UK Policing News

A man holding a knife to his neck has been tasered outside Buckingham Palace during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.Scotland Yard said the incident happened at 11.55am. The man was arrested. Grant Shepherd, an onlooker at the scene tweeted: "Crazy man with a knife to his throat just stopped the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace." Large crowds had gathered for the Changing of the Guard as the man appeared brandishing a knife. Within 10 seconds police arrived on the scene and fired the Taser at the man who, after initially rushing at the officer, collapsed. Further photos showed two knives, a hat and a pair of trainers believed to belong to the man who w…

Sri Lanka's police are retrained by Scottish officers http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22030819 The video is at the above link, quite interesting.

Eighty per cent of Wiltshire's fast response officers say they want to be equipped with Tasers on a routine basis.Eighty per cent of Wiltshire's fast response officers say they want to be equipped with Tasers on a routine basis. The county's Police Federation says officers often respond to emergencies alone and regard the stun guns as an effective way to deal with violent suspects. Scott Ellis reports. Brilliant! Video on BBC web site! Click here to view the article

Storm as police chiefs ban public from knowing who they arrest: Shock new blanket ban in the wake of Leveson report angers civil liberty groups who condemn threat to democracy Under new ACPO guidance forces to be banned from naming suspects The legal risk of incorrect identification will stop the media naming suspects The police plan for 'secret arrests' is opposed by the Law Commission Britain's police chiefs are drawing up draconian rules under which the identities of people they arrest will be kept secret from the public. The move, which follows a recommendation by Lord Justice Leveson in his report into press standards, has been branded an attack on open …

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22005070 I believe cautions are a good thing, if the person has admitted guilt and is of previous good charactor, but they where a bit naughty then they deserve a slap on the wrist and a telling off. Also I think its a bit cheeky from the magistrates guy saying that the police should send them to court. Most of my jobs (including ABH) have been given either time served or conditional discharge, so they don't give the victim justice either

** Man shot dead during police raid ** A man is shot dead during a police drugs raid in the Clayton area of Bradford. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-22034099'>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-22034099 A 49-year-old man has been shot dead during a drugs raid in Bradford. Officers with a warrant went to a property on Buckingham Crescent in the Clayton area at about 13:00 BST. A struggle took place between the officers, who were unarmed, and one of the occupants, which resulted in a firearm being discharged. West Yorkshire Police said the Independents Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) had been informed and was attending the scene. BBC © 2013

Good work by West Mids... But a thinking skills course? Seriously?

There is a video on the site as well as a good few pictures. Judging by the pictures it appears one of the unmarked cars has made tactical contact with the golf.

Police officers on the beat in London could end 200 years of tradition by swapping their dark blue uniforms for high visibility yellow jackets.Police officers on the beat in London could end 200 years of tradition by swapping their dark blue uniforms for high visibility yellow jackets. Metropolitan Police bosses believe the fluorescent, waterproof jackets will make it easier for the public to spot officers who are patrolling on the streets. A trial of the new “high-viz” uniform is taking place in three London boroughs and Londoners were asked their opinion of the change in a two week survey on Facebook and Twitter. The Met said the results were still being examined but…

Op Trident Sheds Fatal Shooting Investigation RoleThe Metropolitan Police has announced that its recently re-focused Operation Trident Gang Command is to shed responsibility for investigating fatal shooting incidents – the reason why it was originally formed nearly 15 years ago. In a move to clarify media reports that the op is to be disbanded, the Met said that it had transferred responsibility for probing future fatal firearms incidents to the Homicide and Serious Crime Command (HSCC) in a move to improve efficiency. While fatal shootings have traditionally been investigated by Trident, a statement issued by the force said that other killings – including the stabbings…

Firstly, let me say that I have no time for Osbourne as a rule, but in the interest of fairness in this case, George Osbourne was not driving the vehicle, someone else was. Yes it's true that we have no idea what he may or may not have said to the driver as he was parking, but until or unless facts are known by the press and media, my own view is that Osbourne cannot be taken to task over this incident.

Sad news http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22019006 Condolences to family, friends and colleagues.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21368832 Sad when you sell out to a newspaper.

...has been announced. Wait for it... Police Scotland Seriously... Police Scotland.... "Hello, it's PC MacDuff calling from Police Scotland..."