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"The report accepts that many officers not making arrests do important work such as management, running police cells and undercover investigation. But it says the findings suggest 'there remain too many officers not in front-line roles where their warranted powers are being exercised'. http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/news/news.cgi?id=2338 Maybe time for a rethink on voluntary work for Police, lots out there would consider helping out, but not easy to get in.

Unbelievable!

Terror Case: Undercover Officers Praised Fri, 09 September 2011Courtesy of: CLIFF CASWELL - POLICE ORACLE Detectives with GMP have praised the courage of undercover officers after a terror ring that recruited men to fight NATO troops overseas was smashed. Speaking after the conviction of a group led by an ex-Taliban fighter, Det Ch Supt Tony Porter, Head of the North-West Counter Terrorism Unit, revealed two covert personnel had spent several months working to expose the criminals. Munir Farooqi (52), Israr Malik (23) and 29-year-old Matthew Newton are all starting jail terms for their parts in a string of terror-related offences. Farooqi of Victoria Terrace, L…

Nearly 15,000 police officers did not arrest a single criminal last year, a report reveals today. The figures will reinforce concerns that too many officers are stuck in 'back office' jobs, doing paperwork and not carrying out front-line police tasks. Research by the Policy Exchange think-tank found 14,500 officers had no arrests against their names in 2010. The findings are from 18 out of the 43 forces in England and Wales, and if repeated across the remainder it could mean tens of thousands more are not making arrests. The report found one in 20 officers – a total of 7,280 – are doing roles which could be carried out by cheaper civilian staff, including work in …

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2031028/Son-police-boss-Labour-party-chief-arrested-riots.html The son of a former police watchdog has been arrested on suspicion of looting a mobile phone shop during the recent riots. Detectives raided the council flat home of Mark Duvall after someone claimed to recognise him in CCTV footage released by police. He is the 25-year-old son of senior Labour politician Len Duvall, a London Assembly member and former head of the Metropolitan Police Authority. The arrest is embarrassing to Mr Duvall, a staunch supporter of Ian Blair during his time as Met commissioner. Just days earlier he had called on the public to turn in yobs w…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-14852062 A man has appeared in court after police recovered drugs with a potential street value of up to £1m. A total of 8.5kg (18.7lb) of uncut amphetamine were discovered at an address in Plean. Hugh Thomson, who is 51 and from Stirling, made no plea or declaration during a private hearing at the town's sheriff court. A 51-year-old woman, who was reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the find, did not appear in court. Central Scotland Police said bulking agent was also recovered from a van stopped in the Lochearnhead area. Mr Thomson faces two charges of being concerned in the supply of drugs. A sp…

After all the news about how shocking containment tactics are, a judge has said otherwise and the kids get to join in too! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14833620 Meditate, see police cater for all ages!

The mother of a teenager murdered by a man she met on Facebook is planning to sue four police forces. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14663054 Go on honey, go sue the Police for your own inadequacy . Cannot watch what your kids are up to online, then get Police involved when it all goes wrong. BTW, what was he doing on the streets to begin with. But as ever it is our Police who`s doorstep the rubbish always lands on. As for IPCC, I am doing the two finger salute.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...-herts-14790140

Candidate for top Scotland Yard job wears fake uniform with ‘made-up’ plastic badge By CHRISTOPHER LEAKE Last updated at 12:22 AM on 21st August 2011 [headerlinks A police leader who has applied to become Scotland Yard’s next Commissioner has been accused of inventing his own uniform. Sir Hugh Orde, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, has appeared regularly on television screens in his full regalia talking about the recent rioting and challenging David Cameron on his plans to tackle problem gangs in Britain. But now it can be revealed that Sir Hugh, who stepped down as Chief Constable of Northern. Made to measure: Sir Hugh Orde is accused o…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-14804184 Looks like its 100% happening now

http://www.channel4.com/news/wales-football-fan-dies-after-wembley-game-incident A Welsh football fan has died after an incident at the match between Wales and England last night at Wembley stadium. Police have arrested six men in connection with the incident. R.I.P Why do people still find it ok to be so violent at footy match?

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-14804223