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The newly-elected Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner says ensuring there’s trust in the force will be a big part of his job. Labour’s Gary Godden defeated Conservative Caroline Henry convincingly by more than 40,000 votes. The former police officer of 15 years will now be tasked with holding the force to account. Nottinghamshire Police was recently placed in special measures by a police watchdog for its investigations and how it handles victims, while forces across the country are facing increased scrutiny for officers’ conduct. Mr Godden said he was “humbled” by the victory, which …

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