Now I’m not saying it’s ever been a walk in the park but the promotion process within the Police Service just got tougher.
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Senior British Police Team To Start Review of Lindt Cafe Siege Response
Five senior British police officers, with expertise in counter-terrorism, hostage situations and firearms, begin work this week reviewing the actions of NSW Police Force during the deadly Lindt Cafe siege, ahead of the inquest’s final hearings. Continue reading Senior British Police Team To Start Review of Lindt Cafe Siege Response
Family of PC David Rathband Taking Northumbria Police To Court
The crucial minutes between gunman Raoul Moat phoning 999 to say he was hunting for police and him shooting PC David Rathband in the face will be the subject of a High Court action.
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Lack of Armed Police ‘Leaves UK Regions Open To Terrorist Attack’
‘Worrying gaps’ in UK’s ability to respond after police budget cuts, claims shadow home secretary Andy Burnham. Continue reading Lack of Armed Police ‘Leaves UK Regions Open To Terrorist Attack’
Guernsey Police Give Islanders Insight Into Life of An Officer On Social Media
Police in Guernsey are taking to social media to give people an insight into the day-to-day life of their staff. Tonight, the force will be posting live updates on social media, including the crimes reported, incidents attended and calls received. Continue reading Guernsey Police Give Islanders Insight Into Life of An Officer On Social Media
Counter-Terrorism Command Investigates London Stabbings
Britain’s Counter-Terrorism Command is investigating the stabbing of at least three people at a London Underground train station on Saturday.
Multiple people were attacked at the Leytonstone underground station including one man who suffered serious knife injuries and two others who had minor injuries, police said. Continue reading Counter-Terrorism Command Investigates London Stabbings
North Warwickshire School Pupils Turn Detective During Visit To Police Station
Students from two North Warwickshire schools have swapped problem-solving for murder-solving as part of a special learning day at Rugby Police Station. Continue reading North Warwickshire School Pupils Turn Detective During Visit To Police Station
Ex-Met Officer: My Journey From PTSD To Crime Thriller Writer
Among the standard therapies for dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are watchful waiting, talking to a shrink, joining a group of co-sufferers and taking anti-depressants. Continue reading Ex-Met Officer: My Journey From PTSD To Crime Thriller Writer
16-year-old Boy Charged With Attempted Murder of Police Officer
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.
PC Guy Sinnott is in a stable condition after being stabbed once in the stomach and once in the leg after attending reports of anti-social behaviour near Bunsen House in Bow, east London, on Sunday night.
The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was remanded in custody at Stratford Youth Court.
The 16-year-old, who is also charged with possession of a bladed item, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.
He will next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on December 1.
Former Scotland Yard Chief: Police Cuts Will Make An Isis Attack In UK Easier
The government’s planned large budget cuts to the police in the UK will make it easier for Islamic State to stage a terrorist attack, Britain’s former head of counter-terrorism has warned.
Former Scotland Yard chief Robert Quick told the Guardian that the supply of intelligence from communities that identifies suspects and stops violent extremists inflicting carnage also risks being choked off.
“It will make Britain more vulnerable to terrorism. It will damage the police’s ability to counter terrorism if neighbourhood policing is cut. It will lead to a loss of intelligence, a loss of confidence and trust,” Quick said.
As Scotland Yard’s Assistant Commissioner, Quick was head of counter-terrorism for the UK from 2008 to 2009.
His comments came as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called for cuts to the police budget to be limited to 5%, with police chiefs braced for the Conservatives to inflict cuts of at least 25%.
Since the Paris atrocities police chiefs have intensified their lobbying over the planned cuts, arguing that they would lead to a large loss of community officers, and the intelligence they generate from the public.
Read more in The Guardian.