The Week In Review
Thu 10th May to Wed 16th May
PolFed 2012: Conference Commentary
16/05/12 - Police Oracle's Editorial Team are providing regular updates and observations during the Police Federation Conference 2012 in Bournemouth. Wednesday, 16:50 James Deller - Content Manager Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison gave an update to Conference on the policing developments leading up to the Games which is on
Police Minister Lambasted At Conference
16/05/12 - Nick Herbert MP defends the government and Tom Winsor – and refuses to support allegations voiced over the reformist's character. Policing Minister Nick Herbert said he would not be drawn on the “character assassination” of Tom Winsor after a Federation member said the reformist would not qualify to hold the office of constable
Police Officer Dies From Gunshot Wounds
15/05/12 - Authorised firearms officer found with gunshot injuries at police station. Following the death of a serving police officer in London, the Metropolitan Police have issued the following statement: "A serving Metropolitan Police officer was found suffering gunshot injuries at North Woolwich police station at approx 14.30hrs on Sunday
- 16/05/12 - Officers Are 'Grabbing Country's Imagination'
- 16/05/12 - Fed: 'We Cannot Continue Policing On Goodwill'
- 15/05/12 - Female Officers: 40 Per Cent 'Have Considered Leaving'
- 16/05/12 - Inspecting Ranks 'Are Not Management On-Costs'
- 16/05/12 - Policing Minister: 'Chiefs Must Manage Austerity'
- 15/05/12 - Fed Chair: The Country Feels Outraged
- 16/05/12 - Dizaei Sacked For Second Time
- 15/05/12 - PCCs 'Should Swear Oath Of Office'
- 15/05/12 - Reform Concerns: 'ACPO Could Have Done More'
- 16/05/12 - Home Sec Behaviour 'A Disgrace'
- 14/05/12 - Fed Letter To PM In Full
- 15/05/12 - Driver In Police Car Collision Airlifted To Hospital
- 13/05/12 - PNB Agrees Winsor Timetable
- 15/05/12 - PC Given Assault Court Date
- 14/05/12 - Fed Conference Gets Underway
- 16/05/12 - Officer Charged with Child Sex Offence
Regular Features
SIO Corner: Investigative Briefings And Debriefings
This week, in the first section of a new chapter, we look at the investigative briefings and debriefings. 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 investigation and
Exclusive Articles
In Focus: May's Landmark Month
As anger at the government from rank-and-file officers spills over, ministers are once again forced on the defensive over their reform agenda. With members of the Federation marching through London, the resignation of a chief constable in protest at new governance arrangements and a turbul















