Chief: I cannot sit idly by as my officers are exposed to increasing levels of violence

Headlines

MPs hit out at 'radio silence' on remit of new NI historic investigations unit - Northern Ireland Committee seeks government explanation on funding and make-up of new "joined-up" Troubles legacy investigations body.

No case to answer after investigation into Met's professional standards unit - An investigation into claims officers from the Met's professional standards unit abused their position has found no case to answer.

Thatcham Research questions safety of automated lane keeping systems - Research centre says ALKS systems cannot spot debris on road or pedestrians on the carriageway.

Ofcom launches Airwave handset price investigation - Two firms selling police handsets are facing a pricing investigation by the communications watchdog.

Chief: I cannot sit idly by as my officers are exposed to increasing levels of violence

Force vows to issue Tasers to everyone on the frontline.

Taser issue: The devices will be made available to every officer who wants one, says CC Nick Adderley

Date - 20th August 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

11 Comments

A chief admitted policing “hasn’t moved with the times” after ordering the issue of Tasers to every frontline officer in his force in response to a "sickening trend" of attacks on the emergency...

Do you have an interesting news story? Contact the newsdesk on 0203 119 3303
or alternatively get in touch via the contact form.

And also...

MPs hit out at 'radio silence' on remit of new NI historic investigations unit

Northern Ireland Committee seeks government explanation on funding and make-up of new "joined-up" Troubles legacy investigations body.

No case to answer after investigation into Met's professional standards unit Thatcham Research questions safety of automated lane keeping systems Latest headlines »

Features

Opinion: why are PCSOs invisible?

If police only have dealings with people in extreme circumstances it is difficult to build good relationships with the community they serve. This is why PCSOs are vital argues Dr Susanne Knabe-Nicol.

Data driven: how one force is using apps to inform HR and learning What are Integrated Domestic Abuse Courts? More features »