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New Ribbon NewMore Protests, More Stress On A Met Workforce Struggling With Its Morale.

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When I’m out and about at public order events, one of the questions I’m asked by officers follows the theme as to whether I’d like to be ‘in the job today.’ My answer, I’m afraid is an emphatic no and one of several reasons would revolve around the demands placed on front line officers in terms of their frequent public order abstractions for ‘aid.’

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£40m saved — but why is Havering still facing a £77m gap?

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Havering Council anticipates a £77 million budget gap for 2026/27, despite achieving £40 million in savings recently. Over 70% of the budget is earmarked for statutory services. Future financial pressures are expected, necessitating ongoing efficiency improvements and potential tax increases.

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Managing Chaos: The Reality of Policing Protests.

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Having attended multiple protests of all kinds since 2019, one pattern is impossible to ignore: almost every group, regardless of political position, ends up accusing the police of bias, of supporting the “other side,” or of acting against their particular cause specifically whilst letting others get away with it.

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How Social Media and Poor Communication Are Both Failing Police Officers.

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Policing is one of the toughest professions in our society, and in today’s world, officers face scrutiny like never before. Social media has become the primary lens through which the public judges police actions. But too often, short clips uploaded online show only a fraction of an incident, missing crucial context before and after the footage. These snippets can easily be misinterpreted, painting an incomplete or inaccurate picture.

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London News: Woman Arrested in Harrow for Feeding Pigeons Sparks Debate on Animal Kindness

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On Wednesday 7 January in Wealdstone, Harrow, a woman in her 40s was handcuffed by police and issued a £100 fine by Council enforcement officers after breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that bans feeding birds in town and district centres. Police became involved when she refused to stop feeding pigeons and repeatedly refused to provide her name and address when officers asked for them so a penalty notice could be issued. Once her details were obtained, she was de-arrested and handed over to council enforcement officers.

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“Why Saying ‘Police Can’t Be Bothered’ is Complete Nonsense.

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Police officers are one of the most scrutinised professions in the country. They’re not sitting around refusing to help when someone calls for assistance. The vast majority join the service because they want to make a difference in their communities. Responding to calls for help is exactly why they’re there.

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London News: Boy, 15, Stabbed to Death in Broad Daylight in Islington.

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A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed on a busy Islington street on Tuesday, 9 December. Police and London’s air ambulance rushed to Westbourne Road at 13:02 after receiving reports of a stabbing. The teenager was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, but tragically died later that afternoon.

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The Bad, The Good And Most Importantly, Maintaining Perspective After Panorama.

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It was a programme that had received considerable advanced publicity over weeks and, as the day dawned, officers across the Met and indeed the country viewed the upcoming revelations with apprehension. Whatever the content, the result was inevitable; that all Met officers would be collectively smeared with morale, already on the floor, now suffering another blow.

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