UK Policing News

Federation lead's request gets approval of chief constable as beanie hats are introduced to help stave off the cold.As the country braces for more snow and ice, officers at Thames Valley Police can now order a uniform-issue woolly hat to keep them warm. The new black knitted beanie has “Police” embroidered across the front and is intended to keep officers warm when they have to stand still for long periods of time outdoors, said PC Lisa Stanhope, Health and Safety lead for the Federation. However, officers will not be wearing them on patrol. “When the weather is like it has been this week – with big flakes of snow and low temperatures – and you’re standing still at a scen…

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2266924/British-police-officer-Richard-Williams-32-dies-French-ski-trip.html -More sad news of the death of a colleague while on holiday. R.I.P Richard, condolences to family, friends and colleagues. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2266924/British-police-officer-Richard-Williams-32-dies-French-ski-trip.html

Police to consider introducing lie detector tests in ScotlandPOLICE are to consider whether lie detector tests could be ­introduced for the first time in Scotland to tackle reoffending. Officers are to visit pilot programmes in England which are using polygraph technology on convicted sex offenders. The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) said it has been watching the pilots “with interest”, despite the “challenges” such a scheme would need to overcome. Scottish Government ­officials said there were no plans to allow the technology to be used in ­evidence in courtrooms and they were only looking at ­experiments in England in the context of managing…

British police officer, 32, dies after collapsing on French ski holiday PC Richard Williams, 32, died yesterday after collapsing in France He was on a skiing holiday with colleagues Police pay tribute to a 'much-loved son, brother and cherished colleague' A police officer has died on a skiing holiday with colleagues in France. Richard Williams, 32, died yesterday afternoon after collapsing, West Midlands Police confirmed. A police spokesman said he was a constable with the force and paid tribute to a 'much-loved son, brother and cherished colleague'. PC Williams - known as Rich to friends and colleagues - was a response officer working with the local policing unit…

http://blog.old-and-bold.info/?p=15747 - It appears we are(NOT) all in it together, not long ago Hugh Orde told us we were ''all in it together'', then promptly took a £27,000 pay rise, now it looks as if Chief Constables are joining us ''all in it together'', possibly getting an £18,000 pay rise. If any do take the money they are just being very very greedy, especially when new recruits are taking a drop of £4,000.

Absolute scum, here's wishing the bobby a speedy recovery. Edit: Forgot the link, click

A few years ago my brother was interested in joining the service. He told me that he contacted his local station and they arranged for him to go out, as a civilian in the back of a police car to experience half a shift. Do they still do this? As it would be a great insight into the job!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-21146438 Was a very sad day when this happened and GMP has admitted breaching health and safety laws.

An interesting idea, I don't think it is the solution to depression and reducing suicide rates though! Thoughts?

Just seen on Twitter that PFEW have confirmed the death last night of Paul McKeever... standby for an article...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-21139285 This has happened to me when driving so I see their point.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-21127547 DISGRACEFUL WHEN 300 LOSE THERE JOBS.

Affiliated trust says Michael Winner's charity work could fall into its remit.The heartfelt work of the Police Memorial Trust will be continued following the death of chairman and founder, Michael Winner, PoliceOracle.com has been told. Trust Manager and Vice Chairman of the affiliated Police Roll of Honour Trust , Steve Lloyd, said his trust’s remit was such that it could help continue the work of Mr Winner’s brainchild. Mr Winner (77) died yesterday following a long illness. He had established the Police Memorial Trust following the shooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher outside the Libyan embassy in London in 1984. The trust concerns itself with laying memorials at the sp…

Sad to hear that Michael Winner has passed away, founder of the Police Memorial Trust he was a solid supporter of the police, he once said: "Memorials to soldiers, sailors and airmen are commonplace, but the police fight a war with no beginning and no end" Cpt D