Defence Police Federation says government plans are costly, messy and could create a conflict of interest. • A government proposal to merge the UK's two nuclear police forces would be costly, messy and could create a conflict of interest between protecting British weapons and foreign-owned power stations, the Defence Police Federation has w

Tim Madgwick to assume role of temporary Chief following retirement of Grahame Maxwell. • North Yorkshire’s DCC will step up to the plate when Chief Constable Grahame Maxwell retires from policing later this year, it has been confirmed. In a statement, North Yorkshire Police Authority said Tim Madgwick would act as Temporary

HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary publishes his findings on August disorder as debate on HASC report continues. • A further report focusing on the implications of August disorder was released by HMIC as this story went live. The document, entitled Rules of Engagement was launched by HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Dennis O'Connor

Defence Police Federation attacks 'irresponsible' move to cut civilian force and remove powers to investigate fraud. • Up to 1,500 jobs are likely to axed from the Ministry of Defence police because of deep budget cuts that will also strip the force of its powers to investigate fraud. The Defence Police Federation said it had