Police warned about ‘flirting’ with press
Elizabeth Filkin, the former parliamentary commissioner for standards, warned of the “fraught issue” of drinking with reporters as she outlined a new framework for English and Welsh officers coming into contact with journalists.
In her report, she urged officers to “watch out” for “late-night carousing, long sessions, yet another bottle of wine at lunch – these are all long-standing media tactics to get you to spill the beans. Avoid”.
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Hide AdAlthough the report does not apply to Scottish police, it could yet be adopted.
A spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland said: “We will consider its recommendations and assess if there are implications for police policy and procedures in Scotland.”