The home secretary has unveiled sweeping reforms billed as the biggest policing overhaul in 200 years Events
A new national police force has been dubbed the 'British FBI' Politics
Officials say using AI will free up six million hours of police time - the equivalent of 3,000 officers - each year Events
The Home Office is also expected to develop an FBI-style unit to tackle national crime as part of the policing overhaul Events
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to unveil what she is calling the most sweeping overhaul of policing in the service's 200-year history on Monday with strict targets on response times. Events
Home Office will set out changes to policing on Monday that it claims are biggest overhaul in two centuriesPolice forces in England and Wales will be told to respond to emergency calls within strict time limits as part of plans to be announced on Monday.Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said.A reduction in the number of police forces.Local policing areas to deal with everyday crimes such as shoplifting.Home secretaries to be given the power to sack chief constables.An FBI-style National Police Service to lead on terrorism, fraud and organised crime.Every police officer in England and Wales to hold a licence to serve.A fast track for professionals and experts so they can take senior police roles.A new police commander to lead on violent disorder and rioting.A new national forensics team to help catch rapists and murderers. Continue reading... Events
The National Police Service will be created to crack down on serious and complex crimes. Events
The move is being described as the largest shake-up in decades Events
James Evans demonstrated a 'catastrophic lapse of judgment', GMP's chief constable has concluded Events