Monthly Archives: April 2012

Weekend Update – Sunday 22nd April 2012

Posted on 23/04/2012 by samchapman

Labour Shortlists In addition to those previously identified, shortlisted Labour Candidates are as follows:- Cambridgeshire – Ed Murphy and there must be at least one other. Cumbria – Michael Boaden and Patrick Leonard. Durham – Ron Hogg, Peter Thompson & … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Paul Biddle MBE

Posted on 22/04/2012 by samchapman

Paul Biddle is seeking the Conservative nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Devon and Cornwall. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Ibrahim Master

Posted on 21/04/2012 by samchapman

Ibrahim Master is on the shortlist for the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Lancashire. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate … Continue reading →

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Top 10 posts so far…

Posted on 20/04/2012 by samchapman

As at 20 April 2012This includes topical posts, but excludes Candidate Statements and pages for geographic areas. If you like it, it will be moved to the menu bar and updated on an irregular basis! 10. Questions in the House … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Godfrey Daniel

Posted on 19/04/2012 by samchapman

Councillor Godfrey Daniel is on the shortlist for the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Sussex. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Peter Levy

Posted on 19/04/2012 by samchapman

Pete Levy is the Liberal Democrat nominee to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Avon and Somerset. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, … Continue reading →

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Former Home Secretary backs Richards for Sussex PCC

Posted on 18/04/2012 by samchapman

Rt Hon. Jacqui Smith, Britain’s first woman home secretary, has backed Paul Richards in the selection to be Labour’s candidate for police commissioner in Sussex. Jacqui Smith said: ‘Paul has been at the heart of government and at the heart … Continue reading →

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From CCTV to No-see TV in Preston

Posted on 18/04/2012 by samchapman

While this blog covers England and Wales, I don’t want to neglect my own area, especially when something maddening takes place – so in the spirit of cross party working, I have sent the following message to the 3 shortlisted … Continue reading →

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How not to shortlist for Police and Crime Commissioner candidates.

Posted on 17/04/2012 by samchapman

The two main political parties have both chosen multi-stage processes to select their Police and Crime Commissioner candidates. The Conservatives have gone for a centralised verification process. Candidates apply, are interviewed (I’m not yet clear whether all are interviewed or … Continue reading →

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Posted on 17/04/2012 by samchapman

Originally posted on RoryGeo on Crime and Justice:
So, it was a busy weekend – made complete by a trip up to Manchester for the inaugural #BlueLightCamp. The event had an eclectic and interesting mix of practitioners, researchers, social media…

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