Author Archives: samchapman

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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Candidate Statement of Jas Parmar

Posted on 16/04/2012 by samchapman

Jas Parmar is seeking the Conservative nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Bedfordshire. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, so get … Continue reading →

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Jon Harvey on the Blue Light Camp

Posted on 16/04/2012 by samchapman

Jon Harvey gives his personal perspective on the Blue Light Camp. Jon hopes to be the Labour candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner in the Thames Valley Police Area. If you have a perspective to share, let us know at … Continue reading →

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Posted on 16/04/2012 by samchapman

Originally posted on The Chamberlain Files:
Mike Olley West Midlands Labour Party members will be given just two names from which to choose a candidate to run for the region’s first elected Police and Crime Commissioner, raising fears that a…

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Lembit Opik shown the ropes – Make up your own headline…

Posted on 16/04/2012 by samchapman

…because you can’t make this up. Is there anything Lembit Opik won’t do for publicity?

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Weekend Update – Sunday 15 April 2012

Posted on 15/04/2012 by samchapman

Labour Candidates Jon Harvey revealed that his rival on the shortlist for the Labour nomination for Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner is Tim Starkey. Sue Pearson has joined the ranks of the longlisted Labour hopefuls in Northumbria, and in … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Jon Harvey

Posted on 14/04/2012 by samchapman

Jon Harvey is seeking the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Thames Valley. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, so … Continue reading →

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