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Showing Stories from 2nd July 2020 to 11th August 2020

Appeal court rules that use of LFR breached privacy and data protection

(11/08/20) Force use of technology 'lacked clear guidance on watchlists' and gave officers too much discretion.

Remote working 'new normal' with improved information sharing

(10/08/20) The sudden switch to laptops during the lockdown has proved the IT case, improving joint working and saving time travelling to meetings, according to force managers and PCCs.

(31/07/20) Checks needed on court video links to ensure "fairness", says MPs (29/07/20) NPCC chair says under-resourced police becoming "first resort"

New chief to lead national cyber security centre

(29/07/20) Efforts to boost cyber security have been strengthened by the promotion of a senior civil servant. Lindy Cameron has been announced as the National Cyber Security Centre's new Chief Executive.

(29/07/20) 'Game changer' smart spray used on off-road bikers (29/07/20) Police Service must rethink response to 21st Century crime says review (28/07/20) First national purchasing system for digital forensics set to go live (28/07/20) West Yorkshire launch dashcam footage portal to catch offenders (28/07/20) Rural crime teams take on hare coursing gangs (27/07/20) Police leaders defend record on collaboration (27/07/20) West Midlands PC dismissed for striking suspects (27/07/20) Drone deployments: keeping up with the paperwork (23/07/20) Force turns to social media to promote 'inclusive workforce' (22/07/20) Officers justified in use of PAVA spray against violent pair, says PIRC (21/07/20) GMP unable to provide Home Office with crime data due to new IT system (21/07/20) Chiefs and crime commissioners are barriers to joint working says HMI (20/07/20) South Wales PC dismissed for false statements to IOPC investigators (20/07/20) West Mercia PC's murder trial delayed until next year

Social media clips don't tell full story, says Met Deputy Commissioner

(15/07/20) Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner, Sir Stephen House, said the force was looking into broadcasting officers' Body Worn Video footage of high-profile incidents to give a more balanced account and highlighted the problematic nature of short social media clips.