UK Policing News

They call him Laptop. But as Britain's smallest PC, Robin Port has heard all the jokes before. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0caold35d This Officer has an uphill struggle, but i am sure he will be fine. :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy:

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Stop-and-search powers ruled illegal by European court The use by police of terror laws to stop and search people without grounds for suspicion are illegal, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. The Strasbourg court has been hearing a case involving two protesters stopped near an arms fair in London in 2003. It said Kevin Gillan and Pennie Quinton's right to respect for a private and family life had been violated. It awarded them 33,850 euros (£30,400) in compensation. Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 allows the home secretary to authorise police to make random searches in certain circumstances. But the European Court of Human Rights said the prot…

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/C...ge_Union_Debate Sky News has launched a campaign for the restrictions on television cameras in courts to be lifted. I would like this to go ahead, i may switch it off after 10 min due to boredom. but i would like to know for myself. Not altogether sure why cameras have never been allowed into court.

Loner admits running web community where criminals could swap stolen credit cards Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0cdaBZZ43 My life, it looks way to easy.

Amersham biker Michael Henry wins damages ove Thames Valley Police injury POLICE have been told to pay damages and costs to a man whose foot was run over by a squad car after a high speed pursuit. The Court of Appeal today found Thames Valley Police were negligent in the incident which left Michael Henry, of Penn Street, Amersham, with foot and ankle injuries. It said Mr Henry should recover 40 per cent of any damages and legal costs. The court heard last month that middle-aged Mr Henry was riding home a 1,100cc Honda Blackbird, then the world’s fastest production bike, from a friend’s birthday party in the early hours of August 22 2004 (see link, bottom of sto…

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/698...iot-shield.html Good to see police with a sense of humour. Now I want a go.

Police in Portsmouth have been delighted to receive two high powered vehicles to assist in getting around the city in the wintry conditions we have seen this week, thanks to Guy Salmon Land Rover Portsmouth. PC Alan Hockley was tasked with securing additional vehicles for use in the snow and ice, and after liaising with colleagues in the Ministry of Defence police, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Navy, he had the idea to approach the Land Rover dealership in North Harbour. Dealer Principal Alex Matschy immediately agreed to lend support with the loan of two four by four show vehicles; a Land Rover Freelander worth £25,000, and a Range Rover Sport worth £52,0…

Two 17-year-old boys have been ordered to do 100 hours community service for stamping a young deer to death in Dorset "for a laugh". They pair were found guilty at Poole Youth Court in December of killing the fawn in Upton Country Park in June. The teenagers were cleared of beating a wild mammal with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering. A 16-year-old boy was cleared of both charges. Animal campaigners outside the court called the sentence "pathetic". The boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were also given a 12-month community rehabilitation orders and each told to pay £1,000, at £20 a week, to cover prosecution costs and vet bills. About 25 campaign…

Gwent Police Recruit Primary Children14-Jan-10 Uniformed 'Mini PCSO's' patrol school surrounds... The children, who have all been provided with their own miniature PCSO uniforms, will help police patrol outside the school to make sure children get to and from school safely. Police hope the scheme will educate both parents and pupils of the dangers of irresponsible parking and driving at excessive speeds outside the school. Mini PCSOs at the school will simply observe the work of police officers and PCSOs each week on a rotational basis. They will not be expected to issue tickets or become involved in any confrontation with motorists. The seven Year Six children who s…

Two 17-year-old boys have been ordered to do 100 hours community service for stamping a young deer to death in Dorset "for a laugh". the sentence was pathetic by the judge.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/8458792.stm

http://www.policeoracle.com/news/Escaped-C...book_21249.html Can an IP address check be done and track him down quicker than going through last known addresses, which now its been said in the news, he will stay away from those known addresses.

Seven pupils of Marshfield Primary School have been signed up by Gwent Police to become mini PCSOs. hope they get paid as well http://www.policeoracle.com/