The UK is regarded as having one of the most rigorous crime recording regimes in the world and it is encouraging that this review by HMIC demonstrates that national crime statistics are more robust than ever. ACPO lead on performance management Chief Constable Steve Finnigan said: “The UK is regarded as having one of the most rigorous crime recording regimes in the world and it is encouraging that this review by HMIC demonstrates that national crime statistics are more robust than ever. Nevertheless, there is always scope for improvement and ACPO continues to lead work to strengthe...

In an effort to bolster international partnerships and information sharing on intellectual property crime, the European Police Office (Europol) joined the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) to become the center’s 20th partner agency. During today’s ceremony marking the alliance, IPR Center Director Lev Kubiak and Europol Operations Department Assistant Director Troels Oertling signed an agreement, outlining cooperation protocols and the investigative lead dissemination process...

Lancashire and Cumbria played host today to the first of a series of regional events designed to prepare communities for the arrival of police and crime commissioners. In ten months time the public across England and Wales, in each of the 41 police force areas outside London, will take to the ballot box to elect their own commissioner. Cutting crime and setting policing priorities The job of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be to: cut crime and deliver an effective and efficient police service within their force area consult with the public to set policing priorities ens...

Technology upgrades and life cycle replacements of security systems will promote the steady expansion of the Italian civil security market, particularly in the airport and critical infrastructure domains including mass transport, roads, subways, tunnels, and schools. Forthcoming international events, such as the World Expo in 2015 in Milan, are set to boost passenger throughput at airports, railways, seaports and along roads, motivating security spending in the country over the forecast period. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.aerospace.frost.com), Italian Civil Security M...

A gang of cash-in-transit robbers have been sentenced for a series of violent robberies across south-west London. Ishmael Baptiste and Romaine Gayle were convicted alongside Andre Abrahams and Gladstone Allen of robbery, after they were arrested by detectives from the Metroplitan Police's Flying Squad. Abraham and Allen were also sentenced for two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, in relation to a separate investigation led by Trident. Details of Abraham and Allen's convictions were held back whilst the cash-in-transit trial went ahea...

More than 7,200 people were arrested in the month-long Christmas and New Year campaign targeting drink and drug drivers, ACPO lead for Roads Policing, Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport revealed today. DCC Davenport said “During the crackdown nearly 157,000 people were stopped and tested. Despite clear messages that driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs isn’t accepted, more than 7,000 drivers ignored the messages and placed their own lives and the lives of fellow road users in jeopardy anyway. She continued, “The consequences of drink and drug driving are far reach...

The results of new research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, to coincide with the recent Intersec 2012 event in Dubai, underlines the heightened demand in the Middle East marketplace for the latest security systems from UK businesses, despite significantly tougher global trading conditions. Nearly two-thirds of the BSIA's Export Council's member companies (62.5%), who responded to the survey and were active in this pivotal region, reported that they had witnessed a notable increase in their business revenues from the Middle East over the ...

Taxi licensing authorities will be able to apply for enhanced vetting checks for all their taxi and private hire vehicle drivers under new government proposals to ensure the safety of vulnerable people. The proposed changes - part of plans to simplify and reform the system of criminal record checks - will give reassurance to women travelling alone and other vulnerable customers who use taxis and mini-cabs. Under the current regime only drivers who regularly pick up children or vulnerable adults have been eligible for enhanced checks. However, it has become commonplace for some licensing auth...

Today's published crime data shows police recorded crime for the 12 months to September 2011 is down 4% when compared to the previous 12 months. ACPO lead on crime, Chief Constable Jon Murphy, said: “The latest crime statistics show continuing efforts to reduce crime, protect the public from harm and improve public confidence in policing. Today’s published crime data shows police recorded crime for the 12 months to September 2011 is down four per cent when compared with the previous 12 months. The independent British Crime Survey also shows crime levels remain steady and the service...

The MPS is developing a new strategy to tackle gang-related crime and serious youth violence in London. The new approach will enhance our anti-gang activities, improve coordination and tasking, and increase police operations, while making sure our skills and expertise in this area are used more consistently and effectively. The new plan will also look at how we can enhance our work with partners to divert young people away from gangs so they are able to make more positive contribution to London's communities. Trident is already responsible for preventing and investigating shootings in Londo...