Police forces across the country could start suspending the non-emergency 101 service to cope with an influx of calls, it has been warned. Bedfordshire Police announced a “suspension” of 101 after a spike in 999 calls last week, in what could be the first move of its kind. But The Independent has learned there is no requirement for police forces to inform authorities or the public if they take the same decision. Suspensions of 101 are not formally recorded by either the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) or the Home Office, meaning that the scale of the practice is unknown. John Apter, chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, called for full monitoring to be brought in amid a rise in violent crime. “I can see more forces starting to suspend 101, and I think they should if it means we can prioritise the here-and-now emergencies,” he told The Independent. “I think they will be forced into that position. The sad reality is that … [Read more...] about Police could suspend 101 non-emergency number because of budget cuts
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Arrest made after police carry out modern slavery warrants in Maidenhead
Thames Valley Police made an arrest on Thursday following modern slavery warrants carried out in Maidenhead. The warrants took place at car washes in St Peters Road and Canon Lane and a total of 16 people were spoken to by officers in order to ensure they were not victims of modern slavery. Thames Valley Police led the operation and were supported by partners the Department of Works and Pensions, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and the Environment Agency. The force also worked with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit. Detective Inspector Dean Brown, leading the operation, said: “These warrants have resulted in an arrest in connection with modern slavery offences, and vulnerable people being safeguarded. “Modern slavery is the exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain, and our ongoing Hidden Harm campaign seeks to raise, awareness understanding and reporting of this type of offence. “Today’s warrants have been carried out … [Read more...] about Arrest made after police carry out modern slavery warrants in Maidenhead
U.S. orders non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua
The U.S. government on Friday ordered non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua and advised travelers to reconsider going to the country. A State Department travel advisory that was updated Friday said U.S. government personnel in the country must stay in their homes and "avoid unnecessary travel between sundown and sunrise." Nicaragua has been rocked by protests and a violent crackdown by authorities since April, when demonstrations began demanding President Daniel Ortega's exit from office. Ortega's government has likened such demands to an attempted coup. A report last month from a team of independent investigators said at least 212 people have been killed in clashes. Talks aimed at resolving the crisis have repeatedly broken down. U.S. citizen killed in Nicaragua amid violence and social unrest The U.S. State Department says heavily armed, government-controlled paramilitary forces operate in areas of the country including in its capital, … [Read more...] about U.S. orders non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua
Breaking: DeKalb non-emergency phone lines down
DeKALB – The city of DeKalb's external telephone systems experienced a temporary outage Thursday morning, and it remains unclear how long this outage will last. Phone system problems at all city buildings, including the police department, fire department, city hall and public works department, began around 9 a.m. The city's 911 emergency lines are still fully functional and should be used to contact the city for all emergencies. Non-emergency public safety inquiries can be directed to 815-901-7739. For all other inquiries, call 815-761-3693. … [Read more...] about Breaking: DeKalb non-emergency phone lines down
Body found as huge explosion at US barn ends stand-off with police over kidnap
0 Comments Body found as huge explosion at US barn ends stand-off with police over kidnap BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A body has been found in a building after an explosion during a stand-off with a man who had taken his wife hostage. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/body-found-as-huge-explosion-at-us-barn-ends-standoff-with-police-over-kidnap-36870594.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article36870590.ece/c2bc7/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_f03f0502-ee5c-44b3-83da-f546e8b02e58_1 Email A body has been found in a building after an explosion during a stand-off with a man who had taken his wife hostage. Nine police officers are being treated for non-life threatening injuries and the remains of one unidentified person was found in a building at the home in North Haven, Connecticut, State Police Trooper Kelly Grant said. He said a post-mortem examination was scheduled to identify the body. He added there is no one in custody. Mr Kelly said a woman called … [Read more...] about Body found as huge explosion at US barn ends stand-off with police over kidnap