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UK data watchdog warns Met Police over shadow IT data breach
The ICO cites an ongoing failure by the Metropolitan Police to stop staff using unauthorised IT services. A warning other forces will be read against.
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The Folio · No. 42Friday 16 October 2026Jess Entwistle
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MI5 head says the service has caught terrorists trying to use AI to improve attacks
In his annual speech the director general focused on AI and the risk and complexity it adds. Useful framing for anyone selling AI into public safety.
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Home Office publishes police use of force statistics for April 2025 to March 2026
The annual release covers type of force, reason, outcome, injuries and person details across England and Wales. A user guide was published alongside it.
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New Intensive Supervision Courts in the north to help women break the cycle of reoffending
The Ministry of Justice is expanding ISCs so hundreds more vulnerable women get supervision instead of short custody. Part of the wider sentencing shift.
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Warwickshire Police uses eight AI agents to audit investigation quality
The force built a system that assesses filed investigation records against policing standards after decisions have been made. Findings are collated for review.
