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People in England and Wales who commit crimes or behave anti-socially while drunk could now face a Drinking Banning Order - or "booze Asbo". Under powers coming into force on Monday, police and councils can seek an order on anyone aged 16 and over. Magistrates can then ban them from pubs, bars, off-licences and certain areas for up to two years. Anyone who breaches the order faces a £2,500 fine. Culture change Home Office minister Alan Campbell said crime and disorder linked to alcohol cost the UK billions of pounds every year. "These orders will stop those people who are well known to the authorities, licencees and often the communities where they live, from ruinin…

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/8234969.stm Here's the original thread: http://www.policespecials.com/forum/index....sson&st=125

Source Shocking, how a person can murder in a way this guy did is just unbelievable

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8233001.stm The same could also be argued for and against in the Police. What are your opinions on the report and the POA response?

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/C...wo_Teens_Begins Two teenagers plotted a Columbine-style attack at their own school to murder teachers and pupils before killing themselves, a court has heard. Strange thing is, i had not heard of this story till 2 minutes ago. Was this kept secret? well done our Police for sorting problem out!! :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy:

Source Yet more setbacks for the PNSI!

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Police in the thick of it, seems like the use of baton rounds is allowed again... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8231005.stm

Source I hope she enjoys her 20 years!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/aug/31/p...g-investigation I'd be intrested to know if using a taser in the head area is approved, I'm sure i've seen footage of someone having it held to the neck and stunned EDIT:added source

BBC The Scottish forces have been recruiting heavily lately Are they still recruiting or have they all closed now?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8230998.stm Man quizzed over police dog death Tests are being carried to to establish how Buzz died A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a police dog was found dead at its handler's home in Northumberland. Buzz, a nine-year-old German shepherd, was discovered on Monday morning at the officer's home in Amble. The arrested man, from Linton, Morpeth, is suspected of conspiring to cause damage to the animal and of threatening to kill a serving police dog handler. Northumbria Police said…

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Jealous husband 'murdered mother-of-four after she changed Facebook status to single' Source A mother-of-four was murdered by her husband after she changed her Facebook profile from 'married' to 'single', a court heard today. Hayley Jones, 26, was found dead by her young children at the rfamily home. She had been stabbed and then strangled. Brian Lewis, 31, allegedly killed the care worker after telling friends he could not bear losing her to another man. The defendant fled the scene during the early hours of March 12 of this year and drove to a police station, Cardiff Crown Court heard. The jury heard cracks began to appear in the couple's relationship due to fina…