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Non-crime hate incidents ‘must be investigated to detect precursors to violence’

One of the UK’s most senior police officers said the summer riots showed the damage that can be done if online hate is left unchecked.

The Independent UK

In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right

We want to make once-in-a-generation changes so that every force has access to the best tools – and justice isn’t a postcode lottery, says Gavin Stephens, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council

The Guardian - UK

Police chief calls for biggest shake-up of England and Wales policing since 1960s

Chair of National Police Chiefs’ Council says major changes needed urgently to make service fit for modern age

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AI could be used to solve Britain’s most notorious cold cases, police chief says

A trial showed AI can review evidence which would take 81 years of man-hours in less than two days

The Independent UK

Police assess football fixtures in England for risk of violence

Intelligence on known troublemakers being re-examined after last week’s far-right unrest

The Guardian - UK

Football fans ‘engaged in thuggery’ at start of new season face swift justice, warns minister

EFL matches begin on Friday while Manchester United face Manchester City at Wembley in the Community Shield

Evening Standard

Starmer vows ‘no let-up’ on rioters as police hail ‘turning point’ in violence

More violence rumoured to be planned this weekend in Liverpool, Salford, Newcastle – and even Shrewsbury

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Starmer tells Cobra meeting to maintain ‘high alert’ for further far-right disorder

Prime minister emphasises there is ‘no doubt’ that targeted policing and rapid sentencing are acting as deterrents to further unrest

The Guardian - UK

Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies

Sir Keir Starmer vowed not to let up in crackdown on violent protests as 6,000 officers remain poised for potential weekend clashes

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage giving legitimacy to violent protesters, says Liverpool mayor

Steve Rotheram accuses Reform MP of excusing far-right disorder, as police fear more violence over the weekend

The Guardian - UK

Police to get 'Ghostbuster' weapon to stop e-bikes being used in crimes

Electro-magnetic device under development would trick e-bike engines into shutting down

Evening Standard

Thousands of UK police working away from frontline crime amid funding crisis

Leader of Britain’s police chiefs Gavin Stephens says policing is still being damaged by austerity

The Guardian - UK

Head of Britain’s police chiefs says force ‘institutionally racist’

Exclusive: Gavin Stephens becomes most senior serving officer to accept discrimination in policing operates at a ‘fundamental level’

The Guardian - UK

Police chief defends right to operational independence amid protest 'bias' row

One of the UK’s most senior police officers has spoken out to defend force chiefs’ rights to make independent operational decisions amid intense political pressure linked to Armistice weekend protests.

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The Independent UK

Inside police operation to tackle Armistice Day protests as 1,000 extra officers drafted in

Officers from every region have answered calls to help during Saturday’s rally

The Independent UK

Police chief defends right to operational independence amid protest row

Head of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said forces must be allowed to take difficult decisions impartially.

The Guardian - UK

Police in England and Wales guilty of gross misconduct face automatic dismissal

Staff who fail re-vetting can also be sacked under UK government reforms of disciplinary system

The Guardian - UK

Braverman ‘interfering with police independence’ after crime pledge

The home secretary instructed forces to pursue all reasonable crime leads despite squeeze on funding

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The Independent UK

Inside Operation Golden Orb: UK security plan for King’s coronation has been years in the making

Intelligence analysis will be run on royal stalkers and fantasists as part of ‘complex’ Operation Golden Orb

The Independent UK

‘Concerning race disparities in missing people cases must be addressed’

The responsible officer for the Police Race Action Plan has pledged to work to increase trust and confidence from minority ethnic communities.

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