# Five Years of Turning Around GM Police

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-22T05:19:14+00:00
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Five years in, Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson is celebrating a dramatic turnaround: from special measures and an 80,000-crime backlog to being hailed as the UK’s fastest-improving force, with arrests doubled and response times halved. Known as “Britain’s anti-woke chief,” he rejects political activism, insisting policing must remain impartial and neutral. He’s dismantled notorious crime hotspots like “Counterfeit Street” and champions “back to basics” tactics that’ve restored public trust. Despite rumors of a bigger move, he’s proud to stay — calling his current role the best in policing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5368269ef619b62f

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