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Police and Crime Panel recommends involving HMICFRS in chief selection
The recommendation follows an IOPC investigation into the selection process for the chief constable of Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel (PCP) has recommended that the government considers involving HMICFRS in the selection and appointment of chief constables, after an abando
Twenty forces in England now using Naloxone says NPCC
Mark Lay, the National Drugs Coordinator for the NPCC, told the Public Accounts Committee that plans to provide the spray to firearms officers are also being looked at. More than 350 lives have been saved in England and Scotland due to the "encouragement and promotion" of Nalox
PC cleared of gross misconduct over Tasering of 10-year-old girl
IOPC pushed for misconduct hearing after Met disagreed with action and CPS said case did not merit prosecution. A Met PC has been cleared of gross misconduct over his use of a Taser against a 10-year-old girl. The incident on 21 January 2021, started when police were called to a report th
Changes to misconduct regulations to be rolled out in three stages
Gloucestershire officer charged with driving force vehicles while disqualified
Missing persons unit officer wins recognition award for supporting families
Humberside custody visit scheme recognised with national award
Government moves on IPP sentences
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