Police Blog

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This is where we review and discuss the latest topics and incidents in the police industry that have made the news or we feel merit discussion.

Do Police Aptitude Tests Really Separate Candidates?

If you are applying for a job that carries so much responsibility, it goes without saying that there need to be stringent aptitude tests in place in order to ensure that the right type of … (Read More)

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The Police DNA Database

This is a very controversial subject for many people in the UK who believe that the state already infringes too far into the everyday lives of the people in this country. The DNA database is … (Read More)

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Are Regional Police Forces the Way Forward?

Given the fact that all police forces across the country are facing massive cuts in their budgets and are having to save money wherever they can, the separate county forces are investigating all possibilities to … (Read More)

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80 Million Police ‘Blackberry’ Fiasco

It is difficult to know whom to blame when it comes to this disgraceful mismanagement of public funds: whereby £80 million worth of mobile phones and other communication equipment (41,000 units) was handed over to … (Read More)

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Complaints Regarding Police Officers

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has recently announced statistics for complaints against police officers in England and Wales and unfortunately, for the most part, it does not make for good reading. In the year … (Read More)

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Respect for the Police In 2012

Am I just being far too idealistic when I say that the majority of the population nowadays has a deep level of respect for the police? Are we all proud of the fact that we … (Read More)

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Does The UK Border Agency Make it Harder for the Police?

Of course, this is a very controversial issue; one that The UK Border Agency would almost certainly vehemently deny being the case. However, many people can very easily break through this veneer and see how … (Read More)

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The Right to Remain Silent in Police Interview

How many times have you watched a crime drama on the television which depicts a cocky criminal thinking that they are so clever in refusing to answer any questions put to them by the police? … (Read More)

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Policing of the Summer Riots 2011

In many ways it seems as though the police are damned if they do and damned if they don’t, when it comes to the policing of riots. One minute they’re being criticised for utilising tactics … (Read More)

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Bumper Bonuses for Police Bosses

Have you been enraged through the fact that the banks were the main players in the frightening downturn in the international economy and then they continue to greedily claw in massive bonuses? This is certainly … (Read More)

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