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- Bristol man cleared of police assault after officer found ‘not acting in execution of duty’
  
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  A police officer was “not acting in the execution of his duty” when he wrongly arrested a Bristol man in Castle Park
  
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- Super recognisers step in to snare cat killer after Met's 'ludicrous' outcome
  
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  Serving and former MPS officers think force's story does not stack up.
  
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- One-handed life-saving kit issued to force
  
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  Rise in vicious attacks sparks need for tourniquets used by army.
  
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- Cleared PC finally back to work after seven years
  
  Fedster posted a topic in Police Oracle Features, Friday at 11:35
  
  Officer acquitted of assault in 2013 but misconduct proceedings finished this year.
  
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- Force to roll-out 'banter training'
  
  Fedster posted a topic in Police Oracle Features, Wednesday at 10:38
  
  It says there have been occasions where actions of some have caused offence to others.
  
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- Coventry police black males advice is 'inflammatory'
  
  Fedster posted a topic in UK Policing News, Tuesday at 12:58
  
  Police advice to pubs to look out for "young black males who look as though they are intent on committing disorder" has been branded inflammatory.
  
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- Loose-fitting uniform introduced in bid to increase number of Muslim female recruits
  
  Fedster posted a topic in Police Oracle Features, Tuesday at 13:02
  
  New clothing made available for officers.
  
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  Picked By
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- Merseyside police 'welcomes retired officers back with open arms'
  
  Fedster posted a topic in Police Oracle Features, September 17
  
  Force announces police reserve project.
  
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  Picked By
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- BBC series could lead to new counter-terror recruits
  
  Fedster posted a topic in Police Oracle Features, September 17
  
  Bodyguard series is most watched British drama in more than a decade.
  
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  Picked By
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- Force claims response to appeal for non-crime hate incident reporting was 'manipulated'
  
  Fedster posted a topic in Police Oracle Features, September 12
  
  South Yorkshire Police accused of undermining case for increased funding for police and threatening freedom of expression.
  
  18 replies
  
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