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Jan 16, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
£3bn worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year Border Force seized 119 tonnes of illegal drugs with a street value of £3 billion last year in the highest number of seizures on record. The volume of drugs seized by police and Border Force in the year ending March 2024 increased by 52 per cent compared with the previous 12 months.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
Bill passed in Scotland to strengthen public confidence in policing A Bill to further improve police complaints and police conduct procedures has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill will ensure allegations of misconduct among police officers and staff are dealt with more transparently and effectively.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
PSNI briefs MPs about the resourcing pressure on policing The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) chief operating officer has warned MPs about the challenges facing policing as a result of “significant underfunding” since 2010. Pamela McCreedy said this has led to a declining police officer and staff headcount in Northern Ireland and is having a “serious impact” on victims of crime, local communities and the PSNI’s workforce.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
Chief constable of Thames Valley Police suspended amid IOPC investigation The chief constable of Thames Valley Police Jason Hogg has been suspended while an investigation is carried out into potential gross misconduct. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it was investigating concerns that he failed to adequately investigate allegations relating to the improper retention of sensitive information by a former officer.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
New legislation introduced to curb rising synthetic drugs threat More than 20 dangerous substances have been banned from today (January 15), including xylazine, as “significant efforts” are made to combat the threat of devastating synthetic drugs, which the Government warns is increasing.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
IBM to deliver User Services for the new Emergency Services Network The Home Office has announced a new partnership with IBM to deliver the Emergency Services Network (ESN) following a series of delays by previous suppliers. The ESN will support more than 300,000 emergency responders in Great Britain, providing them with better technology and faster access to data in emergency situations and frontline operations.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
Gross misconduct proven against former officer who sent inappropriate messages to woman A former West Midlands Police constable who sent inappropriate messages to a woman he had arrested would have been dismissed if still serving after gross misconduct was proven. An investigation was carried out by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after the woman made a complaint about remarks the officer had made about her appearance, which she considered were inappropriate.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
Force using AI to help the most vulnerable callers West Midlands Police (WMP) is using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology to fast-track the most vulnerable people who call its non-emergency number asking for help. The force said it has updated its technology to unlock the power of AI to make sure vulnerable callers using the 101 system are immediately put through to well trained and experienced staff.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
Cleveland Police needs to improve how it protects children at risk Cleveland Police needs to urgently improve its response to children who are missing, and how it investigates online child sexual exploitation, the police inspectorate has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) graded Cleveland Police’s performance across five areas, assessing how well it safeguards children who are at risk.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
policeprofessional.com | Paul Jacques
Concerns over vetting as police conduct Bill reaches final hurdle The general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has written to all MSPs raising concerns regarding the vetting process changes introduced within the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill faces its final hurdles in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (January 15) with David Kennedy urging MSPs to ensure that vetting practices are “fair, transparent and consistent”.
