More people than ever are using the police complaints system in England and Wales, according to new figures from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Many emergency services are rejecting social media platform X as the site’s controversial presence drives services to look at alternative ways to communicate with the public for warning, informing and community engagement.
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