IPCC criticised for investigation into death of Sean Rigg An independent review has criticised the Independent Police Complaints Commission’s (IPCC) investigation into the death of Sean Rigg.
Approval for Home Sec officer murder announcement Yesterday’s announcement by the Home Secretary that killers of police officers will receive minimum whole-life jail terms has been met with broad approval across the Service
Civil prevention orders 'not fit for purpose' say Ceop Civil court orders designed to prevent sex offenders targeting children after they are released from prison are "not fit for purpose", a report commissioned by the Association of Chief Police Officers has found.
New ACC for Gwent Gwent Police has appointed Lorraine Bottomley as Assistant Chief Constable; she will take over from Paul Symes who has been Temporary Assistant Chief since March.
College of Policing: mental health training vital Chief Constable Alex Marshall, has responded to the recent findings of the Independent Commission on Mental Health and Policing saying the College of Policing is "acutely aware of the need for specific police training around mental health".
Speed op catches 700 drivers in 7 days More than 700 speeding motorists have been captured on camera in a week-long operation by police in Durham and Cleveland.
Met ‘must improve response’ to mental health says ICMHP The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) must improve its response to mental health to reduce the likelihood of deaths or serious injury occurring in the future, according to an independent report.
ACPO's UK Police Directory 2013 The definitive guide to the UK’s police forces and criminal justice system has been fully updated for 2013.
Belfast Stages International Conference for Emergency Service Chiefs Ahead of the 2013 World Police and Fire Games, the hosts will hold a conference on 'Partnerships in Safety; Building safe and Just societies' at the iconic Titanic Belfast.
Mental health is core business Award-winning blogger Michael Brown gives his reaction to last week's report by Lord Adebowale on the emergency services' mental health response.
When are we going to take social media seriously? Chief Executive of Public-i Catherine Howe calls on ACPO and the College of Policing to put developing social networking strategy at the top of the to-do list
PCCs: time for a pit stop? Local councillor and Guardian writer Jon Harvey asks some important questions of police and crime commissioners six months into the job.
Underlying Threat Security Correspondent Dr Dave Sloggett looks at the potential for a hidden terrorist threat behind recent headline-grabbing incidents.
Stage 2 Transfers: What are they, and what do you need to do next? Miranda Carruthers-Watt, Chief Executive and solicitor to the office of the Lancashire PCC, talks about the importance of Stage 2 Transfers, the next - vital - stage in the shift of responsibility from police authorities to commissioners.
Chemical Concerns Dr Dave Sloggett looks at the implications of a chemical attack for emergency services, and considers whether such a threat is on the horizon.
Boston Uncut Security Correspondent Dr Dave Sloggett looks at the issues arising from the attack at this week's Boston Marathon.
'PCCs must show people its worth voting' Following the recent delivery of PCCs' inaugural policing plans, Philip Mason talks to Commissioner for Greater Manchester Tony Lloyd about his relationship with CC Peter Fahy, gaps in the legislation and how to better-engage the electorate.
Maggie's army?: Baroness Thatcher's policing legacy Following Baroness Margaret Thatcher's passing, former Gloucestershire Chief Dr Tim Brain's reflects on her impact on British policing
Talent Pool Recruitment - Babcock International Babcock International are looking for experienced, qualified and knowledgeable Trainers and Subject Matter Experts in the Emergency Services sector. More
PT Poll of the Week Did the media over-react to former Kent Youth PCC Paris Brown's social media activities? Yes No