UK Policing News

http://www.policeoracle.com/news/Home-Secr...-ASB_20500.html What are the opinions of this esteemed forum: Are ASBO's any use in stopping anti-social behaviour? I appreciate that it is a difficult issue to police. However, in my opinion (and seeing the state of where I currently live), it appears like very little happens in certain areas, with ASBO's being used almost like badges of office amongst these groups. I understand that prisons are overcrowded, but there has to be a better option. In my observation, some of the people who could be described as serial offenders are those in council/trust property, and who never seem to work, yet have plenty of money for booze. …

Police officers have been told not to fire a Taser gun at a suspect's chest in case it triggers a heart attack. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0U70XV4OP This one i find hard to believe.

http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/pages/vanguard.htm Greater Manchester Police is today (Friday 16th October) stepping up a gear in the fight against armed robbers and has released harrowing CCTV footage showing the devastating effect on innocent victims. No comment, except to say, good video, and WD GMP!! :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy:

Two dogs which attacked a boy of two in West Yorkshire leaving him critically ill, are to be destroyed. The toddler was mauled by the dogs at a house in Fairfax Avenue, Drighlington, near Bradford, on Thursday. He remains in a critical but stable condition. Police said arrangements were being made for the dogs to be destroyed. Meanwhile, officers investigating the incident have arrested a 37-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. The pair were arrested after the attack on the boy. Police have not said whether they lived at the address in Fairfax Avenue. Dogs 'loud' A spokesman said he could not confirm the breed of the dogs …

A police sergeant has made more than 1,000 arrests in the past 18 months - making him Britain's most effective police officer. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0U0H9dtJi I am betting his Sargent is hoping this Officer takes some time off of work, just for a bit of peace and quiet. But WD to this Officer!! :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy:

I always think I've heard it all, and then I am shocked yet again. At least he's going to prison - idiot.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8293784.stm There you go - quick cash for Specials? :D - I don't think... Not sure about this at all. Think of all the statements we'd have to get.

A KIDNAP gang who tortured two Ladbroke Grove sports shop workers while holding them hostage for seven days have been sentenced to spend a total of at least 53 years in prison. The 18 and 25-year-old men were snatched from the W10 sports shop, near the junction of Barlby Road, at gunpoint in August 2008. For a week, while the kidnappers tried to extort £90,000 from the men's families, they were handcuffed, blindfolded with duct tape, forced to listen to torture videos, kicked and punched. At one point they were cuffed and dressed in bin bags before being bundled in the boot of car in Thamesmead, south London – sparking fears they were about to be murdered…

A SCHOOLBOY arrested for rape and who bragged about shooting guns and selling drugs has been found guilty of murdering a young father on Christmas Eve last year. Nathan Harris, 16, from Campbell House, White City Estate, was found guilty of the murder of Craig Brown, 20, of Loftus Road, White City, at the Old Bailey, last Friday. Khalid Elsheikh, 21, of Adie Road, Hammersmith, was acquitted of murder but convicted of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Harris, who was 15 when he committed the murder and is also known by the street name 'Money,' was a member of the Instruments Of Cruelty (IOC) gang, who were previously arrested for the murder of Kodjo Yen…

Detectives fear a drugs gang war could be escalating in London after two young Turkish men were shot dead in separate incidents four days apart. In the latest shooting, 21-year-old Cem Duzgun was gunned down near a cafe in Hackney, east London, shortly before 11pm on Monday night. Paramedics arrived at the scene in Ickburgh Road, a short distance from Clapton railway station, but were unable to save him. Three men in their 20s were arrested and are being questioned by murder squad detectives at separate east London police stations. Investigators are examining if the victim had any links to Oktay Erbasli, 23, who was shot dead in Tottenham, north London, on Fri…

Man Charged For Damaging Burgers "A man has been charged with causing criminal damage to two hamburgers worth £5 after an alleged doorstep dispute with a fast food firm. Stephen Morgan, 31, of South Wales, underwent a police grilling after he was arrested and taken from his home in handcuffs at the weekend. He is due appear at Swansea Magistrates' Court, in south Wales, next Monday. Morgan was at home in Culfor Road, Loughor, near Swansea, with partner Michelle Owen on Saturday evening. The couple, who have two children, planned to stay in and watch ITV1's The X Factor with other family members. A dispute is alleged to have started after an order of food with a loca…

http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/news/pr131009_leigh_roberts.htm The Independent Police Complaints Commission has concluded its independent investigation into the death of Leigh John Roberts in Llandaff North on 23 April 2009. when this death occured the newspapers were full of it. Praying and what seemed like hoping another Officer was for the chop. I do not see much in the papers now that the Officer has been seen to do his job correctly. :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy:

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