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Community unites to bring down gangs and hooligans on their once troubled estate

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:40:17
Residents from a deprived housing estate once blighted by crime and anti-social behaviour, who took a stand against gangs ruining their lives, met with Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson.
Government announces new measures to strengthen the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:13:57
The level of authorisation required by local authorities to sign off investigatory techniques will be raised to prevent them being used for trivial matters.
Crime fighting communities showcase their good work

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:40:16
People who have helped fight crime in their neighbourhoods were met by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell to kick off a week of nationwide activity.
Multi-million pound security boost for London 2012 games

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:46:03
A multi-million pound boost to the emergency services radio communication system has been awarded.
Halloween clampdown on anti-social behaviour

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00
As the nights draw in and young people take to the streets for Halloween, more than 1,000 dedicated youth workers and police officers will be patrolling communities.