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No charges for former officers in Stephen Lawrence murder investigation
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided not to charge four former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers over their handling of the investigation into Stephen Lawrence’s murder.
Police Professional 		6/7/2023
News
Royal event delivered without ‘significant disruption’, says Police Scotland
Police Scotland said the dedication of King Charles III in Edinburgh on Wednesday (July 5) was “delivered without significant disruption”.
Police Professional 		6/7/2023
News
‘Untenable’ budgetary position leaves policing on a ‘cliff edge’, warns PFNI
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has warned that the police service is “going over a cliff edge with seemingly little or no prospect of any short-term financial lifeline”.
Police Professional 		6/7/2023
News
Chief Constable Simon Byrne briefs the Northern Ireland Policing Board on the impact of Police Service Budget Settlement
Speaking at the Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting today, Thursday 6th July, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “I am grateful to the Board for their decision to make the Police Service budget situation the focus of this month’s accountability meeting. This is an opportunity for us to place on record the scale of the financial challenge we face and to share our concerns about the implications for the communities we serve.
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) 		6/7/2023
News
Unprecedented operation leads to £130M of cannabis seized
At a scale and pace not seen before, police across England and Wales have coordinated a thousand search warrants against Organised Crime Groups (OCGs), arresting hundreds of people and seizing firearms, huge amounts of cash and cannabis plants worth approximately £115-£130 million.
National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 		6/7/2023
News
No charges for ex-police officers in original Stephen Lawrence investigation
Nick Price, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “The appalling racist murder of Stephen Lawrence 30 years ago had far-reaching implications on policing in this country, and for the nation as a whole.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 		6/7/2023
News
PSNI left with £6.2m VIP security bill amid warnings force could be ‘unrecognisable’ due to cuts
Policing in Northern Ireland is working in “reverse gear” with concerns there are not enough officers to deal with a major incident, it has been warned.
Belfast Telegraph 		6/7/2023
News
Loaded handgun and drugs seized in Guelph, one man arrested: police
CANADA: Guelph police say a man from the Niagara Region is facing a long list of criminal charges. Earlier this year, authorities investigated a man from Smithville, who they believe was in the city to traffic illegal substances.
Global News (Canada) 		6/7/2023
News
Winnipeg police chief unveils $10 million strategy to tackle downtown crime
CANADA: Winnipeg police chief Danny Smythe said on Thursday the $10 million strategy will include 24 new officers, 75 new CCTV cameras with a monitoring station and a "crime prevention hub." When asked what areas will be supported by the investment, Smythe said the strategy will focus on the exchange district, sports and hospitality district, and the Forks.
Global News (Canada) 		6/7/2023
News, Video
Toronto man arrested after striking police cruiser, 2nd vehicle while fleeing officers
CANADA: A man is in custody after allegedly crashing into two vehicles, including a police cruiser, while trying to flee from police. York Regional Police say the incident began when officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Jane Street and Hullmar Drive, south of Steeles Avenue.
City News (Canada) 		6/7/2023
News
Hamilton Police Services Board asks province if city’s integrity commissioner has authority over board members
CANADA: The Hamilton Police Services Board has sent a letter to the province requesting it examine the city integrity commissioner’s authority to investigate and impose penalties against Coun. Esther Pauls as a member of the police board.
The Hamilton Spectator (Canada) 		6/7/2023
News
Garda awarded €50,000 after taking disability discrimination claim against force
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: WRC adjudicator says evidence of chief superintended in case over alleged denial of promotion ‘not credible’ A garda has secured €50,000 in compensation for ongoing disability discrimination after the force, which expressed “grave concerns” over her mental health, was found to have prevented her promotion to the rank of sergeant.
The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 		6/7/2023
News
ICL, DRI want recording-devices bill changed
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and Digital Rights Ireland (DRI) have submitted a list of amendments to proposed legislation on garda use of recording devices. The organisations say that the changes are needed to safeguard people’s rights to privacy, data protection, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and non-discrimination.
Law Society Gazette Ireland 		6/7/2023
News
Gardai inspect premises in Louth as part of EU clamp down on human trafficking
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Premises in Louth were among those inspected by Garda as part of an EU-wide action targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation last month. Between June 10 and June 17, last Gardaí conducted 98 inspections in counties including Dublin, Louth, Wicklow Westmeath, Cavan and Sligo
Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 		6/7/2023
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Policing denies ‘cozying up’ to adult websites linked to modern slavery
Representatives from the NCA and NPCC told the Home Affairs Committee that while it is not a comfortable relationship, a lot of intelligence comes from these websites.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		6/7/2023
News
NPCC reiterates call for chiefs to be given final say on sanctions
Misconduct lead CC Craig Guildford has doubled down on his stance after recent media coverage suggested the Home Office is preparing to give these powers to chiefs.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		6/7/2023
News
Officers involved in Stephen Lawrence investigation to face no criminal charges
The CPS has decided there is sufficient evidence to charge any of the four former Met Officers in relation to their handling of the original investigation.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		6/7/2023
News
Nick Adderley offers to pay for Thin Blue Line patch for officers and staff
The Northants Chief Constable has announced the gesture following on from media debate and speculation over whether officers should be allowed to wear it this week. The Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, Nick Adderley, has offered to pay for the Thin Blue Line patch for his officers and staff out of his own money.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		6/7/2023
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The illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think: Who’s behind it and how it could be controlled
The illegal organ trade sporadically hits the national and international headlines, with suggestions that the activity largely takes place underground, carried out by organised criminals; but Assistant Professor and organ trade researcher Frederike Ambagtsheer argues that the reality is far removed from that, involving close collaborations between professionals and the criminals, and requires a broad range of responses.
Policing Insight 		6/7/2023
Feature, Opinion
Police seize £130m worth of cannabis in UK-wide crackdown
Police have seized up to £130m worth of cannabis plants and arrested almost 1,000 people in the UK's largest ever crackdown on organised crime. More than 180,000 plants were discovered in raids across England and Wales in June. Officers also seized 20 firearms, £636,000 in cash and 20kg of cocaine, with a potential street value of £1m. The operation has been described as the "most significant" of its kind ever run across UK law enforcement.
BBC 		6/7/2023
News

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