the 'quasi-military' organisation far more open to challenging voices. "I didn't want a force of nodding dogs," said Sir Peter.
