Ann Barnes defends herself after Channel 4 documentary
An embattled police and crime commissioner (PCC) has defended herself amid sharp criticism following a "car crash" Channel 4 fly-on-the-wall documentary on her.
An embattled police and crime commissioner (PCC) has defended herself amid sharp criticism following a "car crash" Channel 4 fly-on-the-wall documentary on her.
Kent Police Federation have said last night's TV show 'Meet the Commissioner' has made the force a "laughing stock".
The police force say the show has severely damaged the reputation of Kent Police although the reputuation damage to Ann Barnes 'far exceeds any to Kent Police'.
The Chairman of Kent Police Federation has issued the following statement following last night's documentary on Channel 4.
I watched the show twice with a mixture of laughter, embarrassment, shock and disbelief. To be frank it was a disaster and Mrs Barnes was ill-advised to do this fly-on-the-wall documentary.
It is clear this programme has damaged Kent Police’s reputation and made us a laughing stock.
I would ask that people draw a clear distinction between Mrs Barnes and the police officers and staff who provide an excellent service to the people of Kent. They do not deserve to be tarnished by this programme.”
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