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Police
Learn more about the modern police, and how it's protecting you.
Latest on this topic
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Police and crime commissioners oath of impartiality
PCCs will be required to pledge an oath to represent 'all sections of the public without fear or favour'.
Published 16 August 2012 -
College of Policing
The college will be established in December 2012 and will set standards for training, development, skills and qualifications.
Published 16 July 2012 -
New police ICT company to drive down costs
Company will offer police forces better value for money.
Published 17 July 2012
See also
Publications
Internet links
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- Advice for the public: UK riots - Directgov
- Policing large scale disorder: lessons from the disturbances of August 2011
- Archived 'Police' website
- The police - Directgov
- Complaining about the police - Directgov
- Independent Police Complaints Commission
- Firearms licensing guidance on the National Archives website
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