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identifying police officers Image caption The Jay report found the abuse of 1,400 children in Rotherham had been ignored by agencies Rotherham abuse Abuse victims tell their stories 5 February 2015 Victim was 'raped once a week' 29 August 2014 Who can child abuse victims turn to? 28 August 2014 Rotherham abuse: Key dates 26 March 2015 Investigators looking at how South Yorkshire Police treated complaints of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham are working to identify scores of officers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it had received 47 referrals from the force, involving more than 100 allegation…

A policeman thought to be one of Britain's longest serving beat officers says it would be a shame to lose neighbourhood policing. PC Barney Barnes, 66, has been on the beat in the Hillfields area of Coventry for 25 years. He said: "It's important for me as a beat officer to get to know my area, get to know the people in my area and for the people to know me. "Some people feel afraid to talk to the police and when they do talk to us they only give us half the story - with me...I get chapter and verse." Read moreWest Midlands Police 'self-service policing plan' for cuts ​ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-34076835

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3175622/Father-five-businessman-dubbed-Mr-Big-parts-Manchester-shot-dead-garden-targeted-attack.html It is a sad comment on British society when in the 2nd decade of the 21st century an acknowledged criminal can stand for elected office and get 5% of the votes! Hopefully, Salford will be a better place without this character - unless, of course, his killer plans to take his place.

Wrongful searches are prevalent on people from ethnic minorities, the report said Police officers could be forced to apologise in person if they carry out "unreasonable searches" on people in the street, Northamptonshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has said. Adam Simmonds said the force had already adopted a policy whereby officers could have search powers withdrawn if they were used improperly. He said police must be "accountable". New research shows incorrect searches are more prevalent among young people and ethnic minorities. Speaking at the launch of the force's report into stop and search, he said powers needed to be "fundamentally reformed" to ensure the pu…

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11808143/Police-should-say-sorry-for-stop-and-search-mistakes.html Now I know that the world has gone mad. A PCC's idea of wasting Police time?

Two police officers are to appear in court following allegations of assault on a man earlier this year, the police watchdog said. The officers from Bedfordshire Police have been summonsed in connection with an alleged assault on Faruk Ali in Luton in February, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said. Christopher Thomas, 33, from Welwyn Garden City, has been summonsed in relation to charges of racially aggravated assault, assault, perverting the course of justice and misconduct in public office. Christopher Pitts, 39, from Bedford, has been summonsed in relation to charges of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in public office. They will a…

police officers were injured in the crash @JTeezVoice/Twitter Firefighters were forced to cut the roof off a police car to free two injured officers after a crash in north-east London. The marked police vehicle was involved in a collision with another car at Gants Hill roundabout, Ilford, at about 5.20pm on Thursday. Both officers were treated for injuries by the London Ambulance Service and taken to an east London hopsital, where they were later discharged. Scotland Yard confirmed the car was not involved in a pursuit at the time. Several people took to social media to share photos of the damaged car, which was surrounded by firefighters with the roof pictured lyi…

Jonathan Kovacik told Portsmouth Crown Court he had no memory of the attack A businessman wanted police to shoot him dead after he fired an air pistol at his girlfriend, a court has heard. Jonathan Kovacik is accused of shooting Rosalynde Pitcher in the temple with a pellet after she told him they were not going to have a long term relationship. Mr Kovacik, 58, from the Isle of Wight, told Portsmouth Crown Court he had no recollection of the attack on the 21-year-old. He denies wounding Ms Pitcher with intent. He also denies possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, having an article with a blade or point, and possessing an air gun with…

Northumbria Police's stop and search must be fairer Northumbria Police said its officers receive "extensive training" in stop and search procedures A North East police force must be fairer and "more effective" in its use of stop and search powers, inspectors have found. The report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) also said senior Northumbria Police officers were unaware intimate searches were being conducted. Inspectors were concerned officers were not being given sufficient guidance. The force said it needed to address the points raised. Inspectors said: "It is disappointing that there has been little effort expended by the force to find out if…

officers seized device which sparked major security alert 45 Evacuated: Staines Police station Google Street View A police station in Surrey was evacuated this afternoon after officers seized a device which sparked a major security alert. Staines Police station was closed after police ruled that property seized from an address yesterday…

<img alt="Police have closed the road near where the man is. " src="http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/747692/article_update_img.jpg" /> Police have closed the road near where the man is. Credit: Twitter/JaesJournalPolice are involved in a stand off with an 'armed' man after he allegedly broke into a south London flat. Officers were called just after 10am this morning to reports of a break-in at a flat in Tilson Gardens, Brixton. It is thought the man has a gun and armed police have been dispatched to deal with the situation which is still ongoing. <img alt="The road in Brixton where the man is alleged to have broken into a flat. " src="htt…

Three police forces have acknowledged security concerns over their storage of highly sensitive crime videos on computers owned by a private company. Sky News: Full story

Wayne Scott, 38, was jailed for 19 years in 2013 for a string of sex offences Report found he demanded sex from offenders and boasted about sex life He also played 'the rape game' and received love notes from girls aged 10 Force blasted for 'unacceptable' failings in allowing behaviour to 'flourish Copy link to paste in your message The 'degrading behaviour' of rapist police officer Wayne Scott (pictured) went unchallenged because colleagues said it was 'just Wayne being Wayne' The 'degrading behaviour' of a rapist police officer went unchallenged because colleagues said it was 'just Wayne being Wayne', a damning report has found. Wayne Scott, a former off…