Prescott: I'll intervene in police operations if I'm made commissioner

By Oliver HothamJohn Prescott caused controversy this morning by insisting he would interfere with police operations if elected as police commissioner.The comment raises the prospect of political battles between Lord Prescott and senior police officers. The president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo) Sir Hugh Orde said that many chief constables – including himself - would resign if put under direct political control.Operational decisions are traditionally under the power of members of the police only. ...