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DARK SECRETS: College of policing | Vintage Vibes

Ex-Met PC told female colleague ‘I hope you get Wayne Couzened’ and made rape threat

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The Independent UK

Two rogue cops sacked every day as officers barred from policing soars to record high

The figures come after an undercover investigation exposed officers at Charing Cross police station making offensive comments and bragging about using violence

The Independent UK

Police ordered to reveal ethnicity of suspects charged in high-profile cases after cover-up claims

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is right to release further details even if that might ‘embolden racists’

Evening Standard

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Home Secretary calls for more transparency from police over suspects

Yvette Cooper said guidance was already being reviewed about how the police release information on people arrested over crimes.

Evening Standard

Change to police corruption guidelines that equated journalists with criminals

The move comes amid efforts to rebuild the relationship between media professionals and the police.

The Independent UK

Former Pc cleared of rape found to have committed gross misconduct

The 51-year-old has been placed on the College of Policing’s list of barred officers.

The Independent UK

Revealed: disputed medical terms used to explain dozens of deaths after police restraint in UK

Campaigners says ‘excited delirium’ and ‘acute behavioural disturbance’ play into racist stereotypes

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Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

A College of Policing report said Lancashire Police felt some of Peter Faulding’s behaviour caused challenges to the investigation.

The Independent UK

Police vetting strengthened after Couzens and Carrick cases – Home Office

The College of Policing’s Vetting Code of Practice has been updated, replacing the 2017 Code.

The Independent UK

Naturist arrested by off-duty cop because he was naked but didn't commit a crime

Richard Collins, who is the founder of the Naturists UK group, was minding his own business on a bench in Hastings when the off-duty Metropolitan Police officer ordered him to get dressed and called 999

Daily Mirror

The police are curbing free speech, and it’s not just at the behest of the right

The crackdown on coronation day is the latest example of the Met and other forces overstepping the mark

The Guardian - UK

Police rejecting crime suspects rule change is 'huge victory' for press freedom

The ruling means newspapers can continue to name people charged with a crime

Manchester Evening News

Police reject rules changes that would have kept names of suspects secret

Crime reporters had warned the changes could usher in a “new chilling era of secret justice"

Manchester Evening News

Police reject rules changes which would have kept names of suspects secret

Media bosses had raised concerns over proposed changes to the College of Policing guidance.

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The Independent UK

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Proposals by the College of Policing would see police forces no longer automatically name people charged with some crimes, including child sex abuse.

Wales Online

Police won't investigate people 'taking offence' in new freedom of speech rules

The Home Office says it is protecting lawful debate and difference of opinion

The Independent UK

Freedom of speech to be prioritised over taking offence under draft guidelines

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the draft guidelines will prevent police ‘wrongly getting involved in lawful debate’.

The Independent UK

Police face tougher vetting after case of serial rapist David Carrick exposed gaps

David Carrick passed Metropolitan Police vetting twice despite numerous known incidents against women

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The Independent UK

Nicola Bulley: What investigations have been launched and why?

The 45-year-old’s body was recovered from the River Wye in Lancashire on Sunday.

Liverpool Echo

Lancashire Police to be investigated by College of Policing after Nicola Bulley death

"The public understandably feel that there remains questions about the handling of elements of the police investigation"

Liverpool Echo

South Yorkshire Police respond to Hillsborough 'failings' apology

"We recognise the immense pain and suffering our previous failings caused the families and we remain determined to ensure those valuable lessons will underpin and inform our approach in the future"

Liverpool Echo

Suella Braverman's parliament snub shows 'failure of respect' to Hillsborough families

A government minister said they would be looking to publish a Hillsborough response "in the spring"

Liverpool Echo

Hillsborough campaigner declines police apology for 'failing' families

A senior police officer said today: "Police failures were the main cause of the tragedy and police failures have continued to blight the lives of family members ever since"

Evening Standard

Hillsborough disaster: Police apologise for ‘profoundly failing’ families of victims

Police forces promise ‘cultural change’ as they respond to critical report into the disaster almost 34 years on

The Guardian - UK

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough failures

NPCC chair launches report setting out commitments to learn lessons from 1989 football stadium disaster

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