The new guidance says every clearance holder must have their vetting reviewed at least once a year to proactively search for ...

In effect, more than £500,000 is being paid out by the force to pay for the three Chief Constable salaries annually.

West Midlands Police Federation (WMPF) is "supporting" chairman Rich Cooke after he was suspended by the national police federation over claims that allegations of racism in the force were "nonsense".