Government rejects £7 million fracking policing funds bid

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Forces begin cutting PCSOs in the face of budgetary pressures - Northumbria and Lincolnshire have both said this week that they will be reducing the number of PCSO roles in their forces.

South Yorkshire officer awaiting trial had received death threats - The PC was facing a trial over an alleged assault on a teenage football fan.

NPCC 'has to respect' forces' independence while pushing for change - Outgoing Chair Martin Hewitt admitted it is 'very frustrating at times' that the NPCC doesn't have statutory powers, but said it's not something he would push for.

Officer honoured for role in policing operation after death of Queen - A senior Belfast officer has been made a member of the Royal Victorian Order.

Government rejects £7 million fracking policing funds bid

At its peak Operation Manilla used 75-100 officers per day.

$Lancashire Police and Crime Clive Grunshaw speaks with anti-fracking protesters$

Lancashire Police and Crime Clive Grunshaw speaks with anti-fracking protesters

Date - 4th April 2018
By - JJ Hutber- Police Oracle

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A police and crime commissioner has urged the policing minister to reconsider his plea for extra help with the multi-million pound cost of local anti-fracking protests. Residents have been battling plans for major gas exploration in Little Plumpton...

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