Force creates new voluntary patrol role
Successful applicants will receive training and mentoring from full time officers.
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Misconduct panel chairmen fear putting names to decisions
Officers involved in hearings routinely have details published.
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Plans for direct entry for chief officers will not include top rank
The scheme cannot reach 'the very top jobs' as legislation is not being amended.
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Police may need 'licence to practise' after evidence failings
National Police Chiefs Council lead says he is confident the plan will lead to 'real improvements in quick time'.
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Multi-tasking firearms officers faced with extra jobs
Cumbria armed officer are already expected to chip in and help police the area's roads among other role
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Panel says no to PCC's extra staff budget plans
Common sense prevails' after Police and Crime Panel supports precept increase, but only to fund police officers and staff
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No significant impact on public confidence from graduate scheme
Researchers say it is too early to draw conclusions, despite previous study commissioned by organisation running it.
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Just two forces have completed replacement of outdated Taser
Ten months after the new Taser was approved for police use, almost half of British territorial forces say it has not yet been used on their streets.
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Activist to lead counter-extremism commission
Sara Khan's appointment has been criticised by some.
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PCCs call for action to improve police misconduct system
Report says urgent guidance is needed.
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Judge was wrong to order reinstatement of dismissed detective, appeal rules
Trevor Gray was jailed for a rape he did not commit.
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Force defends decision to shoot dog
Officers say they were left with no choice but to kill the German Shepherd after it became "increasingly aggressive".
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Flawed offender-tagging programme 'catastrophic waste of public money'
Ministry pushed on with overly complicated project without clear evidence it was needed, says committee.
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Home Office minister: Ban on police pursuing moped riders without helmets is a 'myth'
The issue of moped riders who take off their helmets to avoid arrest has become a contentious subject
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'Get out of jail free': Will this card get you off a speeding ticket?
A police union in New York is reportedly cutting back on the number of so-called "get out of jail free" cards given to friends and family. So what are these cards for?
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Using specials for non-neighbourhood roles 'makes perfect sense'
Met reportedly putting volunteers into counter-terror command.
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Landmark conviction as stalker jailed over 15 minutes of harassment
No pattern of incidents needed to be demonstrated.
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Force uses Amazon Alexa to deliver community news
Launch coincides with a recruitment drive in the county which will see 200 new officers sworn in to front line policing duties in 2018/19.
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Detective sues force for £500,000 after prank goes wrong
Officer hurt knee following workplace 'banter' from sergeant.
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Stalking bill would 'put onus on the police'
The bill attracted cross party support today as it passed the second reading.
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Commissioner examines buying out PFI contract
Force examining whether to terminate long term payment plan.
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Fed chairman: 'It is refreshing to see policing minster show understanding'
Nick Hurd listens to first-hand experience at police wellbeing session.
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Video evidence in court extension could cost forces up to £720 million
Police chiefs called for urgent clarity from government.
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Hundreds of call handlers overpaid by Met
Staff being chased for money including with threat of court.
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New Channel 4 show features celebrities training to become Special Constables out on the mean streets
Famous & Fighting Crime will give well-known rookies the chance to see what it’s really like on the beay, including football matches and busy Saturday nights
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