38 Setting of performance targets.E+W
(1)Where an objective has been determined under section 37, the Secretary of State may direct police authorities to establish levels of performance (performance targets to be aimed at in seeking to achieve the objective.
(2)A direction under this section may be given to all police authorities [F1to which section 37 applies] or to one or more particular authorities.
(3)A direction given under this section may impose conditions with which the performance targets must conform, and different conditions may be imposed for different authorities.
(4)The Secretary of State shall arrange for any direction given under this section to be published in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 38(2) substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 87 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.