Met police chief to quit
Press Review 28 June 2004
Sir John Stevens, the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, is likely to leave Scotland Yard early next year, says the Times.
Blunkett threatens legal action over Humberside chief
News Article 25 June 2004
David Blunkett has threatened legal action against the Humberside Police Authority after it failed to act on his demand to suspend its chief constable.
Soham police chief still in post
Press Review 24 June 2004
David Westwood, the embattled chief constable of Humberside, is still refusing to step down.
Police chief defies Blunkett
Press Review 23 June 2004
David Blunkett has called for the immediate suspension of David Westwood, the chief constable of the Humberside constabulary, following damning criticisms of the handling of Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer.
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Bichard slams police over Soham murders
News Article 22 June 2004
The home secretary has ordered the suspension of the chief constable of Humberside following the Bichard report into police child protection procedures.
Soham inquiry slams police
Press Review 22 June 2004
Humberside police made a "systematic and corporate" failure over the vetting of Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, an inquiry will conclude today.
London assembly rebukes mayor at first meeting
News Article 18 June 2004
The London assembly has rebuked Ken Livingstone over his comments about appointments to the Metropolitan Police Authority.
Worst police forces named and shamed
Press Review 14 June 2004
The worst police force in the country is Cleveland, according to a new league table.
Transport police 'underfunded' say MPs
News Article 4 June 2004
Britain's railways are policed by an underfunded service that lacks the powers required to do the job effectively, MPs have warned.
Police chiefs facing sack over poor performance
Press Review 1 June 2004
Eight chief constables may be sacked for failing to cut crime and win public confidence in the police.
ePolitixPlus Lookahead - A forward look at home affairs events over 2005
News Article 28 May 2004
ePolitixPlus Lookahead - A forward look at home affairs events over 2005
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Norris's secret plans to influence police revealed
Press Review 21 May 2004
Steve Norris has secret plans to sideline the Capital's police chief if he becomes London mayor and will seek "enthusiastic supporters" among local commanders, reports the Times.
Civilian plan angers police
Press Review 20 May 2004
Civilian staff could investigate minor crimes such as shoplifting and carry out breath tests, according to a Police Inspectorate report leaked yesterday.
