IOPC reforms will improve policing, says APACE lead

Headlines

'No foundation' to allegations of bias in Commander Bennett hearing - Commander Bennett has until February 10 to confirm whether he intends to appeal the decision to reject his application to recuse the entire misconduct panel.

Neighbourhood and response teams to chip in on roads policing - Operation Mile will involve Neighbourhood teams and Response and Patrol teams within roads policing enforcement work.

Stalker jailed after Met uses analytical software for VAWG case - The force previously told Police Oracle that the software is commonly used for county lines but they believed it was a first for VAWG.

Fatal collision inquest concludes pursuit was "legitimate" - An IOPC investigation had previously found the GMP officers followed all relevant policies and procedures.

IOPC reforms will improve policing, says APACE lead

New professional standards will improve outcomes and public satisfaction, according to one of the people involved in the reforms.

Date - 1st February 2020
By - Chris Smith

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