Police Chief Retires After AI Report Blunder
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford retires immediately following controversy over AI use in a match report and a damning inspectorate finding. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford retires immediately following controversy over AI use in a match report and a damning inspectorate finding. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford has retired with immediate effect following a watchdog review and political pressure. Read the full story of his 30-year career.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford has retired with immediate effect following scrutiny over the Aston Villa fan ban. Read the full statement and reaction here.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford has retired with immediate effect following a damning watchdog report and political pressure. Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green steps in.
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