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28th February 2008
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Devon
& Cornwall Police Requires Security Systems
Devon & Cornwall Police Authority wishes to
invite Expressions of Interest for the Supply, Install, Maintenance
and Management of CCTV, Cell Call and Affray Alarm Systems (Time
Limit: 31.3.2008)
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Devon
and Cornwall Issues Prior Information Notice
Devon and Cornwall Police Authority is considering
the replacement of its current command and control and crime intelligence
systems with a fully integrated information techonology solution
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West
Yorks Requires Insurance Services
West Yorkshire Police Authority is looking for insurance
services as required (non-life insurance services)
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Construction
Work Needed in West Mids
West Midlands Police Authority requires the construction
of a divisional police headquarters. Estimated area 6550 sq mtrs including
a Custody Block, Parking for 120 cars and ancillary generators/UPS/climate
control (Time Limit: 7.4.2008)
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Construction Work Needed in West Mids
West Midlands Police Authority requires the construction
of a divisional police headquarters to include a computer suite. Estimated
area 4,100 sq mtrs plus 590 sq mtrs Custody Block (Time Limit:
7.4.2008)
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West
Yorks Tenders for Electrical Equipment
West Yorkshire Police is seeking applications from suitably
qualified and experienced contractors wishing to tender for the supply
of Vehicle data recorders
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West
Yorks Requires Uniform Trousers
West Yorkshire Police requires the design and supply of
uniform trousers initially to West Yorkshire Police but will also
be available to all Police Forces within the United Kingdom (Time
Limit: 24.3.2008)
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Investigator,
Wilts
We are working with a well known retail brand to recruit an investigator
to join its team. You will be investigating incidents of internal and
external theft within the company's stores throughout the UK, with the
aim of reducing the company's losses.
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Deputy Chief Officer, Jersey
Applicants should have substantial command experience at the rank of
at least Superintendent and will have successfully completed the Strategic
Command Course or equivalent.
Job
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Detective Superintendent, Central
London
The Office of National Coordinator IS/IT is looking to recruit a Detective
Superintendent. As part of the Senior Management Team of the Group,
the postholder will be responsible for managing and directing the officers
and staff within the group who liaise and consult with regards to information
on IS/IT, technology and technical assets at Force, Regional and National
level.
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Details Here:
Constable, North Yorks
Applications for the above vacancy are invited from Police or Detective
Constables who are qualified as Advanced Police Drivers and Advanced
Police Motorcyclists and are Level 1 Surveillance and Surveillance Motorcyclist
trained.
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Details Here:
Emergency Call Officers, Wilts and
Gloucs
Excellent opportunities have arisen in the South West for Emergency
Call Operators; the role works on a flexible shift pattern and requires
someone with brilliant people skills and ideally a police background.
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CONFERENCE
&
EVENT NEWS
University
Hosts Student Police Training Day
Student
police officers took part in a training day at the University of Salford
on Thursday 21st February to put into practice what they’ve learned
in a series of exercises
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on this Event]
Strathclyde
Team at World Sufi Festival
Officers
from the Strathclyde Police Recruiting Team were among over 60 exhibitors
at the World Sufi Festival 2008. The team attended to lend its
support to the festival and raise awareness of employment opportunities
within Strathclyde Police
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on this Event]
10
to Make a Difference Project Launch
Young
people with a range of disabilities are to become ambassadors for
their community with the help of a new Nottinghamshire Police project
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on this Event]
Celebrate
Life In Fife
On
Saturday 23rd February, Kennoway Primary School played host to a spectacular
cultural gathering with local members of an extensive list of diverse
backgrounds taking part, to show off various aspects of their own
cultures
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on this Event]
National
Forensics Conference (31-3-08)
Recent developments in forensic science, such as
the implementation of the national and procurement strategy, the creation
of the NPIA and the forensic regulator, have transformed this field
of work.
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on this Event]
Counter
Terrorism Seminar - Inverness
Northern Constabulary and Grampian Police offer advice
to businesses and retailers on counter terrorism issues NORTHERN Constabulary
is to host the first ever counter terrorism seminar for businesses
and retailers in Inverness next month - 11 March 2008
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on this Event]
Latest
Contract Awards
WPC
Software Wins £275,400 Notts Contract
Bristol
based WPC Software has won a Nottinghamshire Police Authority contract
for support and maintenance in relation to CATS (Case Administration
and Tracking System)
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Here:
Arktis
Ltd Wins Utility Vest Contract
Arktis
Ltd has won a contract for the provision of utility vests to Lincolnshire
Police Authority
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Here:
DNA
Refinement Will Help Hunt Down Serious Offenders
Senior investigators in Northamptonshire are confident
that historic cases will be solved in years to come, thanks to developments
in DNA technology.
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Here:
Home
Office Rejects Calls for DNA Database
The Home Office police and anti-terrorism minister
Tony McNulty, said on Friday 22nd February that a national DNA database
was impractical due to security concerns, the financial cost and civil
liberties issues
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Here:
DNA
from Peruvian Mummy Lice Reveals History
DNA sequences from 1,000 year old lice picked from the hair of Peruvian
mummies are revealing the tiny pests' travels - and demonstrating
a new trick that might also help track human migration patterns
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Government
Climb-Down is a 'Small Victory'
Although not over by any means, the negotiations around an improved
pay offer received a welcome boost
last week in a government climb-down on back-dating allowances.
The Home Secretary has decided to back-date in full increases in the
dog handler's allowance, the London Weighting and the Competence Related
Threshold Payments (CRTP). Jan Berry, Chairman of the Police Federation
of England and Wales, says:
'This is a small but significant victory in our continuing fight for
fair pay for police, and shows that the anger and strength of feeling
of betrayal we feel has been recognised by the government. (See News).
Plus! - More budget reports in this week - from Dyfed, Cheshire, Suffolk
and Northants (see News).
And, in the wake of the Flanagan Report, it is encouraging to see Strathclyde
rolling out a new technology trial using PDAs which allow operational
officers to record crime and vehicle accident reports, take witness
statements and notes. The information can then be downloaded onto
a computer without duplication (see Police IT).
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Helping
the Police with their Enquires
Ovation
Systems Ltd is based near Oxford in the UK and specialises in the
design and development of high performance video surveillance products
for the police, military and other law enforcement agencies. Ovation
offers a product range targeted for police video surveillance applications
including the highly successful AfterBurner, a DVD video recorder
designed to replace ageing time-lapse VCRs.
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Government
to Back-date Allowance Increase
Despite
the current stalemate on the police pay settlement 2007/08, continued
pressure by the Police Federation and the presence of 25,000 off-duty
officers marching through London has forced the hand of the Home
Secretary on other payments for the same period.
[More
on this Story]
Authority
Sets Cheshire Police Budget
At
a meeting on 26th February, Cheshire Police Authority agreed a
budget that will secure improvement to policing services. The
council tax for a Band D household will increase by £1.64
per month.
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on this Story]
Dyfed
Police Authority Sets Prudent Budget
The average householder will pay just 15p per week
more next year for the services delivered by Dyfed-Powys Police
after the Force’s budget for 2008/09 was set last Monday.
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on this Story]
Suffolk
Police Authority Sets Council Tax
Suffolk Police Authority has agreed a 9% increase
in the Council Tax precept for 2008/2009.
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on this Story]
43
Pence Per Day to Pay for Northants Policing Services
Northamptonshire Police Authority members have
approved a 4.9 per cent council tax increase for 2008/09.
[More
on this Story]
IPCC's
Jurisdiction Extended to Cover Border and Immigration Agency
The Independent Police Complaints Commission
(IPCC) took over responsibility for the way serious incidents
and complaints involving Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) staff
are handled on Monday 25th February.
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on this Story]
Notts
Chief Constable Accepts IPCC Report
The
Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police has accepted the IPCC’s
report into events leading up to the deaths of John and Joan Stirland
and has pledged to 'learn every lesson there is to learn'.
[More
on this Story]
Gwent
Police Internal Investigation
Four Gwent police officers have this week been
subject to a misconduct hearing concerning the misuse of police
vehicles whilst on duty.
[More
on this Story]
South
Yorks Officer To Face Driving Charge
A South Yorkshire Police constable has been
summonsed to face a charge of driving without due care and attention
following an Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation
into an incident in which a man was critically injured.
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on this Story]
Police
Appeal Following Assault
Officers in St Albans are appealing for witnesses
and information following a fracas in St Peter's Street on Sunday,
February 24th during which an on-duty police dog handler was assaulted.
[More
on this Story]
Former
MPS Detention Officer Jailed Following IPCC Investigation
The conviction of a Metropolitan Police Service
(MPS) detention officer for misconduct in public office follows
an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) managed investigation
of the death in police custody of Robert Kavarz on 2nd July 2005.
[More
on this Story]
IPCC
Concludes Investigation of MPS Attempted Murder Inquiry
Two police officers have each received a written
warning and another two given words of advice following an Independent
Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) managed inquiry into the running
of a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) attempted murder investigation.
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on this Story]
Metropolitan
Police Authority - February Meeting
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority
(MPA) will be held on Thursday 28th February and will consider
the MPA crime data recording scrutiny. Following concerns raised
by both the MPA and MPS about the accuracy of MPS crime recording.
[More
on this Story]
Launch
of Major Policing Inquiry in Newark
The Home Affairs Committee launched its first
major inquiry into 'Policing in the 21 Century' at Kelham Hall
in Newark on Monday 25th February.
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on this Story]
Police
Numbers - From Northants Police Federation
Following the news that Police officer numbers
are to be axed Danny Kelk Chair of Northamptonshire Police Federation
says, 'Whilst it is most disappointing to hear this news it has
to be tempered with the fact that no police officer will lose
their job.
[More
on this Story]
Section
30 Dispersal Order Praised in Ware
Officers and council officials in East Herts
have hailed the success of the Section 30 dispersal order in Ware
which was granted in November.
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on this Story]
Ganz
C-Allviews are Surveillance Choice for Thames Valley Police
Joining forces to improve CCTV surveillance
of Aylesbury town centre, Thames Valley Police and Aylesbury District
Council have chosen the latest Ganz C-Allview high-speed ruggedised
PTZ cameras to monitor two key road intersections.
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on this Story]
Luton
Goes Digital
Luton's Town Centre CCTV system which was installed in 1998, plays
a major role in helping Luton Borough Council achieve its crime
reduction objectives.
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on this Story]
Public
Satisfaction and Confidence Rise
The latest MPS Public Attitude reveals Londoners' satisfaction
and confidence in policing in London has improved.
[More
on this Story]
Violent
Crime In South Yorks at Lowest Level for Three Years
Closer partnership work has helped South Yorkshire
Police to reduce violent crime levels to their lowest for three
years.
[More
on this Story]
Announcement
on the Future of the Northumbria 101 Service
The Northumbria 101 Partnership has expressed disappointment at
the end of the 101 non-emergency number service within the Northumberland
and Tyne & Wear area.
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on this Story]
ACPO
Comments on DNA Exchange
An ACPO spokesperson said, 'We would like to
reassure members of the public that the police service is responding
urgently to the data received from the Crown Prosecution Service
(CPS) with details of individuals who have committed crimes abroad.
[More
on this Story]
Police
Federation Response to Government Plan
Responding to the launch of the Government’s
plan to tackle violent action, Jan Berry, Chairman of the Police
Federation of England and Wales, says: 'Police officers remain
dedicated to tackling violent crime and violent offenders, but
I fear that much of today’s announcement is nothing more
than sticking plaster solutions.
[More
on this Story]
Countering
Violent Extremism
Preventing a further UK terrorist attack depends
upon effective local policing in partnership with local authorities,
community and neighbourhood organisations, CC Sir Norman Bettison
has said.
[More
on this Story]
Bahrain
Senior Officer Delegation Visits Northants Police
Senior police officers from Bahrain are visiting
Northamptonshire Police today (Wednesday 27 February). The delegation
includes the two most senior female officers in the Bahrain Police
and a member of the Bahrain royal family.
[More
on this Story]
Eindhoven
Officers Visit West Mercia
13 police officers from the Netherlands spent
Thursday 21st February at West Mercia Constabulary finding out
more about intelligence led policing.
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on this Story]
Essex
Winners Receive Tour of Helicopter and Boats
A competition was organised by police community
support officers (PCSOs) Anne-Marie Hayden-Case and Danielle Rushton-Hickman
for different age groups at the September 2007 Harlow Town Show.
[More
on this Story]
ACPO
Response to 2008 Drugs Strategy
Responding to the launch of the Government’s 2008
Drug Strategy 'Drugs: Protecting Families and Communities', Deputy
Chief Constable Howard Roberts, Vice Chair of the ACPO Drugs Committee,
said:
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on this Story]
Police
Fly ‘Gay Pride Flag’ Alongside Their Own
To celebrate the ‘Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender History Month’ in the UK, South Wales Police
is flying the Gay Pride Flag at police headquarters in Bridgend.
[More
on this Story]
Rebel
With a Paws
Tayside Police's latest canine recruit, a ten-week-old
German Shepherd puppy, made a special trip to St Ninian's Primary
School in Dundee on 22/02/08 where the pupils held a competition
to name him.
[More
on this Story]
Lost
Love Letter - Monica Traced
The author of a 68 year old love letter that
was stolen in a burglary, has been traced. The letter was written
by a lady called Monica in May 1940 from an address in Eldon Avenue,
Borehamwood and posted to the author's new fiancé Gunner
Bill Miller, who was then stationed at Aldershot Barracks.
[More
on this Story]
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Yarmouth PC Helps Lithuanian School
English
speaking Lithuanian children are being given the opportunity to study
at a Yarmouth voluntary Saturday school which is helping them rediscover
the past of their eastern European homeland.
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Off
to Oz for Sudbury PCSO with Rotary International
A
Sudbury Police Community Support Officer is spending next month in Australia
with Rotary International, to learn all about life down under and to share
her experiences with Suffolk Police.
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MPA
Appoints New AC - Specialist Ops
The Metropolitan Police Authority has appointed Bob Quick to become the
Metropolitan Police Service's new Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations.
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Here:
Detective
Allan Says Farewell - Stepson David Says Hello!
One of Northamptonshire’s best-known detectives is retiring from
the Force – but in Allan Law’s case, the revolving door keeps
turning. While Allan steps down after a distinguished career, stepson
David Charlton, a call operative in the Force Communications Centre, is
waiting to join the uniformed ranks.
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Here:
Celebration
of Bravery and Professionalism
An
awards ceremony celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals
to the policing of Norfolk was held last week.
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Police
Commendations in North Staffs
Police officers, police staff and two members of the
public are to be honoured for their actions at a commendations ceremony
in North Staffordshire.
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Here:
Police
Authority Special Presentation
The Police Authority on Tuesday 26th February made a special presentation
to Northamptonshire’s Commandant of the Special Constabulary, Joe
O’Connell, who is stepping down after five years at the helm of the
county’s volunteer police.
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Here:
Swansea
Police Officer Wins Shrievalty Cup
A Swansea Neighbourhood Policing Officer has been awarded
the Shrievalty Cup for the accolade of Community Officer of the Year in
south Wales.
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Here:
Doncaster
Team Wins Award
Last week on Thursday 21st February, the Edlington Safer
Neighbourhood Team scooped the Best Community Partner Award at South Yorkshire
Fire and Rescue's inaugural award ceremony held at Sheffield City Hall.
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Here:
Portsmouth
Front Office Awards Evening Success
Valentine's
night was special for eleven students in Portsmouth as they collected
the awards for their work during the Front Office Competition, held by
police in Portsmouth.
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Here:
NOSCAS
Winners
The search for the 2008 NOSCAS winners starts here… Nominations
are now being sought for a new set of accolades to champion those who
strive to make Norfolk safe.
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Here:
Chiefs
Join Forces
Police Chief Gillian Parker and Fire Chief Paul Fuller
are taking the plunge! Together they are swimming at Bedford School to
raise awareness of the trauma caused by road deaths and casualties in
the County and to raise funds for a leading local charity.
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Shrewsbury
POs 'Arrest' Local Business Leaders
Two Shrewsbury police officers spent a busy few hours
on Tuesday 26th February 'arresting' various business leaders in the town
– all in the name of charity.
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Aimetis
Integrates IP Encoder into AIRA
Aimetis
Corp., the specialist in intelligent video surveillance technology,
has announced that the company's video software solution AIRA now supports
the H264 version of the ATEME VSIP2™ encoder.
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Here:
Extreme
CCTV Infrared Imager
Extreme
CCTV has announced the release of its new EX85. The camera combines
dual CMOS megapixel sensors, IP Infrared Imaging (I3) design and Black
Diamond™ IR technology
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Here:
New
Set of Wheels for Policing Clacton
Police in Clacton, Essex were delighted when they received a sponsored
Skoda Octavia car from Hayes Garage, Little Clacton on Monday, February
18th.
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Here:
Integrated
IP-Security Protects New Courthouse
IndigoVision's IP Video CCTV system is providing the
technology behind a Fabricom-GTI integrated security solution for the
new Courthouse in the Belgium city of Ghent.
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Here:
Vista
Launches Blade Hybrid DVR
Vista
has now launched Blade, a range of truly hybrid DVRs offering high resolution
images and excellent performance for systems incorporating both analogue
and IP cameras.
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Here:
Raytheon
SUV-Based Radiation Detection System
Raytheon
Company's Integrated Defense Systems delivered the first advanced sports
utility vehicle-based radiation detection system to the US Department
of Homeland Security's Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.
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Here:
Strathclyde Trials New PDA Technology
Traditional paper based notebooks could become a thing of the past as Strathclyde Police becomes the first force in the UK to trial a new integrated computer system
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Network Software from Sicura
Software specialist, Sicura Systems exhibited for the first time at IIPSEC 2008 and the company showcased its DigiFend™ range of network digital management software.
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In depth discussions of today's policing issues
Protecting Sensitive Information in a Digital Age
All police officers work with sensitive information: the identities of confidential informants, witness and expert reports. A complex investigation can easily result in hundreds of thousands of pages of case documents later used by prosecutors to prepare for and argue criminal cases, says Stephen Partridge, business development manager, Adobe Systems.
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