UK Policing News

Two unmarked police cars have been involved in a pile-up on the M1 in which a mother, her four children and two police officers were injured. The crash, which happened near Sheffield just after midnight, is being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). The most seriously hurt was an 11-year-old boy who is being treated in hospital for serious head injuries. The IPCC said the police cars were not involved in a pursuit at the time. The South Yorkshire Police cars - a black BMW and a Seat Leon Cupra - were in collision with a Seat Alhambra people carrier on the northbound carriageway between junctions 33 and 34. Police said a total of six vehic…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markeaston/2010/04/we_need_evidence_that_police_c.html In response to my article, an Oxford University academic has sent me some fascinating bits of research [2.64KB PDF] which try to unravel the truth. I think Police on the streets does deter crime. But a good article, worth a read.

Thieves, consider yourselves warned – police can now see in the dark. This image, taken with a thermal imaging camera, shows how officers can catch and record night-time marauders in the act. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1269849/Police-turn-heat-new-handheld-thermal-cameras-let-dark.html#ixzz0mXSfofgM Hard to escape from our Boys in blue, that`s why i cover up in tin foil.

Scotland Yard will publish a report on Tuesday into the death of anti-racism activist Blair Peach more than three decades ago. Relatives of the dead man have been campaigning to obtain a secret internal review of the killing for many years. Last year Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson said he was willing to publish the document but only after it had been checked by solicitors. The report will finally be made public after the Crown Prosecution Service said on Friday that officials have completed their work and given their findings back to senior officers. It is understood that a copy of the report has already been passed to solicitors representing Mr …

A teenage criminal was caught short after a mile-long chase through woods - when he was collared by a woman police officer who also happens to be a champion marathon runner. PC Kelly Morgan successfully chased down the youngster even though she had run a 20-mile race just hours earlier. The teenager kept looking over his shoulder as he ran in bid to get away from speedy PC Morgan. Enlarge Quick on her feet: Marathon runner PC Kelly Morgan collared a teenager who ran for a mile in a bid to escape being caught But every time he turned around the 31-year-old police officer was hot on his heels, forcing him to eventually concede: 'You're quick. Fair enough, you've got…

Sounds like a nasty assault, speedy recovery to the officer!! It may sound unusual given I do the police for free and accept the potential to be abused and assaulted, but being a prison officer is one job I really wouldn't like to do! A prison officer has been seriously injured in an attack by an inmate at Leeds prison. The 49-year-old guard at the jail in Armley was assaulted on Tuesday evening, West Yorkshire Police said. He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where he is in a stable condition after being treated for a head injury. Police said two men, aged 39 and 25, had been arrested in connection with the attack and were in police custody. West Yorkshire …

New chief constable is also one of the youngest – at 43 Leicestershire will have one of the youngest chief constables after a 43-year-old was appointed to the post last night. Simon Cole was named as the new chief after Leicestershire Police Authority spent yesterday interviewing candidates. Mr Cole, currently deputy chief of Hampshire police, will take up the £140,000 post in the summer. Speaking after his appointment was confirmed, he said: "I am really excited at the prospect of leading Leicestershire Constabulary. "There are many areas where it is performing strongly and my job will be to build on the good practice and make still further improvements for the p…

Police have been breath-testing children going to village discos in an attempt to clampdown on alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour. Two of the youngsters caught in the clampdown were found to be almost twice the legal driving limit, while some underage youths barred from the village hall events for having alcohol in their system were said to be as young as 14. Events aimed at teenagers in the Lincolnshire village of Broughton, near Scunthorpe, are being organised by local residents to keep youngsters off the streets and out of trouble. Breath tests: PC Vince Potter said some of the children attending the disco were well over the drink-drive limit The breath tests c…

Apr 27 2010 By Chester Chronicle St John Ambulance has launched a new campaign to get more people to learn first aid, after research found that 59% of people wouldn't feel confident trying to save a life. We speak to first aid experts about what people need to know to save lives, and look at the medical emergencies where first aid knowledge can make the difference between life and death. If someone collapsed and stopped breathing in front of you, would you be able to save their life? If the answer's no, you're not alone. Research by St John Ambulance (SJA) has found that nearly two-thirds (59%) of people wouldn't feel confident trying to save a life in an emergency. A…

Two police officers have been injured after their car was involved in a crash in Renfrewshire. Their BMW car and a Volkswagen Polo were involved in a collision on the westbound carriageway, near Bishopton, at about 0330 BST. One officer suffered minor injuries to his neck while his colleague received 21 stitches to his left arm. The driver of the Polo was uninjured. An investigation into the cause of the crash is now under way. At the time of the incident, the police car had blue lights in operation but was not responding to an emergency call. The officers and the driver of the Polo were taken to the Royal Alexandria Hospital in Paisley for treatment. All three have no…

Dashing out of a shop after buying a newspaper, Andy Berry's only concern was catching his bus. But that worry was soon forgotten when he was confronted by five police officers carrying Heckler& Koch machine guns. The 29-year-old was ordered to approach them and hand over his collapsible walking stick. His surreal predicament continued as the armed officers checked the black stick did not pose a threat - before revealing a member of public had mistaken it for a shotgun. After realising the error, the police warned Mr Berry not to carry the stick in an 'inappropriate' fashion before sending him on his way Mr Berry said: 'It was very scary at the time. I jus…

Hard-up police officers are taking on second jobs as door-to-door salesmen, gardeners, musicians and football referees to boost their income. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1216730_hardup_cops_taking_on_second_jobs As long as job is legal, and has no conflict with first job, Police need permission to take on extra jobs?

Police have been breath-testing children going to village discos in an attempt to clampdown on alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour. Two of the youngsters caught in the clampdown were found to be almost twice the legal driving limit, while some underage youths barred from the village hall events for having alcohol in their system were said to be as young as 14. Events aimed at teenagers in the Lincolnshire village of Broughton, near Scunthorpe, are being organised by local residents to keep youngsters off the streets and out of trouble. Breath tests: PC Vince Potter said some of the children attending the disco were well over the drink-drive limit The breath tests c…