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Shining a light on betrayal: Abuse of position for a sexual purpose
Police forces need to do more to ensure they are able to detect and root-out ‘abuse of position for a sexual purpose’ by officers and staff, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has said in a report published today.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 		27/9/2019
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Cleveland police branded ‘failing’ in all areas by inspectors
Force effectively plunges into special measures after being rated inadequate overall
The Guardian 		27/9/2019
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Police forces failing to deal with predatory officers, inspectors say
HMIC reveals about 35,000 officers, staff and contractors not vetted correctly
The Guardian 		27/9/2019
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Hundreds of officers caught preying on victims for sex
Hundreds of corrupt police officers have been exposed as sexual predators who target vulnerable victims of crime including children.
The Times - Subscription at source 		27/9/2019
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Scandal-hit Cleveland police force is failing public, says watchdog
A police force has become the first in Britain to be declared “failing” by inspectors.
The Times - Subscription at source 		27/9/2019
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Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff ‘not vetted properly’
An estimated 35,000 people working for police forces across England and Wales have not been properly vetted, a police watchdog report has found.
BBC 		27/9/2019
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North Yorkshire Police ‘still has work to do’ – say watchdog inspectors
North Yorkshire Police is performing well but still has work to do in the way it treats the public and its workforce, watchdog inspectors have found.
The Yorkshire Post 		26/9/2019
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HMICFRS grades one force ‘inadequate’ and criticises collaboration termination
The latest batch of inspections by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), published on Friday (September 27) have found that continuing financial and administrative pressures mean many forces are unable to give the public the best possible level of service.
Police Professional 		26/9/2019
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Thematic Inspection of the Scottish Police Authority
A thematic inspection by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) into the functions of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has concluded that the model of governance by an independent police authority is a sound one.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 		26/9/2019
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HMICS publishes Thematic Inspection of the Scottish Police Authority
The Scottish model for governance of policing in Scotland by an independent authority is a sound one, states a report published today (26 September 2019).
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 		26/9/2019
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Crime chiefs outline plans for £880k grant to reduce violence days after fatal stabbing
'Too many lives have already been ruined as a result of knife crime and other serious violence'
Leicestershire Live 		26/9/2019
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Durham Police Commissioner Ron Hogg steps down following motor neurone disease diagnosis
Police, Crime and Victims Commissioner for Durham, Ron Hogg, announced he would be leaving his post earlier this month and a replacement has now been announced
Chronicle Live (North East) 		26/9/2019
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Number of criminals brought to trial hits record low amid warning justice system is ‘grinding to halt’
The number of criminals being brought to trial has fallen to a record low amid warnings that Britain’s justice system is “grinding to a halt.”
The Telegraph 		26/9/2019
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More than 2 million adults don’t know when to call 999
The poll, commissioned by BT, reveals that most calls to the 999 number are now made from a mobile phone. More than 3 in 5 (62%) adults have made a 999 call from a mobile, compared to only just over half (54%) making the same call from a landline.
SystemTek 		26/9/2019
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Council launches CCTV consultation
In April, council officers revealed that the CCTV networks are “no longer fit for purpose” and told councillors that neither the local authority, nor the police, can afford to install and maintain CCTV in public spaces.
Peeblesshire News 		26/9/2019
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Police and Crime Panels: How well do they ‘police’ the PCCs?
In the third of five papers on Police and Crime Panels, Dr Roy Bailey examines the panel's legal powers and how it handles complaints against Police and Crime Commissioners whilst trying to strike a balance between support and scrutiny.
Policing Insight - Subscription at source 		26/9/2019
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Alexa, are you ready to support police investigations?
The third edition of the EDEN Conference on Data Protection in Law Enforcement kicked off on 19 September in Copenhagen. The two-day event, Paradise lost? Policing in the age of data protection was organised by the Danish National Police (Dansk Politi), the Europol Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN) and the Academy of European Law.
Europol 		26/9/2019
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Learning Point Issue 15 out now
In Issue 15, we look at how to ensure the safety of those being transported in police vehicles, drawing on examples from recent investigations. We also take a closer look at our investigations statistics and offer advice on what information to provide when referring an incident to the PIRC and how this may avoid the need for a full investigation.
Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) 		26/9/2019
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Ex-criminals offered police jobs in new campaign to end the cycle of crime
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is offering former crooks the chance to work in his office in a bid to rehabilitate ex-offenders.
Express & Star 		26/9/2019
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London Bridge terror inquest: £1m in taxpayer’s money to defend public bodies
Public bodies spent nearly £1 million of taxpayers’ money on senior lawyers at the inquest into the London Bridge terror attack deaths while the families of the victims were denied legal aid.
The Times - Subscription at source 		26/9/2019
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