UK Policing News

The chief constable of Avon and Somerset is thinking about giving Police Community SUPPORT Officers the power of arrest after the PCC has asked him to consider the move. If they do get the power I hope the constables in that part of the world do not lift a finger to help them deal with all the grief that comes with arresting a person, case files, CPS etc. IF they do help then they are only helping the Goverment erode the Office of constable

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/budget-cuts-have-left-police-exhausted-says-hampshire-s-chief-constable-1-5633535

CITY bosses want to introduce a controversial charge on Southampton’s night time economy to help cover the cost of policing drunken revellers, it was revealed last night. Details of the night-time levy on bars and clubs in Southampton were revealed last night at a community safety conference attended by more than 100 people. The scheme could see venues that serve alcohol into the early hours charged up to £4,440 per year. It comes after a Daily Echo investigation found cheap deals, including drinks for 80p and two-for-one offers, in venues that claim they promote responsible drinking. It is hoped the extra money could free up police to patrol communities outside the c…

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2471054/Two-police-officers-sacked-Tasering-innocent-man-times-police-van.html

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-24733537

Good job the officer is ok and the scumbag as been arrested. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-24717119

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2476416/999-handler-sacked-making-light-hearted-joke-man-heart-wrenching-decision-report-family-member-drink-driving.html

Don't be drunk or have sex on duty! New guidelines for police ethics after scandals which have shaken public trust. New rules compiled by the new College of Policing. Any officer with a gram of integrity doesn't need a rule book to tell him not to have sex on duty or come to work drunk.

Just seen this on twitter from sky news break/ does anyone have any more information? All it said was that a 43 year old police constable had been found shot dead in North London.

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/police-concern-over-stuart-hyde-s-use-of-festival-name-cockrock-1.1092372 A reference to a Cumbrian music festival by former temporary chief constable Stuart Hyde was queried by police probing allegations of misconduct against him. Stuart Hyde A report by South Wales Police asks why Mr Hyde would use 'unprofessional' terminology and become involved in such a conversation on micro-blogging site Twitter in the first place. The force's report, released this afternoon by county crime commissioner Richard Rhodes, says that an unnamed detective constable highlighted the "specific communication" between Mr Hyde and one of his followers. In…

A police and crime commissioner has angrily told his chief constable that the force “must do more and do it faster”, claiming crime is not falling fast enough. Shaun Wright told South Yorkshire Police that his efforts to shield its frontline from cuts were not producing results and the force’s performance in key areas was “unacceptable”. He said this meant it was “failing to meet the objectives set out in my police and crime plan”. Mr Wright complained that, while crime is down, the rate it is falling at slower the national average and the force is in the bottom five when measured by overall crime per 1,000 residents. For domestic burglary and vehicle offences, th…

Burglars should be banned from break-in hotspots, says police chief GMP chief constable Sir Peter Fahy has suggested the government consider creating a new ‘burglary order’ which would ban serial house-breakers from entering target areas. Police chiefs want new powers to create ‘no-go areas’ for prolific burglars to help clamp down on serial house-breakers. GMP chief constable Sir Peter Fahy has suggested the government consider creating a new ‘burglary order’ which would ban serial house-breakers from entering target areas. The concept has been backed by police and crime commissioner Tony Lloyd who said the idea was ‘common sense’ and would be backed by victims. Si…

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2461321/Corrupt-policeman-stole-20-000-pensioner-94-changed-gaining-trust.html

Police have seized components for what could be the UK's first ever 3D-printed gun in what they called a "really significant discovery". Greater Manchester police said they believed the parts represented the next generation of firearms, which could be created by gangs in the privacy of their homes and smuggled with ease because they could avoid X-ray detection. The gun parts were discovered, along with a 3D printer, when officers executed warrants in the Baguley area of the city on Thursday. Officers found what were thought to be a plastic magazine and trigger which could be fitted together to make a viable gun. They said the haul also included a quantity of gunpowder.…