On this day in 2012 PC Ian Dibell GM was off duty when he saw a gunman attempting to murder people.Knowing the danger he faced he still went forward. Ian was shot & killed saving lives Essex Police Essex Police Fed #PoliceFamily #HonouringThoseWhoServe #PoliceMemorials #TrueHero

Great piece by Martin Brunt covering the national police bravery awards - just some of the stories from across the country. Officers show bravery every day - most of it is never reported. 👏👏👍 news.sky.com/video/police-o…

The National Police Bravery Awards celebrate extraordinary acts of courage by 70 police officers. Sky News speaks to the nominees ahead of the ceremony on Thursday evening. Our crime correspondent @SkyMartinBrunt reports ➡️ trib.al/LoCCWIw

BREAKING: Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair has died at the age of 72, Sky News understands. Full story: trib.al/qZMA2Ge 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

Attended West Coast Main Line All Party Parliamentary Group with Avanti West Coast We presented on our strong partnership to keep railway safe, including police operations & convictions. Insightful questions from Cat Smith MP Llinos Medi AS/MP A useful session to improve the route

Swift arrest after phone robbery at Woodford Station 🚨   In under 3 hours we: ✅ Received the report ✅ Tracked the phone’s live location ✅ Identified the suspect via CCTV ✅ Made the arrest   Another robbery suspect is off the streets 💪 Report crime to us by texting 61016

Low tides can expose dangerous sinking sand and mud at the coast. If you do get stuck, lean back to spread your weight. Stop other people from trying to help you as they might get stuck too.   In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. #CoastClever

📺 Watch the moment Christopher Patricks was arrested after launching a violent, racially aggravated knife attack at Victoria Underground Station. He’s now been sentenced to over four years in prison for the savage assault. Read more: btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…

Eye in the Sky: Police Begin Trials of Uncrewed Aircraft to Hunt Criminals and Find Missing People The National Police Air Service is testing a new drone system that could allow officers to provide air support for up to six hours without a pilot. Police forces across the UK

Two teenagers who tortured and killed kittens in Ruislip have been detained in a youth offenders institute and banned from ever owning pets again after a successful CPS prosecution. Read about how our case against them here: orlo.uk/0dDza

Ongoing hunt for suspects wanted by police over 2024 riots independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

Still wanted: UK riots suspects pictured in new police appeal | UK News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/still-wa…

A number of suspected rioters are still wanted by Avon and Somerset Police, a year after disorder broke out in Bristol following the fatal stabbings in Southport. Avon and Somerset Police- and four other forces across the country have shared photos of suspects they want to track

We’re delighted to announce that Stuart Cundy will be joining the force as our new Deputy Chief Constable in October. Stuart is set to bring a wealth of experience to BTP following his distinguished career in policing. Read more 👉 spkl.io/6004AJei8

🚨Op Flycatcher linked six teenagers to 50+ violent robberies, all arrested in overnight raids.   After a rise in 2023, we boosted our resources, and robbery is now down 16% nationally. If you commit robbery on the railway, we will catch you❌ Read more btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…

Our relentless pursuit of justice for victims of street robbery continues. The railway & underground systems have good CCTV - if you offend on the railway, we will be knocking at your door. standard.co.uk/news/crime/pol…

You might not always see our officers - but we’re here 👀 We have plain-clothes officers across the railway network and investigation teams working behind the scenes to stop robbery in its tracks ✋ Our officers will be there to hold you to account when you least expect it 🚔

Caught on camera 📺❌   A cruel and cowardly thief who targeted an 80-year-old deaf woman at Westminster Underground is now behind bars. 🚨   We will not tolerate robbery on the railway network. 🚔   🔗 btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…

Another luxury hamper sent out to a seriously ill officer in Cornwall. We’re here year round to support officers, staff and volunteers in the county who are seriously injured in the line of duty, or are seriously ill.

Join our elite County Lines Taskforce on one of their unpredictable operations at York station last week 👀 ❌ 2 drugs lines dismantled 🚨 12 arrests made 💰 £90k worth of drugs seized 🤝 4 children safeguarded   We’re not stopping until they do 💪