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Police and crime commissioners
About the role and responsibilities.
Published 19 September 2011 -
101 - the non-emergency number for the police
Check to see which police force areas can now use 101.
Published 19 September 2011
New Act puts public at the heart of policing
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill has received Royal Assent.
Published 15 September -
Leadership central to police reform
Home Secretary praises police in a speech to the 'Supers'
Published 13 September 2011 -
Metropolitan police commissioner announced
Bernard Hogan-Howe is the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
Published 12 September 2011
Youtube video - London violence
See also
Publications
Internet links
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- Advice for the public: UK riots - Directgov
- Archived 'Police' website
- The police - Directgov
- Complaining about the police - Directgov
- Independent Police Complaints Commission
- Firearms licensing guidance on the National Archives website
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