Officer who transformed his life shortlisted for prestigious award
An inspirational officer who turned his life around has been shortlisted for a National Diversity Award. PC Ben Forbes, 28, a Transformation Directorate at the Met, was nominated by colleagues and young people who he has tirelessly helped within the community.
Officers’ psychological welfare must be looked after, says Met Commissioner
The psychological welfare of police officers has never been more important with many experiencing some “horrendous situations” in recent months, Britain’s most senior officer has said. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said her officers have dealt with a “series of utterly horrific things”, with some attending both the deadly Westminster and London Bridge terror attacks […]
Officers’ psychological welfare must be looked after, says Met Commissioner
The psychological welfare of police officers has never been more important with many experiencing some “horrendous situations” in recent months, Britain’s most senior officer has said. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said her officers have dealt with a “series of utterly horrific things”, with some attending both the deadly Westminster and London Bridge terror attacks […]
Home Secretary says stop and search can be used to ‘confront’ acid attacks
Stop and search powers must be used to “confront” the rise in acid attacks, Home Secretary Amber Rudd has said. She also gave her backing to police officers using the controversial checks to deal with other offences, but only if used correctly.