Police Magazine - January 2009

Editorial

News: Your views are needed

News: Taser training should impact on the frontline/Chief constables must make Taser decisions

Federation focus - A column which looks at the Police Federation’s sub-committees and the work they carry out behind the scenes

Local focus: A one-off column featuring the musings of the chairman of Dorset Federation

View from the chair: The economic climate could present the police service with some positive opportunities, says Paul McKeever, chairman of the Federation

Under fire: Ian Arundale, ACPO lead on conflict management, speaks out on changes to guidance on conferring on notes

Turning the tide: The Marine Policing Unit meet Christmas revellers and combat crime on the Thames

Into the breach: Northumbria Police combat territorial fights on local estates which are plaguing the community. John Dean reports

Brain training: Police officers need proper training to help spot the signs of those with mental illness. Tina Orr Munro writes

Judgement Opinion: Tony Judge, former editor of Police magazine gives his personal views on policing issues