3rd January, 2010 Private Robert Hayes, aged 19 from Burwell, Cambridge, and of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, was killed by an IED blast whilst on a security patrol near Check Point Paraang, Nad e-Ali, Helmand Province Lest we Forget this brave young man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

🚨 Grads vs. Non-Grads in Police Training: Missing the Point?The debate over degrees for police recruits overlooks what matters most: resilience, emotional intelligence, & leadership skills.Policing is a vocation, not just a career. Let’s focus on leadership development for all

21st January, 2004 Rifleman Vincent Calvin Windsor, aged 23 from Cowley, Oxfordshire, and of 2nd Battalion The Royal Green Jackets, was killed in a tragic road traffic accident, whilst on patrol in Al Amarah, Iraq Lest we Forget this brave young man who gave his all 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

Are the Peelian Principles Still Relevant Today? Sir Robert Peel’s 1829 principles emphasized crime prevention, public trust, and ethical conduct. How can policing adapt these timeless principles to rebuild trust and meet 21st-century demands? #Policing #Leadership

25th January, 2011 Private Martin Simon George Bell GM, aged 24 from Bradford, of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in an IED blast as he saved the life of a fellow wounded soldier in Nahr-e Saraj,Helmand Province Lest we Forget this brave young Yorkshireman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

2nd/3rd February, 2006 Kettering born Trooper Carl Smith, aged 23, raised in Rushden, of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), was tragically killed in a road traffic accident, whilst on operations in Abu Al Khasib, near Basra, Iraq Lest we Forget this brave man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

**CAN OPENER** The British Army can opener was based on the much smaller World War Two US P38 can opener. Issued in the 24-hour ration (10 man and 4 man) packs. At one stage they were manufactured by W.P. Warren Engineering Co. Ltd, Birmingham, England. Since the introduction of

7th February, 2010 Corporal Johnathan Moore, aged 22 from Hamilton, of The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed by an IED blast alongside a comrade, whilst on patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province Lest we Forget this brave man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

7th February, 2010 Private Sean Mcdonald, aged 26 from Edinburgh, of The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed alongside a comrade by an IED blast, whilst on patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province Lest we Forget this brave man 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

How Do We Rebuild Trust in UK Policing? Trust is policing’s foundation, yet confidence is at an all-time low. Misconduct, unequal treatment, and a disconnect from communities have left many asking: Who are the police here to protect? What steps do you think are most critical?

12th February, 2009 Private Ryan Wrathall aged 21, from Surbiton, and of 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, died at Basra's Contingency Operating Base, Iraq, from gunshot wounds. Lest we Forget this brave young man who gave his all 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

Should Chief Constables have final authority to dismiss officers who fall short of standards? The current system limits their power, undermining accountability and public trust. Is it time for a change? #PoliceAccountability #Leadership #PolicingByConsent #PublicTrust

15th February 2010 Sapper Guy Mellors, aged 20 from Coventry, and of 36 Engineer Regiment, was killed in an explosion, whilst clearing IEDs near Patrol Base Ezaray, north east of Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan Lest we Forget this brave young man who gave his all 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

He sure did. I always thought he had a 353 Radio in his Waggon and the latest Batco sheets. Uncanny how he arrived at the objective moments after the attack.

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From Body-Worn Cameras to AI: UK Policing Beyond Basics Body-worn cameras 📹 & Tasers ⚡ aren’t cutting-edge anymore. Crime gangs use AI—UK police can too! 3 tips: 1️⃣ Start small: AI scans footage, VR trains (£3k). 2️⃣ Co-design tools: Durham cut admin 40%. 3️⃣ Publish wins

🚨 HMICFRS inspections should improve policing, not pile on pressure. Let’s fix the system: fairer funding, collaborative inspections, and proper support for firearms officers. Time to shift from fear to progress! 💪 #PoliceReform #HMICFRS 🛡️ [Read more: link to article]

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