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The mainstream pathway to child sexual abuse

A new book by Professor Clare McGlynn examines growing evidence that mainstream pornography platforms may be creating pathways to child sexual abuse offending — and what that means for policing.

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New police training initiative aims to build trust...

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A University of Nottingham historian has played an important supporting role in the development and delivery of West Mid...

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When 'Road Closed' is not enough

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From drivers moving traffic cones to widespread Red X violations, policing teams are confronting growing non-compliance ...

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An end to the hip flask defence?

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A new forensic modelling technique developed by Swedish researchers could one day provide investigators with stronger ev...

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Balancing act

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Ben Durrant looks at how to balance operational effectiveness with transparency within police forces.

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Modernising the digital foundations

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Craig Taylor explains why police consolidation will fail without digital leadership.

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Upside down policing

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The Research Inspector examines the need for a fundamental rebalancing of policing’s skills structure.

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