Crime and Policing

Police commissioner David Jamieson has moved to assure residents that the force will retain the current level of ten police stations open to the public across the region.

https://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/police-station-sell-off-24-14298348

Both North Yorkshire Police and Thames Valley Police are failing to record one in five crimes in their area, according to Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=31516

The Serious Fraud Office has charged Barclays Bank Plc with unlawful financial assistance contrary to s151(1) and (3) of the Companies Act 1985.

https://www.sfo.gov.uk/2018/02/12/further-sfo-charges-in-barclays-qatar-capital-raising-case/

The NCA’s ability to disrupt criminal activity, such as the Avalanche network, is greatly enhanced through our ability to share intelligence and run joint operations with our European law enforcement partners.

http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/1292-director-general-statement-on-uk-law-enforcement-relations-with-the-eu

Years of funding cuts mean West Midlands residents just don't trust the police to protect them anymore, the Government is told

https://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/mp-says-confidence-west-midlands-14259967

City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launches campaign to raise awareness of fraudsters selling fake car insurance and warn motorists to ‘Steer Clear of Fraud’

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/steerclearoffraud

Britain’s leading fraud prosecutor says he is combing through his case load to detect signs that criminals are using the country to hide illicit wealth, as new powers come into effect that allow authorities to seize the proceeds of “dirty money”.

Action Fraud has recently experienced an increase in the number of calls to members of the public by fraudsters requesting payments for a "phantom" debt.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/media/15143/Phantom-Debt-Fraud-Alert--Survey-1/pdf/Phantom_Debt_Fraud_Alert_Jan_2018.pdf

Action Fraud is warning the public about fraudsters that are using the name of the British Council to trick businesses and individuals into handing over money.

https://actionfraud.police.uk/news/fraudsters-using-the-name-of-the-british-council-jan18

£87,410 lost to binary options fraud every day in the UK according to figures from Action Fraud.

https://actionfraud.police.uk/news/investors-lose-over-87k-a-day-to-binary-options-fraud-jan18