Analysis


Cuts will 'disproportionately affect frontline policing'
(05/01/15) Dr Tim Brain analyses the real cash cuts policing has suffered over the past four years, and predicts that more than 5,000 personnel will be lost in order for forces to cope.

Hide and seek: Tracking international offenders
(23/12/14) As the European Union struggles to introduce meaningful identity checks at its borders, Gary Mason finds out just how easy it is for criminals and illegal migrants to simply disappear from view.

Policing, and the true scale of mental health issues
(05/09/14) As a worrying trend emerges, Sarah Ingram asks "who is protecting the protectors?".

Experts clash over force's firearms policy change
(02/09/14) Senior advisor to government says increase in numbers of rifles among people involved in country sports could have been a factor in controversial decision by chief constable.