Tag Archives: National Police Memorial Day

A Memorial Day for all who serve us?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by ianchisnall

On Sunday police officers up and down the country remembered colleagues who had lost their lives in their work as part of National Police Memorial Day. Around 2000 officers and family members traveled to St Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday to … Continue reading →

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What Katy did on her holidays

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ianchisnall

In November 2012 electors outside of London voted for Police and Crime Commissioners to provide governance for the 41 English and Welsh Police forces. This was a new role and replaced the work of the Police Authorities, enacted the last time we had … Continue reading →

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The wrong time for fancy dress Tom

Posted on September 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

Last October Tom Winsor became the first Chief Inspector of Constabulary to be appointed who had not served as a Police Officer. This role was first created in 1856 and so this was a significant break with 156 years of history. … Continue reading →

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