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Police cuts: George Osborne's pledge to protect funding challenged amid claims forces could still be left out of pocket Letter from Theresa May to chief constables says central Government funding for policing will fall in real terms Dean Kirby @deankirby_ Thursday 26 November 2015 A letter sent by Theresa May to chief constables reveals that total cent…
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http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/621466/David-Cameron-SDSR-defence-review-Paris-terror-attacks-ISIS Well, we could see soldiers on the streets - but is this 'after' they've Swiss cheesed us? Sent from my D2303 using Tapatalk
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Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism police officer has warned that “dramatic cuts” of more than 10% to local policing budgets will undermine part of the drive to tackle the terrorist threat. Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan police’s assistant commissioner in charge of operations, has told MPs on the eve of the chancellor’s spending review that trailed increases in the security and intelligence services budgets to tackle terrorism must be proportionately matched by increased resources for local policing. http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/24/policing-cuts-beyond-10-will-undermine-counter-terror-efforts?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Add_to_Firefox
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Police budgets to be protected in real terms over the next Parliament announced by George Osbourne in the Autumn statement a moment ago. This is a real suprise and may pull the rug under Labour opposition. Feel free to discuss......PC Goody????
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A firearms officer who guarded Tony Blair and members of the royal family has won an employment tribunal after superiors wanted him off the unit and he was branded “just a Paki”. Full Story - The Guardian
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Lynne Owens CBE QPM, Chief Constable of Surrey Police, has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Home Secretary announced today (Thursday 26 November). Ms Owens, who has more than 25 years’ experience in a variety of policing roles, including as former Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, was chosen from a strong field of candidates from the UK, Canada, USA and Australia. Ms Owens succeeds Keith Bristow, who leaves his post in January after four years as Director General, and becomes the most senior woman in British law enforcement. Home Secretary Theresa May said: I am delighted to announce Lynne Owens …
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A police officer has been seriously injured while dealing with a disturbance, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have said. The male officer received a serious head injury and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. He was with other officers called to a property on Warbeck Road in New Moston at 17:15 GMT. A 30-year-old man was arrested and remains in police custody. GMP said an investigation was under way. Best wishes to the officer hope they make a speedy recovery. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-34927069
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A Special constable has told how his dreams of becoming a full-time policeman were shattered – over a couple of bottles of pop. Trainee officer Adam Fano-spour of Thatcham said he was dismissed by Thames Valley Police because he forgot to pay for the drinks while studying at the force’s training college. The Oxford Brookes University graduate had forked out £12,000 to secure a place on a policing course partnered with Thames Valley Police to learn the fundamentals of being in the force. Meanwhile the 21-year-old, of Exmoor Road, took on the voluntary special constable role and had been praised by training centre sergeants for his good performance. …
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Newcastle Falcons' Rob Hawkins becomes special constable 20 November 2015 From the sectionTyne & Wear Image copyrightNorthumbria Police Image captionRob Hawkins is a hooker for the Newcastle Falcons A professional rugby player will try to tackle crime in his new role as a special constable. Newcastle Falcons player Rob Hawkins has completed his first shift as a volunteer officer for Northumbria Police. The 32-year-old hooker, who previously played for Bath and Leicester Tigers, said he is considering a career in the force when he retires from rugby. …
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Looks like Mrs Mays plan is working & her investment is paying off. Police cuts: G4S says private firms could save forces £1bn a year http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34864781
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Met Police apology for women tricked into relationships Dominic Casciani Home affairs correspondent 20 November 2015 From the section UK comments Image copyright Image courtesy of The Guardian Image caption Mark Kennedy is one of the former officers The Metropolitan Police has made an "unreserved apology" to seven women who were tricked into relationships with undercover officers. In a statement, Scotland Yard said the women were deceived "pure and simple". The apology and compensation covers sexual relationships conducted by officers from two now-disbande…
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Thousands of child sex abuse cases missed, report says 24 November 2015 From the section UK Only one in eight children in England who are sexually abused are identified by authorities, a study suggests. Police and local authorities found 50,000 cases of abuse in the two-year period from April 2012 to March 2014. But a report by the children's commissioner suggests the actual number was up to 450,000, with 85% of cases missed, particularly within families. The government says …
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Will Theresa May, Cameron and Osbourne now revisit Police funding cuts prior to 25th of November when they announce what is thought to be substantial cuts to Police budgets. Surely they must in the face of this awful incident. What would it look like to the public if HMG go ahead with the planned substantial cuts to Police budgets? The press may well be on the case on the run up to this one would think? 2000 extra spy's won't be the only solution to assist Intel Services.....its boots on the ground....good old fashioned Intel from the front line talking to their communities something May seems to avoid when questioned. It's not all done sat behind a PC terminal dealing …
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Police CCTV in cell toilets not pixelated 1 hour ago From the sectionBeds, Herts & Bucks Image copyrightThinkstock Image captionA lack of toilet paper was also identified as an issue A police force has been criticised for allowing detainees to be filmed while in a custody cell toilet. Images taken at the Watford police station cell were not pixelated on screen and detainees could be seen, inspectors found. A lack of toilet paper was also identified as an issue, although the force was praised for the amount reading material it provided. Hertfordshire Police …
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Plans to cut PCSO numbers by 78% in West Midlands announced 23 minutes ago From the section England Image captionThe force said it was now entering into a formal consultation period with trade unions and staff The number of police community support officers (PCSOs) in the West Midlands could fall by 78% by 2020 under proposals announced by police. Plans to cut their number to 119 were "hugely regrettable but unavoidable," said West Midlands Police (WMP). Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said PCSOs would be the first expected casualty of the government's "continued attack on policing". …
