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  • An Olympian Task

    Submitted by Peter Ship on Thu, 2010-06-03 13:34

    The challenge of any police force at times of extraordinary requirements is how to balance a level of resources which are adequate for ordinary times. I recently came across an article which raised the increased threat of cultural crimes such as art theft during the London Olympics. It’s absolutely correct, there is an increased threat but not just for cultural crimes; across the board. Once this is accepted, the challenge is how to deal with it. Clearly there has to be a shift in policing strategy during such an acute period.

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  • Informant management needs to better exploit technology

    Submitted by Peter Ship on Sun, 2010-02-21 13:51

    Over recent years sharing of intelligence by police forces and the security services has become increasingly important and in the wake of a range of Government initiatives there is no doubt that that the intelligence picture across the UK has improved.

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  • Is the time now right for wider use of Proactive Targeting of Suspects?

    Submitted by Peter Ship on Thu, 2010-01-07 12:57

    On Christmas day Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempted to detonate an improvised explosive device on North West Airlines flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. Following this failed attempt here was an audible sigh of relief, followed by a clamour for greater security to prevent future attempts.

    I would support the continual review of physical security at airports and the likely move towards body scanners which is, in my opinion, a positive step. However I feel that by concentrating on physical security we are missing the benefits a joined up Intelligence System could provide.

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