UK Policing News

Officers from Longsight and Trading Standards conducted a joint visit to a business in Rusholme and seized nitrous oxide cannisters. https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2024/november/nitrous-oxide-seized-from-premises-in-rusholme-as-officers-make-two-arrests/ Good work by the GMP if they are involved in the drug’s👏

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366615434/Police-cloud-project-raises-data-protection-concerns-despite-legal-reforms Nine police forces are seeking to replace their common records managements system (RMS) with a cloud-based alternative – but despite upcoming changes to the UK’s data laws, experts say the strong likelihood of a US-based hyperscaler winning the contract presents continued risks

In September 2024, three of our officers from the Tactical Aid Unit were given the Bravery Award at the Chief Constable’s Awards. Their recognition being highlighted from an incident the year before in early October 2023, when they attended a call around the concern for the welfare of a woman at Salford Quays, going above and beyond their usual duties. https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2024/november/tau-trio-turn-into-lifesavers-after-being-bold-and-brave/ Well done and the officers got a Bravery Award👏

A former police officer who was sacked earlier this year for sexually assaulting a child on duty has now been jailed for nine years. https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2024/november/former-police-officer-jailed-after-child-sex-offences-uncovered-by-gmp-unit-for-professional-standards/ Good nice sentence given.👍

A man who raped two teenagers has been convicted following an investigation by specialist detectives from the Met. https://news.met.police.uk/news/man-guilty-of-two-rapes-committed-four-years-apart-490504 Good work by the officers bringing this rapist to justice and receive a long sentence,👏

A National Crime Agency investigation has led to the conviction of three men for people smuggling offences, including a ‘fixer’ suspected of being behind dozens of cross-Channel small boat crossings https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/birmingham-based-people-smuggling-fixer-among-trio-convicted-of-small-boats-plot Good work by the NCA and hope the 3 mem for people smuggling get a decent sentence 👍

A Gloucestershire Police officer has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Police on suspicion of a terror offence. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1975179/uk-police-officer-arrested-hamas-support-terrorism-offence Not good if it turns out to be true.🤔

Police officers used a chainsaw to smash through a cannabis farm with an estimated street value of around £2.7m in Telford on Friday (8 November). https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/police-use-chainsaw-to-smash-into-2-7m-cannabis-factory/ar-AA1tT6ZC?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=62ffce8056e544f0ab9abf296eac5646&ei=17 Good job done by the west Mercia police in shutting down this cannabis factory👏

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j84jj2y30o The Metropolitan Police faces "eyewatering choices" if it does not receive more money from the government in the upcoming spending review, its commissioner has warned.

Photos show huge police cordon at London market as man killed in triple stabbing https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/gallery/photos-show-huge-police-cordon-30338988

National Crime Agency (NCA) officers have arrested four men and seized approximately 400 kilos of cocaine after a fishing boat was stopped at sea off the Kent coast. https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/four-arrested-over-significant-cocaine-haul-in-kent Good work by the NCA in stopping more drugs getting on the streets.👏

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal shooting in Sydenham. https://news.met.police.uk/news/appeal-for-witnesses-and-information-following-fatal-shooting-in-sydenham-490329

The Metropolitan Police is facing criticism over its failure to introduce new police uniforms to mark King Charles's reign. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13928331/met-police-police-uniform-king-charles-reign-queens-death.html Whats up Met cant you afford new police badges. 🤣🤣🤣

Two brothers who carried out a stabbing and double shooting in Brent have been brought to justice after a meticulous investigation in which officers tracked their stolen vehicle for over 27 miles. https://news.met.police.uk/news/two-brothers-jailed-for-stabbing-and-double-shooting-in-brent-after-meticulous-officers-track-their-stolen-vehicle-for-27-miles-490324 Good work by the MET and a good sentence given out by the court.👍

A man who organised cross-Channel small boat crossings from his home in Lancashire has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of people smuggling charges, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/man-feted-as-the-best-smuggler-convicted-of-organising-channel-small-boat-crossings Nice work by the NCA with a Good sentence given to this people smuggler