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policing

[puh-lee-sing] / pəˈli sɪŋ /


NOUN
law enforcement
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A spokesperson for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said pressure on UK-wide policing resources meant the investigation could not go ahead.

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She said "local schools, the NHS and policing" were among her key issues.

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Det Supt Tony Bellis, responsible for local policing in Brent, said: "An incident of this nature is tragic and deeply concerning, and our thoughts remain with the victim's family, friends and all those affected."

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Security arrangements and policing strategies for European matches are developed via a combination of host clubs, national governments, local authorities and regional police forces, with input from Uefa, who run the competitions.

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She said 13,000 more neighbourhood officers were being put on the beat and reforms set out earlier this week would mean "local forces will be focused on policing their area and protecting their communities".

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