Sheep, low crime... and bombs. Falklands seeks new Police Chief

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Detective who wrenched knife out of terrorist's hand receives award - DC Jerry Meek was eating his lunch on London Bridge on the way back from court when he intervened.

Equalities Commission forces recruitment review after PSNI case - Forces will have to review recruitment processes after a landmark case against PSNI ruled a man with autism had not been adequately helped with a job application.

BTP Fed demands health insurance to cover assaulted staff - The leader of British Transport officers has called for officers to be given private health insurance to cover assaults.

Officers given warning option for heroin and crack cocaine possession - Drugs minister defends change as a "smart use of the law".

Sheep, low crime... and bombs. Falklands seeks new Police Chief

It has more sheep than residents, a complicated history and snows from April to October. Who'd be the Falkland Islands next Chief of Police?.

Island life: part of the Falklands police patrol fleet

Date - 11th September 2021
By - Chris Smith

It’s a place where the COVID-19 lockdown has been barely noticed. Big news has been a Landrover being stolen. There are stunning views and no over-crowding. Being Chief of Police is described by the board as “an exciting...

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