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Thu 01 Jan 2007Orde warns about scrutiny of PSNIChief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has warned that high levels of scrutiny could cause problems for the PSNI.Speaking at a justice conference in Co Antrim, he said the effect of the number of outside agencies examining the police could become "dysfunctional". Sir Hugh has stressed since his first day in office that he welcomes oversight and constructive criticism from others.