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New ACCs appointed to Police Scotland leadership team
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has today, Wednesday 20 May 2020 announced the appointment of Judi Heaton and Tim Mairs as Assistant Chief Constables (ACC) with Police Scotland.
Police Scotland 		21/5/2020
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313 prosecutions for assaults on emergency workers completed in first month of lockdown
More than 300 prosecutions for assaults on emergency workers were completed in the first month of lockdown, CPS data reveals. The 313 attacks followed a typical pattern of police officers and other emergency workers being coughed at and spat on by members of the public claiming to have the virus.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 		21/5/2020
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Inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh
The remit of the independent public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh has been announced.
Scottish Government 		21/5/2020
News
“It’s your own little prison”: Domestic abuse victims were trapped long before lockdown
The New Statesman - Registration at source 		21/5/2020
Analysis, Feature
Shop workers could be trained to spot ‘codeword’ from domestic violence victims
The proposal will form part of the discussion at a virtual summit looking at ways to tackle abuse and exploitation.
Sky News 		21/5/2020
News
Police urged to review 14,000 fines handed out for lockdown breaches
The Metropolitan Police has recorded the highest number of fines, with 906, followed by Thames Valley Police, with 866, and North Yorkshire, with 843
North Wales Live 		21/5/2020
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Changing way our police are equipped over the years
It wasn't what the civil servants wanted to hear. The first British police officer to test tear gas recommended it should be "used copiously", but would be best used on schoolboys lobbing stones.
Express & Star 		21/5/2020
News
Coronavirus: Benefit claims fraud could be £1.5bn
Benefit officials have told the BBC they fear that as much as £1.5bn may have been lost in fraudulent claims for Universal Credit in recent weeks.
BBC 		21/5/2020
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International policing at the crossroads of health and security
Leaders of the world’s regional police organizations came together in a virtual meeting hosted by INTERPOL to address the challenges to global policing posed by COVID-19 and reaffirm the importance of multilateral cooperation during times of emergency.
INTERPOL 		20/5/2020
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CTP welcomes new Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill
Counter Terrorism Policing has issued its support for a new Bill which enters Parliament today, Wednesday 20 May. The Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill proposes an overhaul of sentencing and monitoring of terrorist offenders and suspects, and would lead to increased jail terms for the most dangerous offenders.
Counter Terrorism Policing 		20/5/2020
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Police ‘completely unjustified’ in using terror law, claims Britain First leader
The leader of far-right political group Britain First has claimed police were “completely unjustified” in using terrorism legislation to ask for access to his mobile phone after he returned from a political trip to Russia.
Evening Express (Aberdeen) 		20/5/2020
News
New ACCs appointed to Police Scotland leadership team
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has today, Wednesday 20 May 2020 announced the appointment of Judi Heaton and Tim Mairs as Assistant Chief Constables (ACC) with Police Scotland.
Scottish Police Authority (SPA) 		20/5/2020
News
New Pronto Mobile apps help police forces practice social distancing
As a result of the urgent need to protect the safety of the public, alongside demand from UK police forces to be able to do so while respecting social distancing, Motorola Solutions is now offering new Pronto mobile applications to allow engagement with the public, while respecting 2m of distance, with the first going live last week.
Emergency Services Times 		20/5/2020
News
Traffic officers target speeders breaking COVID-19 lockdown
Five forces are working together to tackle motorists with performance cars taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown. An enforcement campaign is underway after speeds in excess of 140 mph were recorded.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		20/5/2020
News
Implications of Canada’s May 2020 “assault-style” gun ban
CANADA: Officers will need to follow the impact of the order-in-council closely
Blue Line (Canada) 		20/5/2020
Analysis, Feature
No misconduct charges for firearms officer in Anthony Grainger shooting
The firearms officer known as Q9 who was responsible for shooting dead an unarmed man during a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) operation will not face any misconduct charges, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has announced.
Police Professional 		20/5/2020
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Northumbria’s PCC’s scheme cuts youth reoffending rates
Reoffending rates among vulnerable young people have fallen after Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuiness launched the Out of Court disposals programme.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		20/5/2020
News
PCC’s allocated emergency MOJ funding for victims of serious crime
Survivors of domestic abuse are getting extra funding from the government to help them during the COVID-19 outbreak
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		20/5/2020
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Anti-terror police to get extra monitoring powers
Counter terrorism police are set to have their ability to monitor offenders bolstered under tough new laws
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		20/5/2020
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Anthony Grainger shooting: Police officer ‘has no case to answer’
The firearms officer who fatally shot an unarmed man will not face any misconduct charges, the police watchdog has said.
BBC 		20/5/2020
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