Borough Command mergers presentation
Please see these slides on police Borough Command Unit mergers.
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Assembly puts the boot into football clubs for policing costs
During the 2015/16 football season, the number of police officers deployed to football clubs cost London taxpayers over £5 million net – that’s the equivalent of 93 constables. More recent evidence suggests the figure could be as high as almost £8 million net. The London Assembly agreed a motion today that asks Mayor Sadiq Khan to lobby the Government for […]
Read moreLondoners urged to hand in firearms as gun crime rises 28% in Barnet and Camden
The Metropolitan Police has launched a #giveupyourgun campaign as part of a week long firearm surrender. The campaign will give people in Barnet and Camden the opportunity to safely dispose of firearms, imitation weapons or ammunition. The most recent figures show gun crime in Barnet and Camden is up by 28%. Local London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore described the opportunity […]
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future role of SNBs and ward panels Question No: 2016/4876 Andrew Dismore How do you see the future role of SNBs and ward panels? Written response from the Mayor In my draft Police and Crime Plan, I recognise and value the contribution of community members to local policing and to helping to ensure that Londoners can have confidence that the […]
Read moreRecord year for anti-Semitic incidents
A report by the Community Safety Trust (CST) has revealed a shocking rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the UK. There were 1,309 incidents in 2016, a rise of 36% from 2015, when 960 incidents happened. The previous record year was 2014, with 1,182 incidents, especially during August around the time of the Gaza conflict. The figures were published in the […]
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