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HOW BONKERS IS THIS?

These stories are like sci-fi screenplays for a dystopian film about a future just ahead of us. Alas, they're not fiction but a reality. Is it a good time to take stock? What should police be doing - and for whom?

THE PEOPLE'S VOICE

POLICE

Madness

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THE STATE OF POLICE TODAY

The police service - and over some time now - has shown itself to be less than fit for purpose. No amount of tinkering - as believed by many - will correct this situation. Meaning a complete rebuild is required.

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POLICE

Unfit

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HOW BAD DOES THIS LOOK?

This PC may not have intended to kill Chris Kaba - in the heat and dark of the moment - but one might easily argue that there was no reason to use a firearm and certainly before issuing a warning.

BBC

POLICE

Met

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POLICE AND THE GUN LAWS

It is important society has rules of engagement to deal with matters like this one. And it's right that police can be found guilty if they fail to comply. This case was supported by the CPS - but it failed in court.

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POLICE

Various

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HOW UTTERLY WRONG IS THIS?

This story just doesn't smell right. It's another which places the Met in a bad light and lessens the already decimated level of trust Londoners have of it. The worse it gets - the nearer to change we get.

BBC

POLICE

Met