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Home Office approves new Conducted Energy Device for police use
Following a rigorous assessment of its safety and effectiveness, the Home Office has now approved the Taser X2 Conducted Energy Device (CED) for use by UK police. This device will aid police data collection on wider use of force.
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We have to find long-term solutions to consistently prevent harm and manage the demand forces are facing
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has responded to today's report on police effectiveness by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).
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Police forces co-ordinating week-long operations to enforce new penalties for mobile phone use at the wheel
As well as running targeted operations across the week, police are helping to raise awareness of the new penalties for this offence which come into force today.
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The scale of child sexual abuse means we cannot solely prosecute our way out
To best protect children from harm, we need to consider alternative approaches to those who view indecent images of children but don’t pose a physical threat, says NPCC Lead for Child Protection Chief Constable Simon Bailey. In response to the scale of child sexual abuse reports, CC Bailey proposes an alternative approach for debate.
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Congratulations to Cressida Dick - the first woman to lead the Metropolitan Police
Police chiefs looking forward to working with the new Met Commissioner
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Officers should only be separated following a firearms incident if it is practical and necessary
DCC Simon Chesterman responds to draft guidance published by the IPCC which deals with firearms officers in an incident where they have discharged their weapon resulting in death or serious harm.
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Police are addressing an issue in a number of forensic tests
Police are working with the CPS and the Forensic Science Regulator to respond to the issue
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Additional funding is vital in ensuring we are able to tackle the threat of child sexual exploitation
Following the Governments pledge of £40 million in measures to protect children and young people from sexual abuse, Chief Constable Simon Bailey highlights the importance of funding in safeguarding the vulnerable.
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The use of informants helps to prevent and solve the most serious crimes
Informants often provide timely and essential intelligence which cannot always be obtained by other means. This tactic can lead to very serious crimes being prevented including, murders, child sexual exploitation, and terrorism.
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Huge illegal firearms seizure following joint NCA and CT policing operation
Over 800 potentially lethal weapons have been seized and 282 suspects arrested during a month-long operation aimed at preventing criminals and terrorists gaining access to illegal firearms.
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We must build resilience in young people and educate them about sexual relationships
Research by the charity Barnardo's has highlighted increases in recorded cases of children committing sexual offences against other children in England and Wales between 2013 and 2016.