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Andy Cooke to join HMI as Inspector for northern forces

Merseyside Police announced that their chief, who had already announced he was stepping down, will be the North of England’s new inspector for policing, fire and rescue services.   His priority will be supporting Greater Manchester Police which was placed in special measures after 80,000 crimes went unrecorded. The Inspectorate assessed… Merseyside’s chief constable is joining HM Inspectorate. His first job will be helping Greater Manchester stabilise....

Met remembers PC Sandhu, UK's first female Asian and Sikh officer

The Met is holding a virtual event to remember her life and legacy and mark her “unique contribution to policing”. She served for two years from 1971 to 1973 when she was killed by her husband who was against her joining the Met. PC Sandhu was born to a Sikh… Today (1 February) marks 50 years since PC Karpal Kaur Sandhu joined the Metropolitan Police as the first female Asian officer in the UK, "a true pioneer and ahead of her time"....

Merseyside PCC begins search for new chief constable

PCC Jane Kennedy has until April to appoint a new chief constable for Merseyside Police. This means that three forces in the north west of England are now looking to replace chief officers who have left or are leaving.  The closing date for applications is 5pm on 19 February, with… Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner has decided not to appoint an interim chief but to find a long term replacement for Andy Cooke within eight weeks ...

Police sport fundraising body secures £348k from National Lottery

In partnership with Sport England, and with £348k of funding from the National Lottery, TeamPolice has launched a pilot programme in four forces to hold a series of activities and sporting events for officers and their families designed to improve their fitness and wellbeing.   Using police internal systems participants will… Funds will be used for pilot scheme in four forces to hold series of activities for officers and their families ...

Merseyside's chief constable Andy Cooke to retire

He will leave the force in April 2021 and is to take up a new appointment. PCC Jane Kennedy paid tribute to him for his "exemplary" service to Merseyside and to the police service here for more than 35 years, having joined Merseyside Police in 1985. CC Cooke has been… Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced today that Andy Cooke has declined her offer to extend his contract and will retire as chief constable of Merseyside Police....

Joint training packages for RASSO investigators part of action plan

A series of training packages for police investigators and Crown Prosecutors tasked with improving the attrition rate for Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) coming before the courts after being reported by victims will be delivered as part of a joint plan agreed by the NPCC and CPS. DCC Sarah… Plan includes developing a Knowledge Hub to share best practice with CPS staff and investigators and launch of national conference ...