Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103216 total results. Showing results 68981 to 69000 «344634473448344934503451345234533454Next ›Last » Police prepare for ‘graduated withdrawal’ of services as virus crisis deepens Police forces across the country are drawing up contingency plans for the loss up to one third of their staff through illness or self-isolation as a result of Covid-19 (coronavirus), putting additional pressure on their capacity as they take on new duties during the crisis. Police Professional 19/3/2020 News Coronavirus Bill – APCC response Responding to the measures announced ahead of the publication of the Coronavirus Bill, APCC Chair Katy Bourne OBE said: “I welcome the enhanced powers announced to strengthen the powers of police and immigration officers. These need to be used proportionately and only when absolutely necessary to do so. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 19/3/2020 News Global operation sees a rise in fake medical products related to COVID-19 Counterfeit facemasks, substandard hand sanitizers and unauthorized antiviral medication were all seized under Operation Pangea XIII, which saw police, customs and health regulatory authorities from 90 countries take part in collective action against the illicit online sale of medicines and medical products. Europol 19/3/2020 News Materials that may have been relevant to undercover policing inquiry were shredded by Metropolitan Police personnel The Independent Office for Police Conduct has found that materials that may have been relevant to the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) were shredded by Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) personnel. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 19/3/2020 News Philadelphia police tell cops to stop arresting some criminals in response to the coronavirus while other cities consider releasing low-level offenders from jail Police officers in Philadelphia have been ordered to delay arresting suspects for non-violent crimes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Mail Online 19/3/2020 News Arresting moment police are forced to hand out toilet paper as panic buying sparks supermarket brawls across the country amid coronavirus pandemic Police have been forced to handout toilet paper after panic buying reached dangerous levels at a Woolworths supermarket. Mail Online 19/3/2020 News Undercover policing inquiry: secretive Met unit shredded files Watchdog says intelligence officers destroyed documents despite being told to keep them The Guardian 19/3/2020 News UK government to bring in emergency coronavirus law today giving police more power to arrest people as London faces ‘lockdown’ The Army is on standby as Londoners warned they could be put on 'lockdown' first Manchester Evening News 19/3/2020 News Ex-Met Police Commissioner: London lockdown must be last resort The former head of the Metropolitan Police has told LBC that the lockdown of London must only be the very last resort in the fight against coronavirus. [video] LBC 19/3/2020 News Sniffer dogs have their noses put out of joint by computer Sniffer dogs may soon need to look for new jobs because researchers have designed a computer chip that can “smell” dangerous chemicals. The Times - Subscription at source 19/3/2020 News Letting police enforce trespass is a dangerous move Changes to trespass law that have been recently mooted by the government risk criminalising the homeless, travellers and ramblers by making all forms of trespass an offence. The Times - Subscription at source 19/3/2020 Feature, Opinion Coronavirus: UK calls in army to support police, transport oxygen and run emergency medical centres Britain’s armed forces will be playing an active part in combating the coronavirus pandemic with a range of services being planned from transporting oxygen and supplies, running emergency medical centres, support for police and border forces during public disturbances, and helping to find possible antidotes to the disease. The Independent 19/3/2020 News Dismay over UK plan to close unsolved Troubles cases Irish government says No 10 proposal to pursue only cases with compelling new evidence betrays Stormont agreement The Guardian 18/3/2020 News HMICFRS suspends inspections of police and fire and rescue services Public health emergencies, such as the Coronavirus epidemic, put additional strain on the UK’s emergency services. As a result, until further notice, HMICFRS has suspended all inspection work requiring contributions from police forces and fire and rescue services, to enable them to focus on their vital work at this time. This includes the joint-agency inspections, which we carry out with other inspectorates. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 18/3/2020 News Coronavirus bill: can the police detain infected patients? Emergency laws would give government power to shut airports and take patients into custody The Week - Registration at source 18/3/2020 News Police and Crime Commissioner issues warning over heartless scammers exploiting coronavirus pandemic A police commissioner is warning people in North Wales to beware of heartless scammers using the coronavirus pandemic to prey on the vulnerable. Deeside.com 18/3/2020 News Greater Manchester Police say their service ‘may look different for a while’ amid coronavirus outbreak The country was put on virtual lockdown this week when people were told to avoid all essential travel and contact with others in a bid to try and stop the highly contagious flu-like virus spreading Manchester Evening News 18/3/2020 News Coronavirus: UK police to start ‘graduated withdrawal of service’ if outbreak worsens Police will be forced to enact a “graduated withdrawal of service” from their normal duties if the coronavirus outbreak worsens, senior officers have said. The Independent 18/3/2020 News Retired police could be back on the beat as coronavirus crisis hits 999 officers Senior police leading the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic gave evidence to MPs on the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee Mirror 18/3/2020 News Paying specials among civil contingency response options Home Affairs Committee told that lack of officer testing could also be affecting front line numbers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 News «344634473448344934503451345234533454Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
