Category Archives: Policing

Party politics delays justice

Posted on May 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

Coming a year after the Tories failed to declare the full cost of their local election expenses in the General Election, there has been a further display of corruption by the party in power. Voters across the UK were misled by … Continue reading →

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Another fine mess ….

Posted on May 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

This years Queens speech seems to be full of half truths, lies and unrealistic promises, far in excess of some of its predecessors. Two of the clauses Queen Elizabeth was asked to read out on Wednesday were:     My government … Continue reading →

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Party politics and Policing shouldn’t mix

Posted on May 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we approach the elections on Thursday for Police and Crime Commissioner elections, every one of the candidates is involving themselves in the world of politics. By any definition holding to account a chief constable and their operational work on … Continue reading →

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Things have actually got worse

Posted on April 25, 2016 by ianchisnall

In 2012 I was one of a significant number of Independent candidates for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections. Despite a modest level of publicity paid for by you and me but authorised by the Government, many voters remained at … Continue reading →

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Four days in April

Posted on April 24, 2016 by ianchisnall

It is unlikely that more than a few hundred people in the UK have heard of or met Maina Kiai, however he has just undertaken a 4 day visit and the conclusions he has come to as a result of his … Continue reading →

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An election that is needed

Posted on March 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we approach the May elections when we will all be able to vote for our Police and Crime Commissioner, it is noticeable that one Police force that is not held democratically accountable by a PCC or through any other … Continue reading →

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The importance of saying sorry

Posted on February 20, 2016 by ianchisnall

The recent apology by Bernard Hogan Howe the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police to the widow of a man who was once Home Secretary has received a great deal of national publicity. In our society the Police and Politicians, including … Continue reading →

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Cannot be trusted

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we approach the elections for Police and Crime Commissioner in May one of the outgoing PCC’s has challenged Home Secretary, Theresa May over her recent comments. She stated “People can vote for a candidate who promises the world but delivers … Continue reading →

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The Challenge we all face

Posted on February 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

I have lived in Brighton since the late 1970s and the town and now city has always attracted men and occasionally women to find refuge on our beach or streets. This is not a challenge limited to Brighton & Hove, … Continue reading →

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An unsolved murder

Posted on January 6, 2016 by ianchisnall

The failure to solve the barbaric murder of PC Keith Blakelock who died 30 year and 3 months ago today on the Streets of Tottenham continues to act as a stain on the reputation of a community that deserves better. … Continue reading →

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