policing

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"We need to recognise this for what it is. A systemic issue. A growing issue. And one that demands a co-ordinated response across government, policing and industry," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Det Ch Supt Luke Williams, who leads policing in north-west London, reassured members of the Jewish community which is about to celebrate Passover.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the overhaul would mean that officers would "no longer be policing perfectly legal tweets" and would have more time to patrol streets and catch criminals.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

New Home Office guidance will say that forces should only log incidents that are potentially "relevant to policing".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Calling this sort of policing science could cover up what was actually going on, and what was actually going on was often just a mess of assumptions.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day