Elected police chiefs 'bad idea'
 Hugh Orde announced his departure from Northern Ireland in April |
Electing police chiefs could lead to public confusion without improving accountability, said the head of the Association of Chiefs Police Officers.
Sir Hugh Orde, speaking in his new role as president of Acpo, said such a system could be targeted by protest voters from special interest groups.
"Every professional bone in my body tells me this is not a great idea."
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Nothing to do with ACPO being a private organisation of course.......
