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It is conceivable that in this situation conflicting instructions could be given to a D.D.I. by the 5.P./C.I.D. and the D.S. The D.D.I.s commented that should there appear to be a conflict of instructions, they will request their D.3. to resolve the matter and give them clear instructions. Usually this could be achieved by telephone between the D.S. and S.P./C.I.D. but on occasions the D.3. will refer the matter to the District Commander for a ruling. From discussions held there seemed to be no doubt that the satisfactory working of this triangular arrange- mont between the D.D.I., D.S. and S.P./C.I.D. is dependent upon the personalities of the officers involved. It is also conceivable that within this arrangement the D.S. could inadvertently get out of touch with the day-to-day activities of his D.D.I. and the squads.
1.29 This problem, however, has to be seen against the background of a
considerable expansion and reorganisation of the C.I.D. which is at present being put into effect. The present structure of C.I.D. Folice HQ is being reshaped to give the D.C.I. greater support and research capability, both at the HQ level and in the Police Districts. The D.C.I. will be in a position to provide support and reinforcement to District Police Commanders for the District C.I.D. units. Within this reorganisation the position of the D.S. will not change but the responsibilities of the S.P.s(C.I.D.) should be clarified in terms of the circumstances in which
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they assume responsibility for a criminal investigation or operation, utilising such District and Divisional resources as may be allocated to them by the S.S.P. (C.I.D.) District; and
they act as advisors to D.S.s on matters concerning C.I.D. and crime.
2.30 The Division is seen by officers at Force and District levels as the
lynch-pin of Police control and the Divisional Superintendent occupies a post of critical importance. Within the parameters of Police operational policy formulated at Force level, perhaps further refined at District level, District Commanders give their Divisional Superintendents a wide range of autonomy in operating their Divisions. The nature of Police work in each Division is determined by the geographical, social, economic and general environmental conditions prevailing. The observation made by the Acting Commissioner of Police and other senior officers is that "a Division is as good as its D.S.".
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The overwhelming impression gained from discussions with officers at the Force, District, Divisional and Sub-divisional levels is that the mechanisms by which supervision, delegation of authority and the practice of accountability can be carried out, exist within the Police Force. The pyramid structure affords a completely defined level of responsibility and a known area of accountability, for every officer from F.C. to C.P. These responsibilities are clearly set out in Police General Orders (P.G.O.s) which are supplemented by HQ Orders, and District Standing Orders issued by both C.I.D. and U.B. District Headquarters staff officers. In turn each D.S. issues Divisional Orders to set out in detail the operations of his Division. These orders give specific
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