Management of pursuit in which 25-year-old was killed will be examined by watchdog.   The management of a pursuit that culminated in the deal of a 25-year-old man is to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. The watchdog said it would examine what had happened b

Force needs to entertain university leavers as well as PCSOs and specials, says Commissioner.   The Met needs to consider recruiting from channels other than Specials and PCSOs, members of the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee have been told. Appearing before

Force confirms that more than 1,000 email addresses of victims of crime were accidentally disclosed.   The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is reviewing its computer processes after accidentally disclosing the email addresses of more than 1,000 crime victims. In a statement, the Force

Force embarks on pan-London operation ahead of West Ham v Millwall Championship encounter.   Officers with the Metropolitan Police are embarking on a pan-London operation with colleagues from BTP amid concerns over a potential flashpoint football match. The Force said that the op wou

CPS decide to charge MP with perverting the course of justice prompting his resignation from his cabinet position.   Chris Huhne has resigned as Energy Secretary after being charged over allegations he lied to police to escape a driving ban. The Cabinet minister is accused of handing

Above: OSPRE: PC to Sergeant Week 17

This week, in association with ospretraining, we cover topics from Evidence and Procedure, namely Detention and Treatment of persons by Police Officers.   This week we have just one chapter to look at this week, and what an important chapter it is. Chapter 9 in the Evidence and

New technology provides a simple way to deter thieves and improve partnership working.   In the not-too-distant past, using the internet was something you could only do by logging on to a computer that took up most of your spare room – and stealing a PC was a complicated effort undertaken by o

This week we focus on the importance of setting investigative strategies and their subsequent implementation.   In this series we look at various aspects of life as an SIO. This includes the necessary skill sets for the successful SIO, the management of serious crime investiga

In the final part of Police Oracle's five-part serialisation of the Police Foundation's 'The Briefing' article about Safer School Partnerships we look at the future of Safer School Partnerships.   This Police Foundation Briefing provides an introduction to Safer School Partnerships, examining th

This week, we look at the issues surrounding the policing of a non-molestation order.   The Learning the Lessons Committee is a multi-agency committee established to disseminate and promote learning across the police service. Its members are: ACPO, APA, Home