Police Magazine - March 2005

Editorial
 
News: Concerns police powers will be handed out like ‘Sheriffs’ badges’

Parliamentary Reception: The Federation’s Parliamentary Reception held last month to lobby parliamentarians over the Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill

Judgement Call: Tony Judge gives his personal views on the dangers of politically elected commissioners proposed by the Tory Party

Deadly Weapon: Paul Tonks, chairman of the West Midlands Police Federation, puts forward the case of why he believes the car should be considered a lethal weapon

Hunting Ban: Police forces could see their resources stretched as the ban on hunting comes into effect

Political Puppets: Are politicians increasingly interfering in policing? Tony Judge explores the issue

Open Information: How forces are dealing with the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act

Driving the Changes: A look at how North Yorkshire Police is tackling speeding motorcyclists on rural roads
 
Helping Hands: How one officer helped his community by getting them to help themselves

Without a Trace: Methods employed by the police in the UK and other law enforcement agencies round the world when it comes to tracing missing children