UK Policing News

Just heard on the radio news that ID cards are to be scrapped. What a waste of money thats turned out to be. It said that they are useless and anyone who bought one will not get their money back (thats a bitr naughty). What alarmed me most is that it stated it will cost £400K to delete all the information. Now that seems an awful amount of money for someone to press delete! If they paid someone £50K to do it (which is way too much), that means it would take them 8 full years. Someones making somewhere!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-12242667 Crime in Lancashire fell by 8.6% between October 2009 and September 2010, according to Home Office figures. The statistic which represents 9,795 fewer victims of crime compares to a 7% reduction nationally. Burglary in the county was down by 11.9%, offences involving vehicles were down 14.4% and violence against the person was down 5.9%. Lancashire's chief constable said the figures pointed to the county being one of the "safest places in the country". Steve Finnigan said: "Lancashire has always been known for high performance and as these figures show, this remains the case. Crime levels are currently extreme…

Dyfed-Powys Police sergeant's drowning woman rescue Rhys Evans dived into the River Cleddau near County Hall in Haverfordwest at night to rescue the 19-year-old woman A police sergeant who dived into a fast-flowing river at night to save a drowning 19-year-old woman in Haverfordwest has been praised. Rhys Evans and fellow officers were called to the River Cleddau near County Hall early on Sunday. The woman had fallen down a weir and was being dragged down river when he swam out to rescue her. Ch Supt Dean Richards said that without the officer's bravery the woman would probably have drowned. The alarm was raised at 0155 GMT. After the rescue when the adrenaline bega…

Alan Johnson protection officer faces investigation A policeman who protected Alan Johnson has been referred to Scotland Yard's standards directorate after newspaper reports he had an affair with his wife. It follows the Labour MP's shock resignation "for personal reasons" as shadow chancellor on Thursday. Scotland Yard would say only that "certain matters" regarding the policeman had been referred to its directorate of professional standards. Mr Johnson has been replaced in Labour's shadow cabinet by Ed Balls. It is understood the policeman was assigned to protect Mr Johnson and his wife when he was home secretary. A Metropolitan Police statement added: "We are not…

Ninja Battles Crime in Norwich I have just read this story and can't believe what he is doing, especially seeing as I also study Bujinkan Ninjutsu. Yes the Bujinkan is a very effective fighting style, the skills you learn are very useful and effective. But running around the streets in his entire black gi, fighting crime is going overboard. And with already speaking to other Bujinkan members and my instructor, we are all against what he is doing and believe he should stop. It is the Superhero story all over again, but with a ninja instead =/. What are your opinions?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11978812 A counter-terrorism publicity campaign reminding the public of the threat to the UK has been launched by police. The two-week campaign features a 40-second radio advert to be broadcast in England and Wales with the message: "If you suspect it, report it." The Metropolitan Police said everyone had a role to play in fighting the "real and serious" terrorism threat. A confidential anti-terrorist hotline has been set up for the public to report any suspicious incidents. A Met Police spokesman said that public vigilance and awareness were "crucial in helping to create a hostile environment for terrorists". He added: "The advert reco…

From BBC news "Legal bid to stop PSNI using tasers fails" A legal attempt to ban the PSNI from using tasers has been rejected Continue reading the main story Related stories Court challenge to PSNI taser use Northern Ireland's most senior judge has rejected a legal attempt to ban police from using taser stun guns. Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan dismissed an application to stop their introduction. He also refused to grant an order to overturn decisions of the Policing Board to support the Chief Constable over their deployment. The challenge was brought by a Belfast girl whose grandmother was killed by a police plastic bullet in the 1980s. Lawyers for the ch…

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3358922/Ninja-battles-evil-with-his-mystic-fighting-skills-in-Norwich.htm MEET the ninja who battles evil with his mystic fighting skills - in NORWICH. Dedicated Martin Faulks, 33, spent six years learning the secret arts of the legendary Japanese superheroes. Another annoyance to get in Police`s way, or a useful tool to help against crime? To me he looks like another pain.

http://www.policeora...tion_29965.html nice one by the met

SOURCE http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12231832 Oh well anyway he would not have done anything better here I think the police are already busy with handling student protests :smiley_notworthy:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12161108 Sounds interesting

Police officers in Kegworth to be based in hotel room http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-12223647 A Leicestershire police beat team is to operate from a hotel room for free after its office was earmarked for closure in a cost-cutting drive. When you can have a 4 star hotel?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12219223 Inspectors are to review the scope of covert police operations following concerns over an undercover Pc who infiltrated environmental protesters. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) said it would look at the proportionality of such tactics. Policing Minister Nick Herbert told MPs something went "very wrong" in the case of Mark Kennedy, who forced a trial to collapse when his cover was blown. Scotland Yard and police watchdog the IPCC are also investigating his role. The IPCC - Independent Police Complaints Commission - will examine whether Nottinghamshire Police disclosed all relevant material to prosecutors…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-12215326 A man has become the first person in the UK to be successfully prosecuted for riding a Segway scooter on a pavement. Philip Coates, 51, used his Segway motor scooter to travel from his home in Cudworth to Barnsley. His lawyer had challenged the prosecution's definition of the Segway as a motor vehicle after he was charged under the Highways Act 1865. But a judge fined Mr Coates £75 and ordered him to pay £250 in costs. At Barnsley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday District Judge Michael Rosenberg ruled that the Segway was a motor vehicle under the meaning of the law and, therefore, it was an offence to ride …

End of year figures show another fall in crime across the Dorset Police area in 2010 – with total crime now at a 12 year low. This drop in crime saw 3,617 fewer offences recorded by the Force last year compared to 2009 – a reduction of 7.3%. http://www.dorset.police.uk/default.aspx?page=5070 Can your force compete with these figures?