UK Policing News

A police officer who was involved in a serious crash while responding to a 999 call has failed in a bid to have her careless driving conviction quashed. Full Story - Press & Journal

I am amazed how many police chiefs leave under a cloud. With Cheshire's currently under suspension and those in the north east who have been pushed, the former chief of West Yorkshire Police seems to have questions to answer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-41509633

A police officer who was hounded through a £250,00 gross misconduct tribunal after a suspect died in a 100mph chase has finally been cleared after 18 months. Full Story - Daily Mail What a waste of money, IPCC being called a "disgrace" by the federation seems about right.

THIS is the moment a TV builder charged with assaulting two police officers appears to be dragged out of his car and beaten by a cop with a “metal bar”. Full Story - The Sun Not sure why The Sun dont call a baton a baton instead of a " metal bar" As for this chap Huntley Thawe he states on his facebook page " the police chose the wrong black man to mess with" it says it all really.

A woman's body found in a lake is believed to be that of a serving officer with Greater Manchester Police, investigators have said. Full Story - Telegraph

In case it hasn't already been posted.......... http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/updated-special-police-sergeant-thrown-into-the-air-after-being-deliberately-hit-by-quad-bike-left-with-broken-leg-1-8165836

http://news.sky.com/story/rotherham-sex-abuse-victim-fights-for-law-change-11060231 Just noticed this article whilst browsing Sky News. I completely understand the spirit of this however it seems like it would be extremely difficult to implement. How would it be decided when someone comes forward? Are we talking about after conviction of the abusers? What if they are found not guilty later on? Are we talking about minor offences? Surely not talking about serious victim based crimes? Its a nice idea for the genuine victims of exploitation, I just think it potentially raises more concerns, questions and issues.

This is the first picture of a woman police officer believed to have been “murdered” after detectives discovered a body in a lake in Cheshire. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/pictured-policewoman-leanne-mckie-believed-to-have-been-found-murdered-in-lake-a3647461.html

This is the dramatic moment police aimed Tasers at a man after he was spotted allegedly brandishing a samurai sword on a packed Tube train. District line services were held underground for up to 20 minutes as armed police searched carriages in response to a 999 call from a worried commuter. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-brandishing-samurai-sword-sparks-panic-on-rush-hour-tube-train-a3646521.html

This is the shocking moment a police officer was mauled after a man used his dog as a “weapon” in an attempt to escape a drugs search. The horrific attack was captured on the bodyworn camera of the officer, who was set upon as he tried to chase a man for a drugs search in north west London. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/shocking-bodycam-footage-shows-moment-met-police-officer-is-mauled-by-dangerous-dog-a3644196.html

A serving police officer is facing six rape charges, including two that involved a 16-year-old girl. Adam Provan, 38, a Metropolitan Police officer, is also alleged to have assaulted three females aged between 15 and 20 between 2002 and 2016. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/serving-met-police-officer-facing-six-rape-charges-on-girls-as-young-as-16-a3645176.html