Analysis


Water cannon 'ineffective' in summer riots
(18/06/14) Experts criticise the Met's purchase of water cannon and claim weapon would have been of little use to combat 2011 riots.

European billions available to back policing
(05/06/14) A key funding stream is available to tackle cross-border criminality and promote victim and witness welfare. Cliff Caswell reports.

Overtime: Goodwill doesn't pay the bills
(18/03/14) Officers have kept up their goodwill despite a raft of cuts – but there are signs that this is beginning to crack, writes Sarah Ingram.

SIO Corner: Seizing Evidence Powers And Crime Scene Searches
(12/03/14) This week we look at the legal powers required to seize evidence and introduce the subject of crime scene searches.