The Metropolitan Police Service’s integrated record management system is nearly £60m over budget, and still facing major teething problems, with officers and staff raising more than 25,000 support requests in its first four months of operation, according to a freedom of information (FOI) disclosure. The Connect system – contracted to software supplier NEC Software… Continue reading Met Police data platform £64m over budget
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Met wins battle with NHS over not attending mental health calls | Police
The Metropolitan police has won its battle to stop attending most of the mental health calls it receives after a tense behind-the-scenes row with the health service, the Guardian has learned. From 31 October it will start implementing a scheme that aims to stop officers being diverted from crime fighting, to do work health staff… Continue reading Met wins battle with NHS over not attending mental health calls | Police
Retired professor accused of stealing $45K in jewelry from wealthy friends he met in Washington’s elite social circles
NEW YORK — A retired political science professor who traveled in Washington’s elite social circles pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he stole tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry from his wealthy acquaintances. Lawrence Gray sold at least seven rare and valuable stolen items, including diamond earrings, a pink sapphire brooch, and… Continue reading Retired professor accused of stealing $45K in jewelry from wealthy friends he met in Washington’s elite social circles
Mike Pence has met criteria to qualify for first GOP primary debate
Mike Pence has met the criteria to qualify for the first Republican presidential debate later this month, his campaign said on Tuesday. The former vice president reached the donor threshold — 40,000 unique donors, including 200 from at least 20 states and territories — to qualify for the Aug. 23 event sponsored by the Republican… Continue reading Mike Pence has met criteria to qualify for first GOP primary debate