Austerity no excuse for ignoring mental health issues

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Introduce mandatory breath tests in England and Wales, says study - Parliamentary advisory body says initial roadside checkpoint tests could be carried out by non-police staff.

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Officer given written warning for pursuing suspect in police van - A West Yorkshire PC has been given a written warning for pursuing a suspect vehicle using a police van "without proper authorisation".

Officer dismissed after relationship with relative linked to investigation - Officer placed on barred list after failing to disclose change in his relationship circumstances to force vetting.

Austerity no excuse for ignoring mental health issues

Chief Constable says things are improving but all organisations must take responsibility.

Date - 4th April 2015
By - Helena Hickey - Police Oracle

Historians looking back at the population of the UK's prisons and custody suites in 50 years’ time will think we are “as bizarre as those who put children up chimneys”, a chief constable has said. Speaking at a The Beech...

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