City councillor becomes youngest PCC in the country in by-election triumph

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IOPC investigating force over London Bridge attacker Usman Khan - Staffordshire Police is to be investigated over its offender management involvement with Usman Khan, who murdered two people following early release from prison in 2018.

Former officers elected as MPs - Three former police officers are among the intake of MPs heading for Westminster.

Call for speed up of IOPC reforms after 9-year case ends with no action - DC Mark Alston has 'no case to answer' after City of London forced to hold gross misconduct hearing following last year's court ruling.

Don't break your promises, Federation tells ministers - Police leaders have warned the new government it will need to think about more than officer numbers.

City councillor becomes 'youngest PCC in the country' in by-election triumph

Winning Labour candidate blasts government for 'falsely claiming austerity is working'.

Close finish: Northumbria's new PCC Kim McGuinness

Date - 19th July 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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Voters have elected the country’s youngest police and commissioner to replace the most experienced. City councillor Kim McGuinness says her lack of experience in criminal justice policy or policing will not stand in the way of succeeding...

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