How UK policing is helping the refugee crisis in war-torn Ukraine

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How UK policing is helping the refugee crisis in war-torn Ukraine

UK policing is helping source aid for Ukraine and must start preparing for refugees, an eye-witness tells Police Oracle.

Frontline: David Hamilton among refugees at the Przemysl reception area

Date - 29th March 2022
By - Chris Smith

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UK policing is coordinating a major humanitarian response to the Ukrainian crisis. So far charities, forces, Fed reps plus individual officers and staff have been organising fundraising events or sourcing everything from medical supplies to...

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