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Police authority leader angered by claims it was 'invisible' during riots Aug 17 2011

The leader of West Midlands Police Authority has accused the Home Secretary of insulting the crucial work done by the force’s chiefs to restore calm to the region’s streets.Read

West Midlands police federation attacks Cameron over 'obsession' with US policing Aug 16 2011

The leader of the West Midlands’ rank and file police officers has accused the Prime Minister of ignoring the views of frontline staff because of an “obsession with all things American”.Read

Police tackled the riots in Birmingham correctly, says chief constable Aug 15 2011

The chief constable of West Midlands Police said he was confident correct policing operations had been put in place during an “incredibly long and difficult week” in which Birmingham came under attack from riots and looters.Read

Former West Midlands Police employee accused of defrauding force faces re-trial Aug 15 2011

A former communications officer at West Midlands Police is facing a possible re-trial after a jury were unable to decide whether he was given “backhanders” or paid for consultancy work.Read

Communications officer denies defrauding West Midlands Police Aug 09 2011

A road safety communications officer accused of defrauding West Midlands Police has denied receiving a £7,000 “backhander” from a businessman saying the payment was for “consultancy work”.Read

Quinton residents told to run their own police station Jul 27 2011

Birmingham residents who complained that their local police station was set to close to save cash have been told: “If you want to keep it, run it yourselves.” Read

West Midlands Police employees cashed in with fake invoices, court told Jul 26 2011

Two employees of West Midlands Police conspired with another man to defraud the force out of tens of thousands of pounds, Warwick Crown Court has been told.Read

Police cuts to see 34,000 jobs axed nationwide Jul 21 2011

More than 34,000 police jobs will be lost as part of Government cuts, inspectors have ruled.Read

Violent crime down but robberies up by quarter in West Midlands Jul 15 2011

Violent crime has fallen significantly in the West Midlands - but the number of robberies reported to police rose dramatically, new official crime figures show.Read

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