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New London police commissioner criticizes response to summer riots

Published 13 October 2011

Bernard Hogan-Howe, the new head of London’s Metropolitan Police, criticized the agency for its failure to deploy enough officers in time during the August riots; Hogan-Howe added that Scotland Yard is currently reviewing its use of intelligence, resources, and tactics to ensure a more flexible response to future riots; Hogan-Howe’s comments come as part of testimony before the Commons Home Affairs Committee

Source: New London police commissioner criticizes response to summer riots

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