World first as Scotland introduces biometric data Code of Practice
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr Brian Plastow believes this Code 'promotes good practice, transparency and accountability' by setting out standards for professional decision-making.
View ArticleMayor denies not following due process on Cressida Dick's exit
The Mayor of London has appeared before the London Assembly after a Home Office ordered review concluded he effectively 'constructively dismissed' Cressida Dick.
View ArticleNew DG6 guidance a 'step forward' on pre-charge disclosure
The Chair of the PFNDF, Ben Hudson, told Police Oracle that while the new guidance is a positive move, legislative change remains the ultimate aim.
View ArticleCampaigners bring super complaint against police over stalking
The National Stalking Consortium, made up of a group of 21 expert individuals and organisations, have brought the super complaint ten years after stalking became a criminal offence.
View ArticleNew offences coming to crackdown on intimate image abuse
The legal changes, prompted by a recommendation by the Law Commission, will come via a planned amendment to the Online Safety Bill alongside a raft of new laws.
View ArticleMet pursuing 'tens of cases' on back of hotline and internal appeal
The public reporting hotline was launched earlier this week, with Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley confirming that an internal appeal took place shortly before that.
View ArticleThree South Wales specials now carrying Taser in force first
Three of the force's 114 volunteer officers will now carry the device after former Home Secretary Priti Patel authorised the move in May 2022.
View ArticleWest Mercia hosts inaugural Quality Policing Awards
A separate Community Thank You award was given to the Flood family, who have been working to fight knife crime since son Chris was seriously injured in a stabbing three years ago.
View ArticleStevenage Council latest addition to Hertfordshire's Specials scheme
Businesses work with Hertfordshire Constabulary to offer their employees time off to volunteer as Special Constables under the Employer Supported Policing scheme.
View ArticleSpecial showed 'extreme bravery' in disarming gunman off-duty
Abdullah Bin Imad, who has been a special for four years restrained the man and kept the gun out of reach until armed officers arrived minutes later.
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