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Posted on 22/06/2012 by samchapman
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A personal note

Posted on 07/05/2012 by samchapman

This site has completed its first trimester. I must thank my loyal readership for coming back so often, and in particular a few dozen candidates from across the political spectrum for their contribution. I don’t know what you learn from … Continue reading →

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Midnight Oil?

Posted on 30/04/2012 by samchapman

Some of you have noticed the lateness of the hour when these blogs tumble out from my mind. One commenter suggested whisky was involved but, as a career designated-driver, I must disappoint on this score. It was just the end … 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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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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A Holiday treat for fans of “The Thick of It”

Posted on 07/04/2012 by samchapman

I stumbled across some BBC filming a week ago in Westminster, and used a photo of Peter Capaldi practicing his lines as “Malcolm Tucker” to Armando Iannucci, who makes this stuff happen. My point was that passing American tourists had … Continue reading →

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Update – Monday 5th March 2012

Posted on 04/03/2012 by samchapman

Update on the updateYes, I know it’s messy, but I couldn’t make you wait till the next full update…. 3 paragraph’s below this section you will find the story of Mike Olley’s digital billboards and Michael Crick’s questions. A source … Continue reading →

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Is policing too hard for ordinary people to understand?

Posted on 29/02/2012 by samchapman

Lancashire’s Chief Constable Steve Finnigan has expressed his concern about only one person overseeing policing in the county when the Police Authority is abolished, according to the BBC. He said: “To ask an individual to cover [this] patch is asking … Continue reading →

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