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Met asks public to pick Bravery of the Year Award

Londoners are being asked to choose the winner of the bravest act of police work in the capital over the past year. Four remarkable nominations have been put forward, demonstrating the heroic actions of Met officers who went above and beyond the call of duty to save lives and catch criminals. The nominations are: A

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Use of restraint in mental health settings

People restrained in mental health settings will get the care they need ‘rather than control’ under new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drawn up for police and healthcare professionals.    ​Until now there was no clear national position about when the police can be asked to attend mental health and learning disability settings and for what reasons.

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Somerset and Avon refer themselves to IPCC

The police watchdog has launched an investigation after officers Tasered a race relations adviser who has worked to improve links between the force and the black community in Bristol. Judah Adunbi, 63, was Tasered by police outside his home in the city on Saturday when officers apparently mistook him for a wanted man. Read More…

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Metropolitan Black Police Association Position Statement – Taser

The Metropolitan Black Police Association support the lawful and ethical use of Taser and recognise its importance in keeping both officers and members of the community safe. We support the comprehensive and robust training package which the Metropolitan Police currently delivers to specially trained officers which meets or exceeds national standards. Where body worn video

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New Year’s Honours for Met staff and officers

Three volunteer officers who have given over 50,000 hours of service are among those from the Metropolitan Police Service honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Eleven officers, staff and volunteers, past and present, have been honoured this year. Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary (MSC) Sergeant Robert Harrild receives an MBE (Member of the Order

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of our Members, Friends and Colleagues. Wishing you a happy and safe end to 2016 and a prosperous 2017! From the Metropolitan Black Police Association!

Man arrested after reported stabbing at London railway station

A man involved in an alleged stabbing incident at a London railway station shouted “death to Muslims” and “go back to Syria”, according to a witness. Miguel Oliveira said he came face to face with the alleged attacker, who was “shouting uncontrollably” after he allegedly stabbed a man at Forest Hill station in south-east London

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Women’s Forum

The Metropolitan Black Police Association Women’s Forum is about promoting equality for women whilst providing encouragement and support to members. The forum is made up of members who have volunteered their time, in order to put on events, provide opportunities for networking, highlight issues affecting women in the workplace. This forum is for MBPA female

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