News in Brief
A brief summary of some of this week`s news.
No to foreign commissioner
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said in a letter to London Mayor Boris Johnson that there is no chance of a non-UK citizen becoming the next Metropolitan Police Commisioner.
It had been rumoured that Los Angeles police chief Bill Bratton might be a candidate for the role.
Ms Smith also confirmed that she will be aiming the decision on the post herself, despite Mr Johnson wanting a greater involvement.
Mayor should have power
Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone said that the elected London Mayor should have the right to hire and fire chiefs and senior officers in the Metropolitan Police.
However, he added that in the case of Sir Ian Blair, his record in office did not justify his removal.
NPIA leadership potential scheme
A national programme run by the NPIA to develop the next generation of police leaders has begun.
Officers from forces across England and Wales were the first to begin their training under the revised High Potential Development Scheme (HPDS).
HPDS is the first initiative to be delivered under the police leadership strategy, Leading Policing, which was produced by the NPIA on behalf of ACPO, APA and the Home Office.
MPS launches new number
The Met this week launched a new non-emergency telephone number.
The 0300 123 1212 number has been introduced to make the publics access to policing services easier and reduce inappropriate 999 calls.
It will be promoted through a four-week pan-London press and radio campaign.
Launch of IAG guidance
ACPO and the APA have launched the first national guidance to police forces on engaging with community perspectives on policing through independent advisory groups (IAGs).
IAGs were set up as a result of the Macpherson Report following the Stephen Lawrence enquiry. They play an important part in ensuring that the police service effectively involves and considers the views of all communities in local policing.
Lorry drivers at breaking point
Foreign lorry drivers have been reporting themselves to police to ensure a break from driving.
BBCs Eye on Wales revealed that police have found drivers who have not taken a break for 32 hours.
Lorries on international journeys represent eight per cent of all road deaths, despite making up less than one per cent of traffic on British roads.
Brunstrom calls for use of Welsh
Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom of North Wales has suggested that the word police should be removed from Welsh police vehicles.
Instead, he would like the Welsh translation Heddlu on his forces cars.
Mr Brunstrom rejected claims that English visitors would not understand what the police cars were if his suggestion was implemented.
MPA asks for public view
The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) is asking its public to help identify the capitals policing priorities for 2010/11.
The authority has published a short online questionnaire asking Londoners for their top three priorities for policing in the capital.
Police officer dealt drugs
A former Strathclyde Police officer has been found guilty of supplying drugs in the west of Scotland.
Michael Norden, 35, was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow. He was investigated after a six-month surveillance operation as part of Operation Aquarius.
Norden was dismissed from Strathclyde Police in 2005 for possession of cocaine.
DC guilty of misconduct
Staffordshire Police Detective Constable Mark Morgan, 43, has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office.
Mr Morgan was arrested by anti-corruption officers and suspended when he was charged in June.
He pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court and is due to be sentenced on December 5.
Apology for Met officer
A Met Police officer has accepted a public