UK Policing News

A man convicted of murder under the controversial joint enterprise law is set to hear the ruling of the Supreme Court later on his final appeal. "Ameen Jogee was given a life sentence after he encouraged a friend to stab a former police officer in 2011." The real thing to ponder is how this tripe got to the High Court.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3453710/Cherie-s-rank-hypocrisy-two-MPs-call-probe-Mrs-Blair-s-law-firm-HSBC-alleged-money-laundering.html It looks as if hypocrisy and rubbing shoulders with villains runs in the family. However, I am sure her many friends will do their bit to make sure she comes out smelling of roses This really is a woman who needs to get her comeuppance - the sooner the better! AS well as looking into historical abuse claims, I would like some policing resources to be used to examine the Bliars and their machinations over the past few years. Of course, it will not happen - there are probably too many skeletons in too many politicians' cupboar…

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3441404/Volunteer-PC-treated-criminal-trying-protect-colleague-Special-constable-convicted-dangerous-driving-using-patrol-car-stop-thug-bikers.html As motorbike thugs sped towards a fellow officer, special constable Andrew Blades used his patrol car as a barrier to try to cut them off. But rather than being hailed a hero, Acting Sergeant Blades, who had been volunteering with the police for six years, was hauled to court and convicted of dangerous driving. As a result, he was left with a criminal record and lost his driving instructor job. Mr Blades had parked across the road to stop yobs racing down it – and to back up…

CRIME scenes may now be guarded by a private firm after Wiltshire Police signed a contract with Securitas. http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/14279920.Police_sign_crime_scene_guarding_contract_with_Securitas/?ref=mr&lp=4 I believe Dorset and Gloucestershire have also contracted out, so I will assume Avon and Somerset will shortly follow suit as they are part of the major crime unit with Gloucester and Wiltshire already. How long before we see a merger to become Wessex Police?

Police say Tony Hanley shot himself in Bridge Road, Wallington The death of a Met Police employee who shot himself in a London street is to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Tony Hanley killed himself in Bridge Road, Wallington, on 30 January after officers were called to a reports of a man armed with a firearm who was threatening to harm himself and others. The 51-year-old died in spite of baton rounds and a Taser being discharged. The IPCC said it was looking at the sequence of events up to his death. The investigation will include looking at the decisions made by police officers and what impact they had, a spokesperson said. …

The United Nations will condemn and publicly shame the Government in May for allowing police to use 50,000-volt stun guns on children, as well as stopping and searching toddlers. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/united-nations-warns-uk-government-to-stop-tasering-children-a6872591.html I'm actually lost for words, especially as the indents used as examples mainly involve knives. Mail glad the UN has solved world hunger, for those wondering she is mentioned...

Jailed: Commander Ali Dizaei More than half of the 685 Met police officers convicted of criminal offences in the past 10 years still work for the force, figures reveal today. The majority of the convictions are for relatively minor traffic offences but others include crimes of violence, sexual assault and theft. A total of 685 officers have been convicted since 2005, including 72 who were guilty of violence against other people, 27 of theft and 26 for sexual offences. There were 426 traffic convictions, which included 108 cases of drink-driving, 136 of speeding, 103 of driving without due care and four for using a mobile phone at the wheel. Five officers have been co…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35574144 Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a woman in a flat in Aberdeen's Union Terrace. Officers were called to the property after the woman was found dead at 13:10 on Friday, 12 February. A "major investigation" is now under way, with police reviewing CCTV and conducting door-to-door inquiries. Det Supt David McLaren, from Police Scotland's major investigation team, said officers believe the woman may have worked as a prostitute. He said: "There is no doubt that this incident will raise concerns in Aberdeen and the wider community but I would like to take th…

MBTC Autism hate crime cards Hate crime cards which will make it easier for people with autism to report crime are being launched by Beds Police. The cards, designed by people with autism for people with autism, have be rolled out across the county from today (February 12) to conclude the Bedfordshire partners hate crime week of action. The aim is to make it easier for people with autism to report hate crime, as well as recognising the social and communication difficulties associated with autism and the importance of improving communication. Showing the card means the person is able to communicate that they need help either reporting a crime or communicating. The …

A policeman with an obsessive interest in teenage girls ‘trawled’ Facebook for young victims to have sex with, a jury heard today. Mohammad Arshad, 35, groomed numerous underage girls over the Internet, cruised around Luton with them in his black Mercedes and persuaded to have sexual activity with him, it was alleged. He persistently pestered them for sex and raped one 14 year old one on the back seat of his car, St Albans Crown Court was told. Arshad, who called himself Waz, is said to have contacted schoolgirls over Facebook, Blackberry Messenger, WhatsAp or mobile phones and texts. Prosecutor James Newton-Price told a jury: “ He flattered …