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RADICAL REFORMS FOR POLICE ANNOUNCED
26th July 2010 A radical new programme of reform to change the face of policing and re-establish the link between the police and the public, tackle organised crime and protect our borders was unveiled by the Home Secretary today
(Added: 27 July 2010)
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NEW CODE OF PRACTICE TO CLOSE MULTI-MILLION POUND STOLEN PHONES LOOPHOLE
23rd July 2010 A new deal to stop an estimated 100,000 stolen mobile phones, worth around £4 million, being sold to recycling companies was announced today by Crime Prevention Minister James Brokenshire.
(Added: 23 July 2010)
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HOME OFFICE: POLICE MUST REMAIN VISIBLE DESPITE CUTS
23rd July 2010 Nick Herbert says the police must do everything possible to cut costs and use resources better.
(Added: 23 July 2010)
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HOME OFFICE: STATISTICAL NEWS RELEASE: POLICE SERVICE STRENGTH, ENGLAND AND WALES, 31 MARCH 2010
22nd July 2010 The latest National Statistics on police service strength in England and Wales produced by the Home Office are released today
(Added: 22 July 2010)
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'LEGAL HIGH' NAPHYRONE CLASS B DRUG
22nd July 2010 Naphyrone – often advertised as the legal high 'NRG1' – and its related compounds will become Class B drugs from Friday 23 July 2010, Minister for Crime Prevention James Brokenshire announced today.
(Added: 22 July 2010)
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SCOTTISH POLICE SERVICES AUTHORITY: SCOTS POLICE TRAINING REVAMP PUTS EMPHASIS ON HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
12th July 2010 Scotland’s new police recruits are to complete their formal training faster, and experience more operational time on the streets as part of the largest shake up of probationer training in recent years.
(Added: 12 July 2010)
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‘LEGAL HIGH’ NAPHYRONE TO BE CLASS B DRUG
12th July 2010 Naphyrone - often advertised as ‘NRG1’ - and its related compounds are to be banned and made Class B drugs, Minister for Crime Prevention James Brokenshire announced today.
(Added: 12 July 2010)
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56 YEARS FOR ILLEGAL VODKA GANG
12th July 2010 Six members of a gang who used high-tech equipment to turn out 24 fake bottles of vodka a minute were jailed at Southwark Crown Court today for more than 56 years following a complex international investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
(Added: 12 July 2010)
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HOME OFFICE: CHILD-SAFETY BUTTON ON FACEBOOK
12th July 2010 Facebook and the Home Office-backed centre for child protection join forces to help make the internet safer for young users.
(Added: 12 July 2010)
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SCOTLAND: CALLING TIME ON LIFE OF CRIME
6th July 2010 Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill today visited an award-winning Glasgow project which is working to help offenders turn their backs on crime.
(Added: 06 July 2010)
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Selected items from the UkPolicing.info eBrief Service