Officer numbers: Governments promise lies in tatters

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Most rank and file officers worried about personal finances - Federation says derisory pay rise decision adds to stresses.

Police handling of probe into Russian whistleblower's death condemned - The then ACC said a senior investigating officer should work with a press officer to make case 'a non issue'.

Rural crime soars as thieves target farms and country estates - Farmers have started using medieval defence methods as a last resort.

Rest vehicle introduced for personnel on duty at European Championships - Interim chief says unit is an important addition to support available for officers and staff.

Officer numbers: Government's promise 'lies in tatters'

Policing Minister Mike Penning says there is no link between visibility and service provided to the public.

Date - 30th January 2015
By - Josh Loeb - Police Oracle

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Theresa May's Labour rival has pounced on the latest police workforce statistics as evidence that the Conservatives are "destroying neighbourhood policing step by step". Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper (pictured) cited warnings by...

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