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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 July 2010.


Cumbrian Shooting Incident

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will investigate the effectiveness and operation of the radio networks operated by the police and by others during the recent incident in Cumbria involving Mr Derrick Bird.
Answer

The chief constable of Cumbria Constabulary has asked the Association of Chief Police Officers to conduct three peer reviews into the shootings in Cumbria. The reviews will look at firearms licensing, the armed policing response and police firearms tactics and guidance. The review into the armed policing response will cover the effectiveness and operation of the radio networks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1427; 720 c363WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Cumbria Homicide Police Radio Bird, Derrick
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk