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Six months until first PCC elected
On 15 November the public will go to the polls to elect their first police and crime commissioners
Published 15 May 2012 -
The case for police reform
Nick Herbert has written to police officers, explaining the police reform agenda. Read the letter in full.
Published 10 May 2012 -
CEOP head speaks out on child protection
Peter Davies says police need the right tools for the internet age.
Published 3 April 2012 -
PC William Barker receives posthumous award
PC Barker's bravery and sacrifice was recognised with a commendation by the Queen.
Published 23 March 2012 -
Review into police pay and conditions
Home Secretary receives the final part of Tom Winsor's review.
Published 15 March 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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