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UK Government confirms recruitment target across the four forces in Wales
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government has today confirmed the police officer recruitment targets for every police force in England and Wales for 2020 to 2021.
Letter from Home Secretary Priti Patel to Sir Thomas Winsor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, following the publication of Sir Richard Henriques’ review.
Letter from Home Secretary Priti Patel to Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, following the publication of Sir Richard Henriques’ review.
The CNC welcomes a new Deputy Chief Constable with the appointment of Chris Armitt
The additional ring-fenced funding will significantly increase the number of officers carrying the devices in England and Wales.
This circular describes the effect of the Firearms (Fees) Regulations 2019.
The first Women in Armed Policing (WIAP) conference took place in Birmingham this week.
Civil Service increases special leave allocation for special constables
This circular publishes the amended eyesight standards for police recruitment, with effect from 16 September 2019.
Home Secretary Priti Patel spoke at the Police Superintendents' Association annual conference 2019
Up to 6,000 officers to be recruited in the first year backed by £750 million of government funding, following commitment to increase police over next 3 years.
Special chicken boxes warning young people about the dangers of carrying a knife are being introduced in chicken shops across Britain, the policing minister has announced today.
Policing Minister confirms £35 million for 18 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to set up Violence Reduction Units.
A stop and search pilot has today been rolled out to all 43 forces in England and Wales
Home Secretary Priti Patel received a briefing today on how police forces will coordinate operations ahead of Brexit.
The Board will drive forward the government’s commitment to recruit 20,000 new officers over the next 3 years.
The Chairman of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA), Vic Emery OBE, welcomes a new Authority member.
Home Office launches consultation on statutory guidance for police issuing firearms licences.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has been awarded a special commendation for our commitment to workplace health.
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