Royal protection officers for Prince Andrew and Edward and Princess Anne replace their firearms with Tasers in ‘drastic measures’ to reduce armed protection for top officials Armed officers protecting three royals have replaced their firearms with tasers Comes months after police voiced concerns about shortage of armed officers Officers protecting Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles … Read more
Coronavile! Thug, 36, is jailed for 20 weeks after spitting at police officers while claiming to have COVID-19 as another yob is locked up for 10 weeks for coughing in policeman’s face Marc Olley, 36, was jailed for 22 weeks for biting and spitting at police officers The thug told police: ‘If your face … Read more
One in five Scotland Yard officers and staff are off sick or self-isolating due to coronavirus, claims union as police get new powers amid UK lockdown 19% of police, civilian and community support officers say they cannot work 2,100 of the Met’s 31,000 officers are off, according to Met Police Federation Prime Minister has said … Read more
Good Evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and … Read more
Almost 1,000 prison officers go into self-isolation with cell searches and drug tests set to be scrapped to cope with absences in coronavirus crisis Some 900 prison officers were off work and self-isolating on Thursday Prisoners will be confined to their cells if jails in England and Wales lack staff Former chief prison inspector called … Read more
Police forces across the UK will make officers work 12-hour shifts and put plain clothes police back in uniform to answer 999 calls under plans to cover sick staff in plans being drawn up to tackle the coronavirus crisis. Historical crimes – like the 2007 disappearance of Maddie McCann – will also be put on … Read more