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Police reform is working
Home Secretary says police reforms will not just save money but equip the police to face the future.
Published 30 January 2012 -
Police and crime commissioners update bulletin
The fifth update bulletin includes details on London Going Early, a new booklet produced for partners to prepare, and details of secondary legislation relating to PCCs.
Published 26 January 2012 -
Police forces praised for rising to spending challenge
Police forces are improving services and saving millions of pounds.
Published 26 January 2012 -
Information for police and crime commissioner partners
An information booklet is now available to advise other local leaders on how they will work with police and crime commissioners, the effects of policing reform and what they can do to prepare for the change.
Published 26 January 2012 -
Mayor receives police and crime commissioner powers
The Mayor of London is to determine local policing priorities in consultation with the public.
Published 16 January 2012 -
Dial 101 for non-emergencies
The single police non-emergency number has now been rolled out to police forces across England and Wales.
Published 10 January 2012 -
Police grant report 2012-13
Provisional allocation of grant to authorities in England and Wales.
Published 8 December 2011 -
Missing children and adults - a cross-government strategy
Provides a framework to protect missing children, adults and their families.
Published 5 December 2011
See also
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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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