Police forces
Coverage of Police forces in the Nexus archive.
- The real problem for our police forces is the toxic 'jobs for the boys' culture at the very top, writes former Home Secretary DAVID BLUNKETT
David Blunkett criticizes the toxic 'jobs for the boys' culture at the top of police forces. He argues this issue is the real problem affecting police effectiveness.
- Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition system struggle to clear their names
Shoppers are being falsely identified by facial recognition systems in stores, leading to public shaming and forced removal without recourse. Watchdogs warn that oversight of AI facial recognition technology is lagging, with police forces also utilizing the technology.
- Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds
A review warns that UK police forces are failing to protect child victims of online sexual abuse due to insufficient funding and a 66% annual increase in referrals. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Michelle Skeer emphasized the need for investment and coordination to prevent worsening risks to children.
- ‘Huge’ increase in kennelling and vet spending by police after XL bully ban
Police spending on kennels and veterinary bills in England and Wales has more than tripled since the XL bully ban took effect in 2024, with some forces seeing over 500% increases. Data from 22 police forces shows average spending rose from £137,400 in 2022-23 to £423,136 in 2024-25.