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Crime statistics show tactics to tackle violence are working
The latest figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) have been released by the Office for National Statistics.
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Government announces biggest increase in funding for the police system in a decade
The government have announced today that the amount of funding available to the policing system for 2020 to 2021 will increase by more than £1.1 billion.
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New powers given to police to protect victims of stalking
New stalking protection orders come into force tomorrow (January 20) that will enable police to better protect victims of stalking and stop perpetrators from approaching their victims.
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Significant progress on county lines – police working to improve further
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published a report after an inspection of how county lines drug trafficking is dealt with at local, regional and national levels.
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Police response to HMCPSI rape inspection
Responding to HM Crown Prosecution Inspectorate's rape inspection, the National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Adult Sexual Offences and Rape, Deputy Chief Constable Sarah Crew, said:
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More than 1,700 arrested in targeted knife crime action
Police across England and Wales have arrested more than 1,700 people during a week of targeted operations to tackle knife crime.
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Good response to tackling cyber-dependent crime across law enforcement
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found the overall response by law enforcement to cyber dependent crime in England and Wales to be ‘good’, but recognises there is still room for improvement.
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Record numbers arrested and hundreds of children protected as County Lines drug networks targeted
County Lines drug networks have been targeted in a week of coordinated law enforcement activity across the UK, leading to record numbers of more than 700 arrests, 681 people safeguarded, and almost half a million pounds worth of drugs seized.
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UK policing as prepared as possible for a potential no-deal EU exit
Police across the UK are well prepared for the country to leave the European Union with or without a deal, the two police chiefs leading law enforcement planning have said.
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More than 1,000 children protected in first year of centre tackling County Lines
The national centre to coordinate law enforcement activity to tackle County Lines has, in its first year of operation, protected more than 1,000 children from being exploited by drug gangs.
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Latest crime statistics show concerning increases
Figures for police-recorded crime have been released today (18 July) by the Office for National Statistics.
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Domestic Abuse Bill is key opportunity to achieve joined up and effective support for victims
The Government’s new Domestic Abuse Bill will be introduced in parliament today.