Knife culture needs tackling, Met chief warns
News Article 27 January 2005
Knife culture is becoming one of London's worst crime problems, outgoing police chief Sir John Stevens has warned.
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Police and unions issue crime agency warning
Press Review 7 January 2005
The police and unions have warned ministers that the planned Serious Organised Crime Agency will be undermined by serious pay disparities between customs officers and police officers.
New powers for support officers
Press Review 23 December 2004
Police community support officers now have the power to detain suspects who refuse to provide their names and addresses.
Met slammed over treatment of black officers
Press Review 15 December 2004
The Metropolitan Police has been strongly criticised for discriminating against ethnic minority officers.
Falconer criticises police over search powers
Press Review 14 December 2004
In an interview with the Independent, the constitutional affairs secretary has said police forces are disproportionately using stop-and-search powers against black and Asian communities.
Morris details Met criticisms
News Article 14 December 2004
Former union leader Sir Bill Morris has published the findings of his 11-month inquiry into professional standards and employment matters in the Metropolitan Police.
Police fingerprint database crashes
Press Review 3 December 2004
A serious crash in the police computer system for checking fingerprints has hit investigations into thousands of crimes.
Police chief backs drinks price floor
Press Review 30 November 2004
The man set to become Britain's top policeman is calling for a minimum price to be put on alcoholic drinks.
Denham calls for policing charge on pubs
News Article 29 November 2004
A former policing minister has said city centre nightclubs and pubs should pay towards the cost of controlling alcohol-fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour.
Police chief hits out at red tape
Press Review 26 November 2004
Sir John Stevens, the outgoing commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has criticised the level of red tape affecting police forces.
More part time police on the beat
Press Review 25 November 2004
The government has published its plans to reform the police service.
Reforms aim to hit criminals and reassure communities
News Article 24 November 2004
The government has unveiled plans to overhaul the police service alongside new legislation to reform the way law enforcement agencies combat organised crime.
Tories attack policing 'red tape'
News Article 17 November 2004
Michael Howard has attacked new rules requiring police officers to fill in a form every time they stop someone.
Police under fire for inaction on crime profits
Press Review 12 November 2004
Police are not utilising new powers which allow them to seize the proceeds of crime, Home Office watchdogs said on Thursday.
