NPCC plays down rift with Priti Patel over demonstrations

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Ombudsman calls for armed response officers to have head-mounted cameras - The kit would ensure improved footage of weapons discharges, including tasers, the Police Ombudsman has recommended.

Forces refuse Met mutual aid request amid armed officer shortage - The force sought outside help after a number of AFOs handed in their weapons following the news that an officer has been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

NI Policing Board looking to appoint an interim chief - Chair Deirdre Toner told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee last week that the option of appointing an interim chief was 'simply not one that was open to us'.

Online Safety Bill a game-changer in fight against CSA 'pandemic' - Chair of the PIER Institute and former NPCC lead for child protection, Simon Bailey, believes there will be an inquiry into the escalation of this problem in '15 or 20 years' time'.

NPCC plays down rift with Priti Patel over demonstrations

Police leaders have played down claims of a rift between the Home Secretary over their handling of anti-racism protests. The NPCC also said local commanders were balancing the right to protest and COVID-19 enforcement.

Date - 11th June 2020
By - Chris Smith

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