Police chief criticises targets / BBC, 15 August 2008

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"A senior police officer has criticised some Home Office targets, saying they have had a damaging impact on policing in England and Wales. Chief Constable of Staffordshire Chris Sims said they encouraged a "policing to targets" culture, rather than one focusing on the public's needs."