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Coronavirus: Scammers use ‘hook’ of pandemic to target victims
People and businesses should be wary of scammers trying to turn the coronavirus pandemic to their advantage, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.
BBC 		15/4/2020
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Met police lose two thirds of finance officers as fraud soars
Britain’s biggest police force has lost two thirds of its dedicated financial officers at a time when fraud has become the most common reported crime.
The Times - Subscription at source 		15/4/2020
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Coronavirus: Police with emergency powers will use drones to spot crowds
Increasing numbers of drones are to be deployed to enforce the lockdown after police were given emergency powers by the aviation watchdog.
The Times - Subscription at source 		15/4/2020
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Gangs using flaws in postal security to import firearms
British criminals are exploiting the “fast parcel” system to buy blank-firing handguns from European dealers before converting them to fire live ammunition, the National Crime Agency has warned.
The Times - Subscription at source 		15/4/2020
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Cyprus rape case: At least one man would have been charged if incident had happened in UK, says leading police officer
Former Detective Chief Superintendent David Gee says that a British teenager's rape claims were not investigated fully by police in Cyprus
The Telegraph - Subscription at source 		14/4/2020
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Prosecutors to prioritise serious cases to manage impact of coronavirus pandemic
Prosecutors are being asked to prioritise more serious cases and consider the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic when weighing up whether criminal charges are in the public interest, in order to help the justice system continue effectively in the face of current challenges.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 		14/4/2020
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Pharmacist and surveyor arrested over coronavirus testing kits, thousands of pounds seized and website taken down
A pharmacist and a surveyor have been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling coronavirus testing kits in two National Crime Agency investigations.
National Crime Agency (NCA) 		14/4/2020
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Corona crimes: multi-million face mask scam foiled by police across Europe
As part of a case coordinated by Europol and Interpol, financial institutions and authorities across Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have foiled an attempt to cheat health authorities out of millions of euros by selling them non-existent face masks.
Europol 		14/4/2020
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Joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency response to children’s mental health in East Sussex
Today, Ofsted published a report with findings from a joint inspection of multi-agency arrangements for responding to children’s mental health in East Sussex. The inspection was undertaken by HMICFRS, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and HMI Probation.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 		14/4/2020
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Suspects to avoid criminal charges in UK during Covid-19 crisis
CPS advises prosecutors to opt for out of court disposals — such as a caution or community resolution for less serious crimes
The Guardian 		14/4/2020
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Predictive Policing: A force for public good
Terms like ‘predictive’ and ‘intelligence-led’ policing seemingly crop up everywhere these days, but their meaning and usage are far from clear. The UK’s West Midlands Police seeks to demystify these strategies, address technical shortcomings of the tools and tactics involved, and as a moral imperative – harness relevant data to save lives.
about:intel 		14/4/2020
Analysis, Feature
Dubai Police test fever-scanning helmet cameras for patrol officers
Dubai Police tested a helmet fitted with a thermal imaging camera that allows officers to scan the public for signs of coronavirus
The National (UAE) 		14/4/2020
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False claim: Five hundred caravans turned back by UK police during lockdown
Social media users have claimed 500 caravans travelling to the English coast were turned back by police in a single day.
Reuters 		14/4/2020
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Police seek powers to break up parties in private houses to help combat spread of coronavirus
Frontline police officers are seeking extra powers to enter private homes to break up parties and prevent the spread of coronavirus but are expected to be rejected by Priti Patel.
The Telegraph - Subscription at source 		14/4/2020
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Recall of duty for first wave of retired police officers
It will be a case of recall of duty for Pc Stuart Hepburn as he returns to the streets he patrolled as a rookie.
Yahoo! 		14/4/2020
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Police use number plate recognition technology to catch ‘holidaymakers’ in the wrong place at the wrong time
Coastal police are cracking down on 'non-essential' travel by checking motorists' number plates to see if they are from outside their areas
The Telegraph - Subscription at source 		14/4/2020
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Police force called to 1,000 parties over Easter weekend as Brits flout lockdown
A police force was called to more than 1,000 reports of house parties and other social gatherings over the Easter weekend.
Mirror 		14/4/2020
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Human rights lawyer to assess use of new emergency police powers
Respected human rights lawyer John Scott QC has been commissioned by Chief Constable Iain Livingstone to review Police Scotland’s use of “extraordinary” new emergency powers in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Police Professional 		14/4/2020
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Criminal trials during COVID-19 outbreak
Discussion paper published ahead of talks and update to Parliament.
Scottish Government 		14/4/2020
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Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
GUIDANCE; Actions developed by the Five Country Ministerial to counter online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Home Office 		14/4/2020
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