Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has paid tribute to Paul McKeever, the Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, who has died in hospital. The Federation said Mr McKeever, 57, had suffered a suspected embolism. Martyn Underhill said "Paul McKeever was a champion of the...
Hi everybody. Well, what a busy six weeks! I thought I'd update you on a few things that have happened. Some expected, some not. The Budget The Chancellors Autumn statement changed Dorset Police's predicted financial picture dramatically....an extension of the recession to 2018 and the veiled suggestion of cuts...
Four people have applied to be the new Chief Constable of Dorset.The closing date for applications was Thursday the 20th December. Out of the applicants, three are Deputy Chief Constables, and one is an Assistant Chief Constable, in police forces in England and Wales.Debbie Simpson, the current acting Chief...
The recent case of R v Holden and Houghton heralds a new and disturbing approach to Police Pursuits by the CPS. Mark Aldred, the barrister who defended both officers, considers the implications arising out of this case. In particular he considers the very real risk of prosecutions being brought...
Next Thursday (15th November) is the first ever elections across the country for Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC's). Their purpose will be to represent each county. According to the Home Office the aims of the PCC's are to 'ensure the policing needs of their communities are met as effectively as possible, bringing...
This Thursday (15th November) will witness the first ever elections across the country for Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC's). Their purpose will be to represent each county. According to the Home Office the aims of the PCC's are to 'ensure the policing needs of their communities are met as effectively as possible,...
Next Thursday (15th November) is the first ever elections across the country for Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC's). Their purpose will be to represent each county. According to the Home Office the aims of the PCC's are to 'ensure the policing needs of their communities are met as effectively...
It does not take very long to find out if something is false. You can almost always guarantee that a tabloid newspaper has exaggerated some if not all of a story. A check on the internet will enable a closer examination that will reveal where the inaccuracies are. So...
Next Thursday (15th November) is the first ever elections across the country for Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC's). Their purpose will be to represent each county. According to the Home Office the aims of the PCC's are to 'ensure the policing needs of their communities are met as effectively...
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has today published its Annual Report on police complaints, a copy of which I have attached. This report highlights the workings of the police complaints system and the concerns the public have about the conduct of the police. It contains information about the...
