03 February 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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03 February 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Policing Related Press Releases

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Police Related Press Releases for 3rd February 2012 MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: NEW REFORMS TO HELP REDUCE REOFFENDING Friday, February 03, 2012: New plans to support the rehabilitation of offenders and the reduction of reoffending were outlined today by Justice Minister Lord McNally. IPCC LAUNCHES REVIEW INTO HOW IT DEALS WITH MOST SERIOUS CASES Friday, February 03, 2012: Following eight years of experience in carrying out independent investigations into the most serious cases the Independent Police Complaints Commission is launching a review in to how it deals with deaths in custody and deaths following police contact. IPCC: FINDINGS PUBLISHED FOLLOWING INQUEST INTO SHOOTING OF MICHAEL FITZPATRICK Friday, February 03, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has today issued the findings of its investigation following the fatal shooting of Michael Fitzpatrick by Sussex Police. RSPB: POLICE SWOOP TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED PEREGRINE PERSECUTION Thursday, February 02, 2012: A multiagency operation investigating alleged crimes against peregrine falcons has been launched across four police areas in England and Wales.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_030212.doc

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Police Related Press Releases for 1st & 2nd February 2012 HMIC: STRONGER CONTROLS NEEDED FOR UNDERCOVER DEPLOYMENTS THAT TACKLE CRIMINALITY ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC ORDER AND DOMESTIC EXTREMISM Thursday, February 02, 2012: Undercover officers deployed into protest communities gathered intelligence which enabled the police to prevent acts of serious violence; but there was serious intrusion into the lives of others, and this risk needs to be better managed in future, a report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has found. ACPO COMMENT ON HMIC REVIEW OF NATIONAL POLICE UNITS WHICH PROVIDE INTELLIGENCE ON CRIMINALITY ASSOCIATED WITH PROTEST Thursday, February 02, 2012: The review by HMIC recognises that undercover officers play a critical role gathering evidence and intelligence to protect communities from harm. It is one of the most challenging areas of operational activity undertaken by the police service IPCC: LETTER TO RT HON KEITH VAZ MP REGARDING IPCC STATISTICS Thursday, February 02, 2012: Dear Mr Vaz I am writing in relation to concerns you raised on last night’s File on Four programme regarding the way in which the IPCC collates its data on deaths in police custody. This also followed an article in yesterday’s Independent which raised similar concerns. APA: 'ELECTED PCCS SHOULD HAVE AN APPROPRIATE ROLE IN OVERSEEING COVERT POLICING' Thursday, February 02, 2012: Commenting on the release on 02.02.12 of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC)'s 'Review of national police units which provide intelligence on criminality associated with protest', http://www.hmic.gov.uk/inspections/review-of-the-national-public-order-intelligence-unit-npoiu/ APA Chairman Cllr Mark Burns-Williamson commented: “The Independent Inspectorate’s welcome report into covert policing provides a typically thorough and helpful examination of the serious issues arising from the Mark Kennedy case. HMRC: PAYBACK TIME FOR £17 MILLION VAT FRAUDSTER Thursday, February 02, 2012: Convicted Staffordshire fraudster, Terence Broad, has today been ordered to repay crime profits of £244,522 within four months or return to prison for a further three years. WOMEN'S AID FEDERATION OF ENGLAND: “TECHNOLOGY MUST BE SAFER” WARNS STALKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARITIES Wednesday, February 01, 2012: “Technology must be safer” warns stalking and domestic violence charities MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: NEW INTERPRETER SERVICES TO PROVIDE MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE JUSTICE Wednesday, February 01, 2012: Courts across England and Wales have started using a new interpreter service which is expected to save tax-payers more than £18m a year.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_020212.doc

01 February 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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31 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 31st January 2012 ACPO COMMENT ON CRIME MAPPING - ONE YEAR ON Tuesday, January 31, 2012: The upgrade of the existing http://www.police.uk website announced today will provide the public with even greater access to important information about crimes occurring in their local area, including crimes at or near points of interest, such as shopping areas, airports, railway stations, parking areas and night clubs NEW MOTORWAY GATES TO HELP DRIVERS Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Work to install five new gates that will help emergency services and the Highways Agency to free drivers stuck in traffic after major motorway incidents will start this weekend. SCOTLAND: MINIMUM PRICING OF ALCOHOL Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Minimum pricing for alcohol, together with the existing ban on irresponsible promotions could prevents thousands of deaths, illnesses and crimes and save Scotland millions of pounds. NPIA UPGRADES CRIME MAP TO MARK ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Website provides even more information about crime and anti-social behaviour in local neighbourhoods. FEDERATION REACTION TO PUBLICATION OF ‘GETTING IT RIGHT FOR VICTIMS AND WITNESSES’ Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Commenting on the publication of the consultation document ‘Getting it right for victims and witnesses’ (30 January), Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England & Wales, says: " It is important that the government ensures that suitable help and resources are available for those victims of crime who need it. However, with diminishing budgets, we must safeguard against any changes that could be expensive, wasteful or result in a poorer service for victims of crime. IPCC: RECOMMENDATIONS MADE FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH OF ANDRZEJ RYMARZAK IN POLICE CUSTODY Tuesday, January 31, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission made a number of recommendations following the death of Andrzej Rymarzak in police custody. HMRC: DUO JAILED FOR £700,000 VAT FRAUD Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Two fraudsters from Kent who falsely claimed VAT repayments of over £700,000 have been jailed following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC: FAKE TOBACCO FACTORY GANG JAILED Tuesday, January 31, 2012: A criminal gang who set up a factory potentially capable of making up to 625 million counterfeit cigarettes and five million pouches of fake hand rolling tobacco a year were jailed today. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: £50 MILLION FOR VICTIMS’ SERVICES Tuesday, January 31, 2012: In an overhaul of victims’ services, up to £50 million would be generated from offenders to help create a speedier, more supportive system for victims of serious crime.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_310112.doc

31 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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30 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 30th January 2012 IPCC HAS FOUND THAT THE INITIAL ESSEX POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF LEE BALKWELL WAS ‘SERIOUSLY FLAWED'. Monday, January 30, 2012: On 18 July 2002 Lee Balkwell was found dead at a farm in Upminster, Essex with his head and shoulders wedged between the drum and chassis of a cement mixer. His father Les Balkwell made more than 130 complaints about Essex Police's investigation into the death and the subsequent handling of his concerns. ACPO RESPONSE TO HOME SECRETARY'S DECISION TO ACCEPT THE RULING OF THE POLICE ARBITRATION PANEL Monday, January 30, 2012: Overall, the decisions strike a balance between the need to achieve savings given the national economic situation and the financial pressures facing individual police officers PSAEW: HOME SECRETARY'S SPEECH ON POLICE REFORM – LONDON 30 JANUARY 2012 Monday, January 30, 2012: Home Secretary's Speech on Police Reform – London 30 January 2012 HOME OFFICE: POLICE REFORM IS WORKING Monday, January 30, 2012: The government’s radical programme will leave us with a police force that is answerable to the public and transformed in its ability to fight crime, the Home Secretary said today. HOME OFFICE: HOME SECRETARY SPEECH ON POLICE REFORM Monday, January 30, 2012: The police do one of the most important jobs in this country. SCOTLAND: FAST-TRACK JUSTICE Monday, January 30, 2012: A pilot project designed to speed up the punishment of low level offenders sentenced to a Community Payback Order has seen encouraging results during its first nine months, with 92 per cent of offenders on the pilot sent out to pay back the community within 24 hours, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said today. CPS: LONDON'S TOP PROSECUTOR CHALLENGES SOCIAL ASSUMPTIONS ON RAPE VICTIMS Monday, January 30, 2012: The capital's Chief Crown Prosecutor is calling for a greater debate on ways in which society can challenge, combat and dispel the assumptions and myths associated with rape victims. IPCC SUPERVISED INVESTIGATION IN OPERATION ELVEDEN LEADS TO FOUR ARRESTS Saturday, January 28, 2012: The Independent Complaints Commission is supervising a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) investigation into alleged corruption.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_300112.doc

27 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Policing Related Press Releases

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27 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 27th January 2012 NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE: MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN POLICING Friday, January 27, 2012: A programme to equip frontline police officers with mobile devices, such as BlackBerrys and personal data assistants, has achieved a basic level of benefits. However, as the benefits for most forces do not extend beyond this basic level, then value for money has not yet been achieved from the £80 million of expenditure. NPIA RESPONSE TO NAO REPORT ON MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN POLICING Friday, January 27, 2012: Chief Constable Nick Gargan, Chief Executive of the NPIA, said: We welcome the report which makes recommendations for improvement. We will ensure they are taken seriously and inform our future work. IPCC INVESTIGATION INTO LEE LEWIS’ DEATH LEADS TO FIVE WRITTEN WARNINGS Friday, January 27, 2012: The IPCC investigation into the police pursuit of Lee Lewis in a road traffic incident near Port Talbot in 18 May 2008 found five officers had committed disciplinary offences during the police pursuit, after they failed to obey orders to stop pursuing. HMRC: CHESTERFIELD COUPLE JAILED FOR ILLICIT TOBACCO TRADING Thursday, January 26, 2012: A husband and wife, Melvin and Serena Mellors from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who ran an illicit enterprise dealing in smuggled tobacco and cigarettes, have been jailed today following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES: STATEMENT RE FALL IN POLICE NUMBERS Thursday, January 26, 2012: Responding to today’s announcement about the fall in police officer numbers, Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, says: “ Regrettably, the dramatic decline in police officer numbers comes as no surprise to us as the service contends with a minimum 20% cut to budgets. ACPO RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S PLANS TO TARGET METAL THIEVES Thursday, January 26, 2012: The government today announced plans to lay an urgent amendment to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill to prohibit scrap payments to purchase scrap metal and increase fines that regulate the metal recycling industry JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION: POOREST COMMUNITIES FEEL BRUNT OF SPENDING CUTS Thursday, January 26, 2012: The first systematic review of the real impact of public spending cuts on local authorities is published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation today (26 January). It finds that the most deprived local authorities have been hardest hit by the cuts. It also finds conflict within local authorities over whether the needs of vulnerable people should be prioritised.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_270112.doc

27 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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27 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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26 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

Apologies, wrong file sent last time, correct one this time! Extracts from Hansard Written Answers for 25th January 2012   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_Parl_eBrief_for_260112.doc

26 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 26th January 2012 HOME OFFICE: STATISTICAL NEWS RELEASE: POLICE SERVICE STRENGTH, ENGLAND AND WALES, 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 Thursday, January 26, 2012: The latest National Statistics on police service strength in England and Wales produced by the Home Office are released today. ACPO COMMENTS ON THE LATEST POLICE SERVICE STRENGTH STATISTICS Thursday, January 26, 2012: Latest Home Office statistics show that there were 136,261 police officers (full-time equivalent) as of 30 September 2011 in the 43 territorial police forces of England and Wales. This represents a decline of 6,012 when compared with September 2010. NORTHERN IRELAND: MAJORITY OF TASERS HAVE BEEN USED TO PREVENT SELF HARM: POLICE OMBUDSMAN. Thursday, January 26, 2012: Police Ombudsman investigators have found that in the first 20 investigations they have completed into the use of Tasers in Northern Ireland, the actions of the police were in line with guidelines for the use of the weapon and in most incidents the officers said they used it to prevent members of the public from harming themselves. HOME OFFICE: POLICE FORCES PRAISED FOR RISING TO SPENDING CHALLENGE Thursday, January 26, 2012: Police forces are improving services and still making significant savings, the Policing Minister said today. HOME OFFICE: SPEECH BY THE RT HON NICK HERBERT MP TO THE CITYFORUM EVENT Thursday, January 26, 2012: A speech given by The Rt Hon Nick Herbert MP to the CityForum event on 'securing strategic partnerships for police transformation' on 26 January 2012 ACPO: MINISTER ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE Thursday, January 26, 2012: The policing minister, Nick Herbert has announced plans to make an order requiring the police service and police authorities to collaborate in the provision of a national air service. IPCC OUTLINES TERMS OF INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTINGS IN COUNTY DURHAM Wednesday, January 25, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has outlined the Terms of Reference for the independent investigation following the fatal shootings of four people in County Durham on New Year’s Day.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_260112.doc

25 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 25th January 2012 HMIC: IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED TO THE SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES OF POLICE CRIME AND INCIDENT REPORTS Wednesday, January 25, 2012: A review by HMIC into the systems and processes of recording crime has found that although the majority of forces do well, and improvements have been made, there remains wide variation on accuracy. ACPO COMMENT ON HMIC REPORT - THE CRIME SCENE: A REVIEW OF POLICE CRIME AND INCIDENT REPORTS Wednesday, January 25, 2012: The UK is regarded as having one of the most rigorous crime recording regimes in the world and it is encouraging that this review by HMIC demonstrates that national crime statistics are more robust than ever BEATBULLYING: WE'RE ALTOGETHER BETTER: GOVERNMENT BIG SOCIETY FUNDING ENABLES TRANSITION OF AWARD-WINNING BEATBULLYING INTO NEW SOCIAL ACTION ORGANISATION Wednesday, January 25, 2012: TODAY the Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd MP, announces that £1.3 million from The Social Action Fund has been awarded to enable the creation of new not-for-profit organisation, We're Altogether Better http://www.werealtogetherbetter.org/ , formed to tackle social issues digitally. PSAEW PRESIDENT COMMENTS ON HMIC REPORT: THE CRIME SCENE Wednesday, January 25, 2012: Derek Barnett, President of the PSAEW said; “It is important that members of the public have confidence in the police to accurately record incidents of crime and disorder. This report clearly shows that we have in this country a robust and detailed regime of recording and categorising crime so that the public and policy makers can have an accurate picture of where and what crimes are being reported to the police. Although there are variations between Forces it is important to recognise that the sample sizes are small which makes a meaningful comparison difficult. However, as important as the process of categorisation of crime may be, what is of more concern to the public, in my view, is whether the incident has been properly investigated and the outcome communicated to the victim. HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS’ RENEWED ALCOHOL STRATEGY: A PROGRESS REPORT Wednesday, January 25, 2012: HMRC’s renewed strategy for dealing with alcohol duty fraud, now covering wine and beer as well as spirits, is a significant improvement on the previous strategy and the Department has achieved some of its early objectives. However, a report released today by the National Audit Office has found that there has been no tangible success achieved in working with industry to disrupt the illegal diversion of duty-unpaid alcohol back into the UK market. There has also been a low level of criminal sanctions against fraudsters. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE : WORLD LEADING PROBATION PILOTS ANNOUNCED Wednesday, January 25, 2012: A revolutionary approach to managing offenders on community sentences to cut reoffending will be trialled by two Probation Trusts, Justice Minister Crispin Blunt announced today. RSPB: DERBYSHIRE GAMEKEEPER LOSES APPEAL FOR ATTEMPTING TO KILL BIRDS OF PREY Tuesday, January 24, 2012: A Derbyshire gamekeeper, working on an estate within the Peak District National Park, has lost an appeal today (Tuesday 24 January 2012) against a previous conviction and sentence on seven charges relating to the illegal use of a trap baited with a live pigeon in order to take birds of prey, the intentional taking of a sparrowhawk and a number of animal welfare offences.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_250112.doc

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Police Related Press Releases for 23rd & 24th January 2012 SENTENCING COUNCIL: COURTS ISSUED WITH NEW GUIDELINE FOR SENTENCING DRUG OFFENDERS Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Today the Sentencing Council has published a new definitive guideline on drug offences. ACPO: COURTS ISSUED WITH NEW GUIDELINES FOR SENTENCING DRUG OFFENDERS Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Today the Sentencing Council has published a new definitive guideline on drug offences. It will bring sentencing guidance together for the first time to help to ensure consistent and proportionate sentencing for all drug offences that come before courts in England and Wales. HOME OFFICE: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER EVENTS BEGIN Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Lancashire and Cumbria played host today to the first of a series of regional events designed to prepare communities for the arrival of police and crime commissioners. JUSTICE: NEW FUNDING TO TACKLE FEMALE OFFENDING Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Community projects that tackle female offending have been awarded £3.5m in funding, Justice Minister Crispin Blunt announced today. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: NEW ONLINE TOOL IN TRANSPARENCY DRIVE Tuesday, January 24, 2012: The Ministry of Justice has published a new online tool that lets people see the length of time cases take in courts across England and Wales. CENTRE FOR CRIME AND JUSTICE STUDIES: NEW REPORT CHALLENGES COALITION AIM TO CONTAIN PRISON NUMBERS WHILE CUTTING WELFARE. Monday, January 23, 2012: At a time of spending cuts and continued increases to inequality, a new report argues the prison population are likely to rise further, despite the Coalition's expressed aim to contain and manage prison numbers (1).   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_240112.doc

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20 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Policing Related Press Releases

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Police Related Press Releases for 20th January 2012 ACPO: MORE THAN 7,000 ARRESTED DURING ACPO CHRISTMAS DRINK AND DRUG DRIVING CAMPAIGN Friday, January 20, 2012: More than 7,200 people were arrested in the month-long Christmas and New Year campaign targeting drink and drug drivers, ACPO lead for Roads Policing, Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport revealed today. POLICE FEDERATION: ROADS POLICING AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED Friday, January 20, 2012: West Midlands’ officer scoops roads policing award IPCC PUBLISHES FINDINGS FROM INVESTIGATION INTO MERSEYSIDE POLICE'S RESPONSE TO WOMAN'S CONCERNS Friday, January 20, 2012: An Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation has resulted in Merseyside Police apologising to the family of a woman who was murdered by her husband after significant concerns were identified about the way calls reporting she was being harassed were handled. HMRC: COUNTERFEIT TOBACCO SMUGGLING DUO JAILED Friday, January 20, 2012: Two men from the West Midlands were jailed today for their role in a plot to flood the region with 500,000 counterfeit cigarettes, branded as Superkings, following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The revenue loss on the haul is over £90,000. HOME OFFICE: ONE STEP CLOSER Thursday, January 19, 2012: The government has taken the next step in the process of banning a number of harmful drugs.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_200112.doc

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19 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 18th & 19th January 2012 HOME OFFICE: CRIME IN ENGLAND AND WALES: QUARTERLY UPDATE TO SEPTEMBER 2011 Thursday, January 19, 2012: The latest National Statistics on crime in England and Wales are released today. They are based on interviews from the British Crime Survey (BCS), and crimes recorded by the police, in the 12 months to September 2011. Each source has different strengths and weaknesses but together they provide a more comprehensive picture of crime than could be obtained from either series alone (see Notes to editors). HOME OFFICE: ‘HOMICIDES, FIREARM OFFENCES AND INTIMATE VIOLENCE 2010/11: SUPPLEMENTARY VOLUME 2 TO CRIME IN ENGLAND AND WALES 2010/11’ Thursday, January 19, 2012: This statistical bulletin is the second in the series of supplementary volumes that accompany the main annual crime bulletin ‘Crime in England and Wales 2010/11’ and presents more detailed information on homicides, firearm offences and intimate violence. APA: ‘LATEST CRIME STATISTICS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN POLICING CONTINUES TO INCREASE’ Thursday, January 19, 2012: The latest crime statistics published today show police recorded crime for the 12 months to September 2011 is down four per cent when compared with the previous 12 months. Recognition by the public of the work of the police, police authorities, local authorities and all those involved is demonstrated by yet another rise in public confidence. ACPO COMMENT ON QUARTERLY CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 2011 Thursday, January 19, 2012: Today's published crime data shows police recorded crime for the 12 months to September 2011 is down 4% when compared to the previous 12 months HOME OFFICE: HAVE YOUR SAY ON LATE NIGHT DRINKING VENUES Tuesday, January 17, 2012: A public online consultation has been launched today asking for views on the implementation of two new powers designed to help communities deal with problems associated with late night drinking. NORTHERN IRELAND: POLICE OMBUDSMAN AL HUTCHINSON ANNOUNCES INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS PRIOR TO LEAVING POST Tuesday, January 17, 2012: Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has announced that he is appointing Colin Lewis as Interim Chief Executive for the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. Colin is currently the Deputy Secretary responsible for the Management Services Group within the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI). Colin has agreed to accept a six month secondment to cover an interim period pending the appointments of a new Police Ombudsman and Chief Executive.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_190112.doc

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17 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 16th & 17th January 2012 SHORTLIST FOR THE KEITH HUGHES AWARDS 2011 Tuesday, January 17, 2012: The shortlist for the Keith Hughes Awards 2011 can now be revealed. SCOTLAND: POLICE AND FIRE REFORM BILL Tuesday, January 17, 2012: Single police and fire and rescue services in Scotland will bring local services to the heart of communities, the Justice Secretary said today. ACPOS: CHIEF CONSTABLE KEVIN SMITH RESPONDS TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE POLICE AND FIRE REFORM (SCOTLAND) BILL Tuesday, January 17, 2012: We are committed to delivering the best possible policing service for our communities across Scotland. VICTIM SUPPORT: NEW BURGLARY SENTENCING GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY COURTS PUT VICTIM FIRST Monday, January 16, 2012: Victim Support welcomes new sentencing guidelines on burglary http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk/docs/Burglary_offences_-_draft_guideline.pdf which come into force in all courts in England and Wales today and take into consideration the impact of crime on the victim. HOME OFFICE: MAYOR RECEIVES POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER POWERS Monday, January 16, 2012: Police and crime commissioner (PCC) powers have been transferred to the Mayor of London. IPCC PUBLISHES REPORT INTO SEAN WALL INVESTIGATION AFTER TWO OFFICERS FACE GROSS MISCONDUCT HEARING Monday, January 16, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission has published a Commissioner's Report today detailing its investigation outcomes into Sean Wall's complaints. These related to an incident when two detective constables gave the teenager alcohol. VICTIM SUPPORT CHALLENGES NEW MAYOR’S OFFICE TO TAKE A LEAD ON VICTIM-CENTRED POLICING Monday, January 16, 2012: The Mayor’s Office for Police and Crime replaces the Metropolitan Police Authority ACPO COMMENTS ON BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM'S STATISTICS ON RETAIL CRIME Monday, January 16, 2012: ACPO lead for economic crime, Commissioner Adrian Leppard, responds to BRC statistics showing an increased level of organised crime affecting the retail sector   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_170112.doc

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16 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Extracts from Written Answers for the Scottish Parliament

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13 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Policing Related Press Releases

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13 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 12th & 13th January 2012 ACPO: AUDIT INTO THE RETENTION OF HUMAN TISSUE Friday, January 13, 2012: ACPO is coordinating an audit of human tissue previously retained as part of suspicious death and homicide cases so as to establish the current situation in terms of police holdings. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: BAILIFF RULES TIGHTENED IN FIRST STEP OF REFORM Friday, January 13, 2012: Updated National Standards to define acceptable behaviour for bailiffs were today unveiled by Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly. IPCC: MERSEYSIDE POLICE OFFICER DISMISSED FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS Friday, January 13, 2012: A Merseyside Police officer has been dismissed after a misconduct panel concluded he had used police computer systems inappropriately. IPCC: STATEMENT ON IPCC’S STOP AND SEARCH POLICY Friday, January 13, 2012: Statement on IPCC's Stop and Search policy NPIA: MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE NPIA Friday, January 13, 2012: Policing Minister says the destination of the NPIA's functions would be announced in due course. ACPO: POLICE SERVICE ACROSS THE UK WELCOMES LAND BASED LOCATION EQUIPMENT BECOMING LAWFUL Thursday, January 12, 2012: From today, people can lawfully use personal locator beacons on land to assist search and rescue teams' efforts to find them.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_130112.doc

13 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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13 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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12 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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11 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 10th & 11th January 2012 IPCC PUBLISHES FINDINGS FROM MERSEYSIDE POLICE RESPONSE TO REPORT OF WELFARE CONCERNS Wednesday, January 11, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission can disclose today its findings from an investigation into how Merseyside Police responded to a report of concern for the welfare of a man who was found dead subsequently. DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY CONSTABULARY COMPLAINTS RECORDING “ESSENTIALLY SOUND”, ACCORDING TO PCCS AUDIT Wednesday, January 11, 2012: Following an audit of complaint recording practices at Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary, Professor John McNeill, the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland has awarded the force a rating of "Substantial Assurance". SCOTLAND: PAROLE BOARD ANNUAL REPORT Wednesday, January 11, 2012: The Parole Board for Scotland Annual Report 2010-11 was published today. ACPO: NEW NON EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE POLICE Wednesday, January 11, 2012: The public in England and Wales now have a new non emergency number to call if they want to speak to their local police force. ACPO COMMENT ON THE NUMBER OF RACIST COMPLAINTS ABOUT POLICE OFFICERS AND STAFF Tuesday, January 10, 2012: ACPO responds to figures from an Freedom of Information request showing an increase in the number of complaints received about racism among police officers and staff SPSA: TRIO JAILED FOR £1.2 MILLION CANNABIS HAUL Tuesday, January 10, 2012: Today (Tuesday 10 January 2012) at the High Court in Glasgow, three men involved in a large scale drug trafficking conspiracy have been jailed for a combined 15 years. IPCC ISSUES FINDINGS FROM INVESTIGATION INTO LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE CONTACT WITH JOY SMALL PRIOR TO HER DEATH Tuesday, January 10, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is today issuing its findings from an investigation into police contact with a family prior to their deaths in Leicester. IPCC ARREST FORMER POLICE OFFICER OVER ALLEGED DISCLOSURE TO JOURNALIST Tuesday, January 10, 2012: A 52 year old man, a former Metropolitan Police Service officer, was arrested by the IPCC at his home in Berkshire this morning (10 January) on suspicion of misconduct in public office and Data Protection Act offences. The arrest is the result of information passed to the IPCC by the Metropolitan Police Service team investigating Operation Elveden and relates to the alleged passing of unauthorised information to a journalist.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_110112.doc

11 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Extracts from Hansard Written Answers

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09 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 9th January 2012 PFEW EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH POLICE ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL DECISION Monday, January 09, 2012: Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, says: “ We are extremely disappointed with today’s decision by the Police Arbitration Tribunal and know that many police officers across England and Wales will be angry and dismayed about their future. However, we entered in to the negotiation process in good faith and therefore, whilst not happy with the entire decision, accept their ruling. PSAEW - POLICE ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL DECISION - WINSOR PART 1 Monday, January 09, 2012: Police Arbitration Tribunal Decision - Winsor Part 1 ACPO COMMENT ON THE POLICE ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL DECISION Monday, January 09, 2012: The final decision on police pay and conditions rests with the Home Secretary following a ruling by the Police Arbitration Tribunal today   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_090112.doc

06 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Weekly Policing Related Press Releases

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05 January 2012 - e-Briefing from UKPolicing.info - Daily Policing Related Press Releases

Police Related Press Releases for 5th January 2012 NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION: MESSAGE TO THE HOME SECRETARY – RESPONSE TO LAWRENCE VERDICT Thursday, January 05, 2012: Home Secretary Rt Hon Theresa May MP, ACPOS: FESTIVE DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN – WEEK FOUR UPDATE Thursday, January 05, 2012: During the final week of the annual ACPOS Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign, police officers across Scotland have detected 131 offenders who were driving whilst over the legal alcohol limit. In addition a further seven offenders were detected for driving whilst under the influence of drugs and three offenders were detected whilst under the influence of alcohol. This is an overall increase compared with the final week of last year’s campaign, in which 105 drink drivers were caught and a further four were caught driving while unfit through drugs. ACPO COMMENT ON THE POLICE SERVICE EIGHTEEN YEARS AFTER STEPHEN LAWRENCE'S MURDER Wednesday, January 04, 2012: The murder of Stephen Lawrence and its investigation had a profound impact on the police service and transformed how we serve our communities. IPCC: STATEMENT FOLLOWING SENTENCING IN STEPHEN LAWRENCE MURDER TRIAL Wednesday, January 04, 2012: Deborah Glass, Deputy Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission said: “Today’s sentences can only be a partial justice for the family of Stephen Lawrence. But following yesterday’s verdicts I would like to pay tribute to the extraordinary determination of the Lawrence family and all those who stood with them through their struggle to achieve justice for their son Stephen. There can be no doubt that in their struggle they were also instrumental in bringing much-needed fundamental reform to policing in this country. The Independent Police Complaints Commission, the result of a recommendation of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry, is itself one of those reforms. IPCC TO INDEPENDENTLY INVESTIGATE FIREARMS LICENSING ISSUES FOLLOWING DEATHS IN COUNTY DURHAM Wednesday, January 04, 2012: The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has commenced an independent investigation into firearms licensing matters after four bodies were found inside a house in County Durham on New Year’s Day.   COPYING MATERIAL We have no objection to this, and even encourage it! In order to facilitate this, we now give an option on each e-mail to download the original Word document to make it easier to cut and paste. However, the following conditions apply: • Only applies to official police related briefings, reports and research, and for individual research. It does not apply for any commercial purposes (contact UKPolicing.info for more information re commercial services). • A suitable acknowledgement should be included where UKPolicing.info material has been used. • If appropriate, PDF pages should be extracted in full. • If possible, a link to www.ukpolicing.info should be included so that individuals can sign up for their personal copy of the e-Briefs. • Crown Copyright and other copyright requirements should be acknowledged.   Whilst every effort is made to check for quality, accuracy and omissions, HORN Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any problems caused. All material is Copyright HORN LTD. Crown and Parliamentary Copyright is reproduced with the authority of the Controller. Contact HORN Ltd. by telephone to (+44) 01362 821232 The word version of this document is available at: http://www.ukpolicing.info/ebriefs/UKPolicing_News_eBrief_for_050112.doc