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Research has long shown institutional misogyny and racism within the UK's fire services

Following the tragic death of trainee firefighter Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit, who took his own life in August 2020, an independent review was set up to investigate the workplace culture at the London Fire Brigade. Chaired by the solicitor and former crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, the review has found evidence of…

The Conversation

GMP chief: We must stop virtue-signalling online and get on with the job

Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson tells officers 'get on with being the police because that’s what you are paid for'

Manchester Evening News

Police chief: We must stop virtue-signalling online and get on with the job

Stephen Watson is among the most experienced senior officers in the country having joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1988 before going on to lead GMP.

The Independent UK

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Frustrated councillors claim Greater Manchester is a 'criminal free-for-all' despite improved GMP report

"We no longer have one of the absolute worst police services in the UK - yay. Forgive me if I don't do back-flips."

Manchester Evening News

PM urges change in police culture after vetting failures laid bare

A watchdog has found that hundreds if not thousands of corrupt officers could be serving in forces in England and Wales.

The Independent UK

Police refuse to reveal if officers have been sacked over damning report into vetting

The report looking into the recruitment of officers was ordered after the rape, kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by serving police officer Wayne Couzens.

Daily Mirror

5 police report bombshells - from hiring domestic abusers to 'staring at copper's breasts'

A police watchdog report said it uncovered too many cases where people, including those with criminal records or links to organised crime, should not have been allowed to join the police

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Nottinghamshire Police defends recruitment after scathing national report

'Hundreds, if not thousands, of corrupt officers may be serving in England and Wales police forces'

Nottingham Post

'Thousands' of corrupt officers may be serving in police due to vetting failures, watchdog says

Greater Manchester Police was not scrutinised in the inspection

Manchester Evening News

Vetting failings could mean ‘thousands’ of corrupt officers in police – OLD

The inspection was commissioned after the murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens.

The Independent UK

Watchdog raises 'serious concerns' after finding Met Police 'failing' in several areas

The warning comes just days after Sir Mark Rowley became the new Commissioner

Manchester Evening News

Met Police officers failing to properly record stop and search reasons, critical report finds

Force was placed under special measures in June following litany of failings

The Independent UK

Watchdog calls on Staffordshire Police to ‘urgently improve’

Concerns were raised about how the force investigates crime and handles offenders.

The Independent UK

Watchdog raises ‘serious concerns’ over Met Police performance

HMICFRS has said the force must make urgent improvements.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Sir Mark Rowley: New Metropolitan Police boss to start work

The met Commissioner begins on Monday during unsettled times for the force

The Independent UK

New boss of Britain’s biggest police force starts work

Sir Mark Rowley has begun his new job as Metropolitan Police Commissioner on Monday during unsettled times for the force.

Manchester Evening News

Region's fire service is now better prepared for terrorist attack, government inspectors say after criticism last year

'By April 2023 we will equip every fire appliance in Greater Manchester with specialist equipment to support a timely response to a Marauding Terrorist Attack or a Mass Casualty Rescue incident'

The Independent UK

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief

Report says head UK’s biggest police force ‘constructively dismissed’ under political pressure from London mayor Sadiq Khan

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The Independent UK

Police response to burglary, robbery and theft ‘not good enough’, report finds

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services found a number of shortcomings in some police forces.

The Guardian - UK

England and Wales police failing burglary victims, inspectorate finds

Inspectors say austerity cuts meant inexperienced officers were left to deal with burglaries

Nottingham Post

'Extraordinary achievement' over improvements made by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

A merger with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has been praised

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade ‘still needs to improve’, watchdog finds

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) must improve the way it responds to incidents and tackle “deeper-seated problems” such as bullying and discrimination, a watchdog has found.

The Independent UK

Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety

Concerns were also raised about a ‘toxic’ culture in some fire services.

The Independent UK

Record number of police forces in special measures as Met facing ‘systemic failures’

The Metropolitan Police is one of the forces after facing criticism over a number of issues.

The Independent UK

Six police forces placed under special measures

The Metropolitan Police is one of the forces after facing criticism over a number of issues.

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