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THE COVID-19 pandemic has created the “most difficult and challenging times both personally and professionally” for police officers.

Lockdown sparks cannabis boom as stressed & jobless Brits turn to drug Investigation Updated: 5 Feb 2021, 13:02 BRITS bored, stressed and jobless in lockdown have fuelled a boom in cannabis use — raising fears of a mental health timebomb. Huge demand has led county lines gangs to flood regions with the drug. 4 Buyers are people missing the buzz of social contact, or self-medicating to relieve anxiety. Cannabis has become cheap and plentiful as pub and club closures mean less demand for party drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy. Those caught dealing, growing or in possession know the punishmen...

Date Time Nick Herbert appointed Chair of College of Policing The Home Secretary has today (Thursday 14 January) announced the appointment of Nick Herbert (Lord Herbert of South Downs) as the new Chair of the College of Policing, following a robust open competition in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. Lord Herbert has highly relevant experience, having served as Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice across both the Home Office and Ministry of Justice. In his position he introduced Police and Crime Commissioners and the College of Policing. He was previously S...

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