Martin Hewitt

Former Chair of NPCC. This account is no longer updated or monitored. Please follow @PoliceChiefs for updates.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

Thank you for your support and messages as I approach my retirement. This account will no longer be updated or monitored. Please follow @PoliceChiefs for future updates regarding the National Police Chiefs' Council.

[National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) @PoliceChiefs]

NPCC Chair @MHewittNPCC: "I'm confident @metpoliceuk will build on Baroness Casey’s report to create the police service Londoners deserve."

Read our full response here: https://t.co/uA0OX9vcNW

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

Read past the headline, which is generated from a phrase put to me by the journalist, not my own. You'll see I have got faith in Mark Rowley's leadership to turnaround the Met. Also other views on the criminal justice system and politics in here. https://t.co/32xwXbV5DO

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

I look forward to the facts of these exchanges being fully exposed by the ongoing public inquiry. My full response can be read here: https://t.co/4KWDMejnq7

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

Messages from a former Health Secretary revealed last night seek to give an impression of direct pressure and control being exerted by ministers on policing action during the pandemic.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

In addition, the language of the former Health Secretary and use of the word ‘plod’ is much more a reflection on him than it is on the committed police officers and staff on the frontline protecting the country from Covid-19.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

Last night’s attack on Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shocking and horrific. My thoughts remain with John, his family, and colleagues at @PoliceServiceNI and beyond. Know that all of us in the policing family support you, and are here for you at this difficult time.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

We know the trust in policing that has been lost will only be rebuilt by the public seeing the results of our action in the coming months and years.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

It is yet another dark week for policing. But it’s nothing compared to the decades of pain and trauma suffered by the victims of David Carrick and others who should never be in uniform. This is a week for them, for them to be heard and for their courage to be commended [THREAD]

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

That means more troubling details emerging. There is no quick fix, but this is the only way we can be sure of ridding our organisations of criminals, misogynists, racists and anyone who discriminates.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

Anyone with concerns about serving police officers, no matter how small, I urge you to report your concerns to the police so we can root out anyone who does not deserve to serve the public.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

I feel shame that someone like David Carrick was ever allowed to put on a police uniform. I commend the bravery of all his victims for coming forward to ensure he was brought to justice.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

It is dependent upon us as a police service to root out abusers and misogynists with urgency, fully and for the long term. I reaffirm that police chiefs are determined to do that.

[Martin Hewitt @MHewittNPCC]

As a former @BritishArmy officer, #RemembranceSunday is always an important and poignant occasion for me. Later this morning, I will join others to pay my respects #LestWeForget

[National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) @PoliceChiefs]

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay

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"Strengthening police culture so it is more inclusive, better at listening and involving the public in its decisions and has the highest professional and ethical standards is as important as our crime fighting." #PoliceConf22

@MHewittNPCC's words in full: https://t.co/QdX9QjMQeb

[National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) @PoliceChiefs]

Thank you to all who spoke and took part today at #PoliceConf22, including @MHewittNPCC and @MarcJonesLincs for their opening remarks, and Home Secretary @SuellaBraverman for an engaging keynote speech.

We look forward to welcoming delegates back tomorrow for day 2!

[National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) @PoliceChiefs]

Today's #PoliceConf22 summit speech by @MHewittNPCC was his last as NPCC Chair, as in April next year his four-year term comes to a close. His words were candid and frank - read everything said here: https://t.co/TMdQ5apwN3