Ten-year low in lethal barrelled firearms discharges in London

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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'.

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Date - 5th August 2021
By - Gary Mason

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In 2021, London has seen the lowest number of lethal barrelled discharges for 10 years, with 114 between January and July compared with 183 for the same time period the previous year according to the Met. The figures were released after...

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