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Police
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Latest on this topic
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Police and crime commissioners update bulletin
Twelfth edition of the bulletin includes information on the Home Office PCC marketing campaign, plus much more.
Published 28 September 2012 -
New policing minister visits West Midlands
Damian Green meets officers spending more time on the beat thanks to new fingerprint equipment.
Published 12 September 2012 -
Police and public to benefit from reforms
The Home Secretary addresses the Police Superintendents' Association conference.
Published 11 September 2012 -
Police pensions
New information on reform to police pension schemes.
Published 4 September 2012 -
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
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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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