SIO Corner: Protecting witnesses

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GMP Specials given Level 2 public order training to provide back up - Deployment is partly designed to reduce the number of rest days that need to be cancelled.

Ombudsman calls for armed response officers to have head-mounted cameras - The kit would ensure improved footage of weapons discharges, including tasers, the Police Ombudsman has recommended.

Forces refuse Met mutual aid request amid armed officer shortage - The force sought outside help after a number of AFOs handed in their weapons following the news that an officer has been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

NI Policing Board looking to appoint an interim chief - Chair Deirdre Toner told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee last week that the option of appointing an interim chief was 'simply not one that was open to us'.

SIO Corner: Protecting witnesses

This week we look at the variables thst need to be consiered when considering potential candidates for a witness support scheme.

Date - 16th September 2015
By - Tony Cook and Andy Tattersall

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