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Politics And The Police
Showing Stories from 18th June 2020 to 10th July 2020
PSNI chief constable calls in Hewitt to resolve funeral row
(10/07/20) The Police Service of Northern Ireland's Chief Constable has called in the National Police Chiefs' Council chair to resolve a highly-charged political row over whether a funeral broke lockdown rules.
Control rooms in danger of being overwhelmed, Inspectorate warns
(09/07/20) Police control rooms are in danger of being overwhelmed by demand, HM Inspectorate has warned. Inconsistent management systems and excessive non-emergency calls are adding to pressure on staff.
Commissioner defends stop and search in wake of Maida Vale referral
(08/07/20) The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has defended her force's handling of stop and search following a complaint from a Team GB athlete but has asked a senior officer to conduct a review of the force's policy on use of handcuffs.
Comment: what is real police work?
(07/07/20) As forces have once more been told to prioritise their workload Gary Mason reviews the lessons of policing during the lockdown.
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IOPC to launch thematic review of stop and search and discrimination
Review to be launched within months to "help drive real change in policing practice."..
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