UK Policing News

Just seen this; http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/19493761

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-19565453 At the beginning you see one woman come up and kick the detained suspect on the floor. Later on more seem to be jumping on and giving him a few digs with their knees. Funny how the newspapers just straight didn't mention any of that! Still good on them for stopping the guy!

http://www.telegraph...nsions-row.html Does Barnett really think that they would be missed, I think not.

http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/09/12/dad-steven-pickering-who-fractured-baby-son-logan-skull-in-temper-fit-spared-jail/?ncid=webmail6 Interesting, judges view on life. Nearly kill your child and walk free from court. What exactly do you have to do to get some time inside? Oh yes, I remember; don't pay your Council Tax..................

No one has started a post on the latest Hillsborough following the independent report into the documents relating to the events, so i thought i might kick things off by asking people's opinions on what they think about the actions of the SYP editing hundreds of reports and statements, and also what this means for the police in the 21st century. As a future Merseyside police special and a Liverpool Football club season ticket holder, the issue is very close to me and my direct family. All your thoughts would be appreciated. http://www.bbc.co.uk...eyside-19543964

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19562626 Uh Oh...

http://www.bbc.co.uk...ngland-19351437 What a sad day if they do get the jobs in the police service,and wish they leave the police service alone and stick to other jobs in firms. my opinion only G4S are a waste of space and keep out of the police service.

This is in The Times; http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/9530745/Former-Met-chief-launches-attack-on-justice-system.html these ex Policemen make me cringe, they come out with these criticisms once they have left the job, what did he actually do with regard to these deficiencies when he was Commissioner. If you had been perfect as a Commissioner Mr Stephenson, then perhaps you would be in a position to criticise, people in glass houses should not throw stones.

http://www.telegraph...-guide-dog.html ''..........decided not to have a Hissy Fit'', but then had one later. Blunkett is no more important than anyone else at the Olympics, and should have complied with the Officals request regarding his dog. . Nothing like trying to make a 'mountain out of a mole hill' Mr Blunkett, you of Train Tickets fame.

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source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/aug/24/black-teenager-met-police?INTCMP=SRCH A couple of things got me thinking after reading this: 1. It certainly looks bad when one induvidual has been stopped so many times but never convicted of anything. 2. The fact that he has been charged, however, several times with offences indicates that there has been prima-facie cases against him on several occassions. We all know people often get away with offences more often than they are convicted. 3. Just because someone is stopped and not subsequently arrested or charged it does not make the stop unlawful: each time he was stopped would have to looked at induvidually and the …

doesnt go far enough in my opinion, should at the bear minimum follow NI's lead with the planned 50 mg for most drivers and then 20mg for young/inexperienced drivers and commercial drivers. Personally, i want zero tolerance. As things stand we have literally one of, if not the, worst drink drive limit in the developed world

There is always one who makes who will bring you shame. In this case it was a PCSO, who are not Police but the general public does not know any better. Below is the link about the Warrington PCSO grooming children on line. And before anyone says, yes I know there have been Officers who have disgraced us as well. http://menmedia.co.u...ite-habbo-hotel A least he got 3 1/2 years so I hope he has got soap on a rope.