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Killer: The mother of Rupert Ross is accused of hacking into a police computer Met Police The mother of a killer hacked into the police computers to unmask a key witness who had helped convict her son, the Old Bailey heard. Diana Lank, 60, allegedly hatched the plan after her son, former public schoolboy Rupert Ross, was jailed for life for gunning down Darcy Austin-Bruce outside Wandsworth Prison in 2009. She is accused of enlisting the help of Met Police worker Lydia Lauro, 33, whose boyfriend Leon De St Aubin had also been convicted at the Old Bailey trial of the same murder. Lauro, who joined the police as a designated detention officer two months after the m…

Rebus: The dog died after being hit by a police vehicle Nottinghamshire Police A police dog has died after he was runover by a squad car in what officers have called a "tragic accident". Four-year-old Rebus was part of a pursuit in the early hours of this morning in Colwick and was struck by a 4x4 police vehicle, Nottinghamshire Police said. The German Shepherd Belgian Shepherd-cross was sent after suspects on the Colwick Loop Road at around 3am when he was hit, and although he was given emergency care at the scene he died of his injuries with his handler by his side. Chief Inspector Andy Hall, of the East Midlands Operational Support Service said: "This incident is…

Yorkshire Police chase North Yorkshire Police The vehicle was eventually stopped after being boxed in by police cars near Boston Spa A three-year-old girl was found in a car stopped by police after a 50-mile chase at speeds of up to 140mph. The grey Audi A4 failed to stop on the A1 near Catterick and sped north to Scotch Corner then back south on Tuesday, said North Yorkshire Police. It weaved in and out of traffic and hit several other vehicles before it was stopped after being boxed in by police cars near Boston Spa, West Yorkshire. A large quantity of cannabis was found and two people arrested, said police. A man aged 31 and a woman aged 22, both from Rotherham, …

End of the chief inspector: UK's biggest police force to get rid of several ranks of officers in bid to cut costs Met Police to axe chief inspector, commander and assistant commissioner Scotland Yard is considering the move in order to improve communication But Superintendents' Association think it will put more strain on top brass By Alex Matthews For Mailonline Published: 15:06, 15 May 2016 | Updated: 16:15, 15 May 2016 Britain's biggest police force is set to axe several ranks in order to save cash. The Metropolitan Police could get rid of roles including chief inspector, commander and assistant commissioner, reports the Sunday Times. The Met has 11 ranks,…

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-36262858 Retired police officers found guilty of misconduct should have their pensions cut, the Labour Party has said. Shadow home secretary Andy Burnham made the call following the Hillsborough Inquests which concluded police blunders caused the tragedy. He said it was a scandal police officers could retire on full pensions and evade misconduct proceedings. The measure is part of a package of amendments to be tabled to the Policing and Crime Bill next month. Mr Burnham said the party believed families should receive the same level of funding for legal representation as police at inquests involving o…

Full Story: http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/Essex-Police-officer-stabbed-challenging-suspect/story-29268770-detail/story.html This is why you shouldn't have a go off duty especially when you're not fully trained!

Was only a matter of time til this lot ended up with public order convictions. Source

Britain's biggest police force is set to axe several ranks in order to save cash. The Metropolitan Police could get rid of roles including chief inspector, commander and assistant commissioner. Full article via DailyMail

Sadiq Khan has said there will be 400 more armed police on the streets of London Mayor Sadiq Khan today announced an extra 400 armed officers would be deployed to tackle the terror threat next year, saying: “Nothing is more important than keeping Londoners safe.” Today he observed a training exercise to test the response of armed police to a Paris-style firearms attack on the capital. He met Scotland Yard chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe who announced last year he would boost the number of firearms officers by 600 to meet the terror threat. The Mayor and Commissioner revealed that 400 of the 600 officers who had volunteered would complete their training by next April. I…

IPCC probe: The man died in Midland Road A man has died after he was reportedly chased by police and then "tackled to the ground" by officers. The police watchdog has launched an investigation following the death in Bedford on Wednesday afternoon. Police performed first aid on the victim and the ambulance service attended but he died at the scene in Midland Road. A witness told the Bedfordshire News website: "The police tackled him to the ground and he seemed to smash his head off the floor. "Then they tried to perform CPR." The Independent Police Complaints Commission has appealed for information from any witnesses. Bedfordshire Police said the incident happened…