Counter-terror lead’s warning over impact of unprecedented threat
Britain’s most senior counter-terror officer has delivered a stark warning to ministers over the impact on forces as they attempt to contain the unprecedented threat. Met Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley suggested other policing priorities in England and Wales could be at “significant” risk if resources are diverted to fight terrorism.
Damning report into privatised prison probation service
A key part of the government’s “useless” probation privatisation reforms could be scrapped and not impact on the resettlement of prisoners, chief inspectors of probation and prisons have warned. A “devastating” joint report on the government’s Through the Gate programme, reveals work done by 21 Community Rehabilitation Companies is having a negligible impact on reducing […]
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 […]