Met extends powers to stop and search youths – The Guardian

Posted May 14th, 2008 in news, police, stop and search by sally

“Police officers in London were last night using powers that allow them to stop and search youths without having reasonable suspicion in an attempt to stem the tide of stabbing deaths on the capital’s streets.”

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The Guardian, 14th May 2008

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Szmecht case to be investigated – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in domestic violence, news, police by sally

“The way the police dealt with allegations of domestic violence by a woman who was later stabbed and set alight is to be investigated.”

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BBC News, 9th May 2008

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Inspector in ‘abuse’ probe jailed – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in news, police, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A former Hampshire police inspector has been jailed after he admitted mistreating young men in custody.”

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BBC News, 9th May 2008

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Detective charged over credit card misuse – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2008 in expenses, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

“A second Metropolitan Police officer has been charged in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of corporate credit cards.”

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The Independent, 9th May 2008

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Force bids to stop £500,000 claim – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in damages, disciplinary procedures, news, police by sally

“Nine detectives, who were cleared of misusing Cumbria Police vehicles, are facing a delay in hearing whether they can sue the force for £500,000 damages.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2008

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Police can’t break up ‘too dark’ raves – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 9th, 2008 in health & safety, news, noise, police by sally

“A police force has admitted it is powerless to break up illegal raves – because it is too dark when they are in full swing.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008

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Barrister Mark Saunders’ father wants to know why the police shot his son five times – The Times

Posted May 9th, 2008 in firearms, news, police by sally

“The barrister killed after a five-hour siege was shot at least five times by police marksmen positioned outside the building, The Times has been told.”

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The Times, 9th May 2008

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Police should harass young thugs – Smith – The Guardian

Posted May 8th, 2008 in ASBOs, news, police, young offenders by sally

“Police should be harassing badly behaved youths by openly filming them and hounding them at home to make their lives as uncomfortable as possible, the home secretary will say today.”

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The Guardian, 8th May 2008

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Barrister shot dead in London police siege – The Guardian

Posted May 7th, 2008 in firearms, news, police by sally

“A gunman shot dead after repeatedly opening fire on police during a five-hour stand-off in an exclusive west London square has been named locally as a practising barrister who may also have recently served in the British army.”

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The Guardian, 7th May 2008

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Pcs told to downgrade crimes to help meet targets – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 6th, 2008 in news, police, statistics by sally

“Police officers are being told to play down offences such as burglary and car theft in order to reduce crime figures, it was claimed yesterday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th May 2008

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‘Racist, sexist’ officer demoted – BBC News

Posted May 2nd, 2008 in disciplinary procedures, news, police by sally

“A police sergeant has been demoted for bringing ‘disgrace on his force’ by making racist and sexist comments while on duty.”

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BBC News, 2nd May 2008

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IPCC inquiry over fatal car crash – BBC News

Posted May 2nd, 2008 in complaints, dangerous driving, news, police by sally

“A crash in which which a 17-year-old was killed and four others were injured has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.”

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BBC News, 2nd May 2008

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Police ‘spying’ powers challenged – BBC News

Posted May 1st, 2008 in investigatory powers, judicial review, news, police by sally

“A legal bid to challenge the power of the police to use surveillance against peaceful protesters has been launched at the High Court.”

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BBC News, 1st May 2008

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Police resist tougher action on cannabis – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 1st, 2008 in drug offences, news, police by sally

“Police will not toughen their approach to cannabis when ministers upgrade the legal status of the drug to class B, it has been disclosed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st May 2008

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Family to sue police over fatal shooting – The Guardian

Posted April 23rd, 2008 in firearms, news, police by sally

“The Lords today gave the family of a man shot dead while naked and unarmed as police raided his flat the go-ahead to sue for misconduct.”

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The Guardian, 23rd April 2008

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Inquiry reveals errors in investigation of Eddie Gilfoyle – The Times

Posted April 21st, 2008 in murder, news, police by sally

“Nine blunders were made by police investigating the death of a woman whose husband claims he was wrongly jailed for her murder, an inquiry report seen by The Times shows.”

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The Times, 21st April 2008

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The case of Sgt Eros and his police truncheon – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 18th, 2008 in news, offensive weapons, police by sally

“Three judges have been asked to decide whether a male stripper who dresses as a policeman should be allowed to carry a real truncheon.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th April 2008

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‘300 more police’ on anti-terror duties – The Independent

Posted April 16th, 2008 in news, police, terrorism by sally

“An extra 300 police officers will be moved to anti-terrorism duties, the Home Secretary is announcing today.”

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The Independent, 16th April 2008

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Police pay battle goes to court – BBC News

Posted April 15th, 2008 in judicial review, news, police, remuneration by sally

“A legal challenge to the government’s decision not to back-date a police pay rise is to begin at the High Court.”

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BBC News, 15th April 2008

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Watchdog blocks police bid to cut red tape for surveillance – The Times

Posted April 14th, 2008 in investigatory powers, news, police by sally

“Britain’s surveillance watchdog is blocking proposals by senior police officers to cut through the red tape involved in mounting operations to observe suspected criminals.”

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The Times, 14th April 2008

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