2 NEWS


Greater Manchester Police: Two female officers killed in line of duty


POLICE officers and staff across the country are mourning the loss of two female officers who were killed as they responded to a routine incident in Hattersley, Tameside on September 18. PC Nicola Hughes, aged 23 and PC Fiona Bone, aged 32 suffered fatal injuries during the incident in which shots were fired and a grenade was used. Greater Manchester Police said in a statement that Fiona died at the scene and Nicola died a short time later. Colleagues of Nicola and


Fiona paid tribute to the pair, who were both described as ‘excellent bobbies’.


said she “loved life” and was always smiling even after a night shift when everyone else was a bit grumpy. “She was a good listener and couldn't do enough for people, she was a lovely friend and a great bobby.”


Messages of condolence PC Fiona Bone Fiona’s colleagues said:


“Officers loved being partnered up with Fiona as she was always calm, collected and professional and could diffuse situations with her calm gentle


PC Nicola Hughes


way. She was an excellent bobby and cared about her job and the community she served."


Nicola was described as “very bubbly” and colleagues


from across the policing family started appearing on Twitter within minutes of the news of the officers’ deaths being released. Chief Constable Peter Fahy


described it as a “dark day for policing”.


5 Dale Cregan, 29, has been charged with the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes. 9


CHOOSE YOUR LOCAL POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER


THE responsibility for scrutinising the performance of police forces in England and Wales will soon be down to an elected Police and Crime Commissioner. The elections are being held on


November 15 when 41 Commissioners will take over the roles and responsibilities of the police authorities and much more. Commissioners will be responsible for


drafting a Police and Crime Plan which sets the budget, including the precept, and police and crime objectives for reducing crime and disorder. This work will be reviewed by a Police and Crime Panel made up of local councilors and co-opted members. Each Commissioner will also be


responsible for distributing a new, and reduced, Community Safety Fund which


GRAPEVINE Autumn 2012


previously was given to local authorities. Funding to commission the majority of


locally delivered victim services will also pass to the Commissioners by April 2015. Police Authority Executive Teams up and


down the country have been diligently preparing for this change in governance for more than a year. Head of Engagement and


Communications for Cambridgeshire Police Authority Anna Horne says authority staff have done their bit to ensure a smooth transition, but now it is important for all police officers and staff to play their part and cast their vote. “This is your only


chance to choose who you want questioning your chief constable about how they do their job for the next four years,” she said. 9


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20