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Turnout in the first votes was just 15% and barely rose in the next. Now a third election looms.
Amber Rudd: under pressure over violent crime.
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The former Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex argues that more resources can help, but any available funds need to be spent by the right agencies in the right way.
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Online fraud is now the most common type of crime, so what should the police and tech firms do to put a stop to these often invisible attacks.
Winning justice or even an apology in cases of police misconduct is often beyond the financial means of many.
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The cost of justice puts victims at a disadvantage.
It worked in 2012, but George is no longer mayor in Bristol.
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The 2016 local elections were bad news for non-affiliated hopefuls for many reasons.
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Here’s what you need to know before you cast your vote in the elections for local police crime commissioners.
Up in smoke.
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The UK government has proposed to extend the remit of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to cover other emergency services, including fire and rescue. The system has been called a “failed experiment…
Dark days.
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Hampshire constabulary has paid £20,000 in damages, but the underlying problems will take much more to solve.
Will Ed’s crime policies lead him on the path to the premiership?
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Labour’s crime manifesto goes communitarian, despite them not branding it that way.
The UKIP manifesto says crime is not a “lifestyle option” that they will tolerate.
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UKIP’s pledges on crime reflect their core values: populism, and leaving the EU.
The meaning of empathy.
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Empathy, a trait built into the human character, can be taught and practiced by both police and communities to improve relations.
Plaid want police to acknowledge the needs of victims - but how?
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According to our expert, Plaid Cyrmu’s crime manifesto is window dressing with uncosted goods.
Despite pressure from the pet community, few are turning up.
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Even before the results come in, turn-out for electing South Yorkshire’s next Police and Crime Commissioner was shown to be extremely low. As the votes were being counted from the October 30 ballot, it…