Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 101034 total results. Showing results 87181 to 87200 «435643574358435943604361436243634364Next ›Last » Dyfed-Powys helicopter support takes almost an HOUR to arrive The centralised police helicopter service has been described as “financially unsustainable”, according to a new report Wales Online 30/11/2017 News Consultation on further safeguards on investigatory powers launched Senior police officers are set to lose the power to authorise access to personal phone and web browsing records under a series of late changes to the legislation proposed by Government ministers in an attempt to comply with a European court ruling. Police Professional 30/11/2017 News North Wales Police mental health training call after death A police force will be asked to look at how it trains officers dealing with mental health-related calls after a man was found hanged at Flint Castle BBC 30/11/2017 News Time taken to answer 999 calls almost halves The time taken to answer emergency calls made to West Yorkshire Police has fallen dramatically in the last four years, the Force has announced. Telegraph and Argus 30/11/2017 News NPCC response to HMICFRS study into NPAS Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue (HMICFRS) has today released it's report into the National Police Air Service (NPAS). National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 30/11/2017 News National Police Air Service needs ‘urgent reform’ Forces' concerns over inadequate air service triggers inspection. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/11/2017 News Now police want to stop investigating SHOPLIFTERS: Cash strapped force says thieves are a ‘low priority’ in latest cost-cutting drive Shopkeepers say police have given thieves a 'licence to steal' after they were told officers would 'probably not' turn out to reports of shoplifting. Mail Online 30/11/2017 News Prosecutors and police watchdogs accused of ‘witch hunt’ for trying to nail top cop for firing guns at training centres Assistant Chief Constable Bernie Higgins was suspended by the Scottish Police Authority last week due to the claim - despite force bosses previously allowing civilians to use weapons at a shooting range. The Scottish Sun 30/11/2017 News Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police expand drone fleet Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police have expanded their fleet of drones with the purchase of a range of specialist unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). UKAuthority.com 30/11/2017 News Meet Staffordshire Police’s newest recruit… a digital PCSO The force is one of only 10 in the country to have created the specialist role Stoke on Trent Live 30/11/2017 News Shropshire police chief welcomes changes to clampdown on drones users The police and crime commissioner covering Shropshire has welcomed changes which will see officers be issued with new powers to clampdown on drone users. Shropshire Star 30/11/2017 News London £250m blue light deal winners Five contractors have nabbed the largest projects band of a £250m framework to deliver improvements to the Metropolitan Police Estate in London and the South East. Construction Enquirer 30/11/2017 News Sadiq Khan slams police for arresting alleged rape victim on immigration charges Sadiq Khan has criticised Scotland Yard for their "unacceptable" treatment of a woman who was arrested on immigration charges after she reported that she had been raped to police. The Standard 30/11/2017 News Ministers ‘to curb police data snooping powers after ECJ defeat’ Ministers are preparing to strip senior police officers of controversial surveillance powers after they were ruled illegal by the European Court of Justice. The Telegraph 30/11/2017 News ‘Too slow to be useful’ NPAS needs urgent reform An inspection of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) has uncovered “fundamental problems” in the service it provides to police forces and the way in which it manages its finances. Police Professional 30/11/2017 News Watchdog raises concerns about ‘patchy’ use of drones as police air support The amount spent on the technology varies hugely between forces. Belfast Telegraph 30/11/2017 News More than 40% of incidents over before police helicopter arrives, says watchdog Police helicopters take so long to get to crime scenes that thousands are called off mid-air because the incident has already finished, a watchdog has found. Mail Online 30/11/2017 News Police not calling helicopters to chase criminals because they cost too much and take too long to arrive, report warns Inspector warns that criminals could be taking advantage of the lack of air support The Independent 30/11/2017 News Parts of UK with quickest police helicopter response times revealed A report is warning that helicopters in some areas take so long to get to crime scenes that thousands are called off mid-air. Sky News 30/11/2017 News Planes, drones and helicopters: An independent study of police air support Air support is obtained by police forces across England and Wales in several ways. Most police air support is provided using helicopters operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The majority of air support is provided in connection with crimes in action, and about a quarter of deployments are to aid searches for missing persons. NPAS provides air support under a collaboration agreement to the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales, and the British Transport Police. HMICFRS commissioned a study following concerns expressed by some forces about the effectiveness and efficiency of current arrangements for police air support, and to inform our understanding of how territorial forces in England and Wales collaborate. Fieldwork was carried out between January and March 2017. [PDF] HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/11/2017 Report «435643574358435943604361436243634364Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
