UK Policing News

A politician had been executed for being worse than a dog. He was acting for his own political ends, drinking and drug taking. If we adopted such high moral ground how many of ours would go the way of Chang Song-thaek?

Source: Daily Mail Apologies for the Daily Mail quote, I know a lot are very strongly against it on here, but I felt this needed to be shared. What an extremely sad story.

We're not really all in it together, are we? I can't post a link at the moment, if anyone can oblige.

Four Lancashire Constabulary officers sacked for gross misconduct after details of car buying scam emerges. Date - 10th December 2013 By - Jasmin McDermott - Police Oracle Four officers have been dismissed for their part in a scam to order specialist police cars that they later bought at a heavily reduced rate. The Lancashire Constabulary chief inspector, detective inspector, detective sergeant and detective constable have been sacked from the force after being found guilty of gross misconduct by a misconduct panel. A fifth officer was cleared. The dismissals follow an an investigation launched by the force last October - the officers were suspended in March 2013…

http://news.sky.com/story/1180876/dale-cregan-police-call-handlers-help If she did as alleged then she has a lot to answer for.

A somewhat bizarre case at first glance. He uploads a video of him having sex with a sleeping female (normally an offence) onto Facebook and gets charged with rape after a complaint from the female. I'm assuming they've had a previous relationship of sorts as the article says he had a video on his phone of a previous 'encounter', i.e. the jury may believe that she may have consented. However this AFAIK doesn't extend to when the 'victim' is asleep unless explicitly consented to (e.g. you may 'have me' when I'm asleep). He then gets remanded for JUST two weeks before going to court. That's a pretty quick listing for trial. It really does sound like there's more to this …

Horrible story. :new_no:

Deadly Argentina looting spreads as police go on strike Supermarkets, clothing and sports stores were among those looted in Tucuman Continue reading the main storyRelated Stories Argentine police secure pay rise Man killed in Argentine looting Argentine police fury at pay cuts At least five people have been killed as looting spreads through Argentina. Hundreds have been injured as people took advantage of a police strike to rob shops and homes. Police have refused to go on patrol until their demands for a salary rise are met. Their move follows a police walkout in Cordoba province last week which also led to lootings, and which was settled after the governor almost…

All helicopters of the type that crashed have been grounded: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-25353001

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25344656

http://menmedia.co.u...-of-david-short Great news on the arrest, hope the injured officers are ok..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-25320486 And public confidence in police will take another knock, no matter the verdict. This article infuriates me too much, for too many reason.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-25298999 A more detailed report can be found from the Essex Police website here: http://www.essex.police.uk/news_features/homepage_latest_news/evolve_programme_update.aspx

Student demonstration against police on campus has been labelled a ‘national day of action’. Photograph: Alamy Students across the country are expected to take part in a mass demonstration against police presence on campuses on Wednesday afternoon. The protest, which has close to 2,400 attendees on its Facebook page, is planned for 2pm at the University of London Union (ULU), and demonstrations will take place on other campuses around the UK. Labelled a "national day of action", the protest is a response to police violence against student campaigns. Those involved are angry at the 41 arrests made by police at a ULU protest last week, and at the university's respondin…

Jackie McInerney said: "I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear this tragic news. "I had the pleasure in working with Adrian for several years in Tonbridge and in serious crime. He was a great guy and extremely hard working. My love and thoughts go out to his family at this tragic time. X" Adam Moore posted: "True good guy and a pleasure to work with. RIP" And Rebecca Benson said: "One of the best detectives I've worked with, RIP Adrian, far too young, love to your friends and family x." The north-bound and south-bound carriageways of the A21 were closed at the Flimwell Crossroads and traffic was diverted from the Bewl Water turnoff towards Cranbrook. Police are app…