The following information comes from an article published in The Telegraph on 14 June 2016. I could kick myself for missing it, but I'm glad I've found it now and can bring it to your attention. The article in the science section of the paper informed us that “Bobbies on the beat really do…

I see that South Yorkshire Police and Cumbria Constabulary are two of several police services warning their local residents not to leave windows and doors open as the weather warms up again. Most police forces see burglary rates rise during warm spells, particularly the sneak in type where the…

I was just reading through Durham Constabulary's new items and came across this good news story from July 1st about the effectiveness of restorative justice. Here's the first few paragraphs, but please click the link to read the rest. ‘ARSONISTS who destroyed a popular play area have helped…

According to the Devon and Cornwall Police website grants upto £500will be awarded to individuals and groups in Devon whose project will help reduce crime among young people. You've got to be quick though as applications to their ‘Crimebeat Fund' must be in by 9th July 2017. The panel…

You know, after six and a half years away from the police service, it seems that my police brain is still ticking away! Don't get me wrong; I'm not suggesting I had a special chip surgically implanted into my head at Hendon Training School and the battery's still working (we didn't have chips…

The Met have recently published a new video to highlight the problem of scooter theft in the capital. Their message is a simple one: \"The more visible the security, the less visible your scooter is to thieves: adding extra security makes it harder for them to steal.\" It's a similar message…