UK Policing News

http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/story/2013-08-19/anniversary-of-missing-devon-schoolgirl/ - I remember this case well, I just wish that Devon and Cornwall could catch the bastard(excuse my french) who abducted her. It must be horrendous for her parents not knowing what happened to her, at least if they found her remains it would be some sort of closure for the parents.

The wife of the police officer who struck and pushed newspaper salesman Ian Tomlinson to the ground at the G20 protests has accused the Metropolitan Police of branding her husband 'a murderer'. Scotland Yard last week apologised 'unreservedly' for the death of Mr Tomlinson and described the actions of PC Simon Harwood, who was subsequently sacked, as 'excessive and unlawful'. Helen Harwood said: 'We're very surprised at what they said – to say I'm disgusted is an understatement. 'My husband was found not guilty of manslaughter so Scotland Yard is effectively calling him a murderer. 'We don't feel that what has been said this week is right at all. We thought we had…

http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/snp-calls-for-handover-of-transport-police-control-1-3032440 Can of worms!

Job well done by police with the two men arrested. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23724295

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Edit: Formatting error http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/shaun-jenkins-armed-policeman-sacked-2157400?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Wow, where to start?

Corby, the blackest spot on UK 'yob map' Map showing perception of anti-social behaviour: Click to enlarge By Philip Johnston and Nick Britten 12:01AM GMT 07 Dec 2006 The first "yob map" of England has been compiled by spending watchdogs checking whether the Government's investment in tackling anti-social behaviour is worth the money. The National Audit Office used official data and crime figures to identify which towns think they have the worst-behaved youngsters. The study published today suggests that 17 per cent of the population perceived high levels of anti-social behaviour in 2005-06, up from 16 per cent two years ago. However, many areas h…

So not just officers but support staff as well. Must admit I was surprised to see Devon & Cornwall so far up the list

After reading this story the guy done the right thing by handing himself in and lets hope he can change his ways. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-23726186

http://news.sky.com/story/1125516/britains-longest-serving-police-officer-retires I wish the officer a long and happy future.

http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/08/investigation-clears-lincolnshire-chief-constable-of-pcc-allegations-of-misconduct/ - perhaps PCC Hardwick will 'fall on his sword' and go. He was severely admonished by the High Court Judge, for his perverse and irrational behaviour, and Fahy has found no evidence against CC Rhodes. Hardwick is so arrogant he still cannot see that he was wrong, and makes a veiled remark in his statement which implies he still isn't happy. When the interviews for the new Chief are held Hardwick should not have any immput at all, I know he has passed it to the policing college,but he lacks integrity with his dealings with CC Rhodes, and would…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23717575

Drivers who hog the middle lane face an on-the-spot fine of £100 and 3 points on their licence. Full story: http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22770064

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23687183 If I wasn't a Cop I would be doing something very unconstitutional right now.