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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Cash pressure forced PCSOs' 20:00 finish plan'
"Financial challenges" have forced the need for a consultation on police community support officers (PCSOs) finishing shifts by 20:00, a new police chief has admitted. Chief Constable Richard Cooper said West Mercia Police would be saving money on extra payment officers get when they work unsociable hours. Following a backlash over the plan by councillors in Shropshire last month, Mr Cooper stressed that if the consultation pans out, the same amount of PCSOs would still be working the same amount of hours. "Its not a case of do we need to save money, it's how do we save the money?," he told BBC Hereford & Worcester. "The cost of running the organisation is now stripping the funding available to us," he said, speaking on the mid-morning Hot Seat spot, on Thursday. "We've had to make some really difficult considerations. Our police staff and officers receive an unsociable hours payment for working into the evening and we need to save money." As chief constable Mr Cooper - who was appointed in March after working in the role temporarily since last August - is responsible for the delivery of operational policing across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. A caller on the programme's phone-in had asked about whether the PCSOs are needed later than 20:00. In response, Mr Cooper said many officers deal with anti-social behaviour issues, which generally "diminishes rapidly" by that time. "The data supports the fact the peak [for anti-social behaviour] is between 5 and 6. It starts dropping thereafter and stops dramatically after 8 o'clock," he explained. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Backlash over plan for no PCSOs after 8pm West Mercia Police
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Chief constable defends West Mercia plan for no PCSOs after 20:00
"Financial challenges" have forced the need for a consultation on police community support officers (PCSOs) finishing shifts by 20:00, a new police chief has admitted. Chief Constable Richard Cooper said West Mercia Police would be saving money on extra payment officers get when they work unsociable hours. Following a backlash over the plan by councillors in Shropshire last month, Mr Cooper stressed that if the consultation pans out, the same amount of PCSOs would still be working the same amount of hours."Its not a case of do we need to save money, it's how do we save the money?," he told BBC Hereford & Worcester. "The cost of running the organisation is now stripping the funding available to us," he said, speaking on the mid-morning Hot Seat spot, on Thursday."We've had to make some really difficult considerations. Our police staff and officers receive an unsociable hours payment for working into the evening and we need to save money." Anti-social behaviour issues As chief constable Mr Cooper - who was appointed in March after working in the role temporarily since last August - is responsible for the delivery of operational policing across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. A caller on the programme's phone-in had asked about whether the PCSOs are needed later than 20:00. In response, Mr Cooper said many officers deal with anti-social behaviour issues, which generally "diminishes rapidly" by that time. "The data supports the fact the peak [for anti-social behaviour] is between 5 and 6. It starts dropping thereafter and stops dramatically after 8 o'clock," he explained. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PUDO Announces New Member on the Board of Directors
TORONTO, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - PUDO Inc. ("PUDO" or the "Company") (CSE: PDO) (OTCQB: PDPTF), is pleased to announce the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Etheredge, to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. PUDO's Chairman, Richard Cooper, stated, "I as well as the entire Board are excited to announce that Elliott Etheredge has agreed to join the Board of Directors at PUDO Inc. With Elliott joining the Board, PUDO gains a wealth of experience and insight. His strong background in logistics and a passion for innovation and strategic growth is a huge asset. His current experience in this field, coupled with his leadership and expertise, will be invaluable as PUDO continues to expand its reach and impact in the logistics, returns, and last-mile delivery space. This addition will also greatly enhance our ability to accelerate the tremendous growth the Company has seen in the past year. We are excited for the journey ahead and confident in the leadership and valuable fresh perspective his contributions will bring to the Board. Please join us in giving Elliott a warm welcome as he begins this exciting new chapter and helps propel PUDO to new heights. Welcome aboard, Elliott!" Commented Elliott Etheredge, "I am excited to be joining the board and excited about the progress we have made expanding both our customer base and our network. We continue to be well supported by our customers who are seeing increasing value in the services we are providing to the market." To signup for the PUDO News Feed please subscribe at For more information, please visit About PUDO Inc. is North America's only independent parcel pick-up and drop-off counter network. PUDO has created a Network of more than 1,200 storefront partners known as PUDOpoint Counters, strategically located very near to where people live, work and play. 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New York Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley suspended by Grand Slam Track following battery charge
Grand Slam Track has confirmed that Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley is suspended and will not be competing at the league's meet in Philadelphia after he was charged with touch or strike battery earlier this month. The 30-year-old also missed the meet in Miami at the start of the month. 'Grand Slam Track signed racer Fred Kerley is suspended pending the completion of legal proceedings and will not compete in Philadelphia,' a statement from Grand Slam Track said on Friday. The organisation has not yet commented on Kerley's participation at the final meet in Las Vegas. Advertisement Kerley was arrested at a hotel in Dania Beach, Florida, where athletes were staying ahead of the Miami meet, after his ex-girlfriend alleged that he had hit her in the face. According to a police report, the woman told police that Kerley approached her at the hotel and alleged that Kerley began to argue with her and struck her in the face with a closed fist, causing her nose to bleed. Kerley's attorney, Richard L. Cooper, said that the sprinter had been 'arrested without thorough investigation by law enforcement. 'Fred never battered anyone,' Cooper said in a statement to The Athletic in May. 'We are focused on working with prosecutors to show that this arrest was a mistake and no charges should be filed. I am confident in that goal.' Grand Slam Track, a new track league founded by celebrated Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson and featuring several Olympic medalists, is halfway through its inaugural season after meets in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami. The final rounds in Philadelphia and L.A. are set to take place from May 31 to June 1 and June 27 to 29 respectively. As of Friday, May 23, Kerley's profile remains on the competition's website. Kerley won a silver medal in the 100m in Tokyo in 2021 and claimed bronze in Paris last summer. He has three world championship gold medals, each in a different event: the 4 x 400m in 2019, 100m in 2022 and 4 x 100m in 2023. A statement from Kerley on May 4 said: 'While there was a physical alteration, my arrest was not due to any criminal act. Rather, it resulted from my decision to exercise remain silent until legal counsel was present. I chose not to speak to law enforcement without my attorney, and for that reason alone. I was booked. 'This experience caught me off guard, but I remain fully committed to clearing my name and cooperating with appropriate parties to resolve it. I take full accountability for placing myself in a situation that allowed for this misunderstanding, and I am taking active steps to ensure nothing like this happens again.'
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Watchdog finds West Mercia Police force has made improvements
West Mercia Police has improved the way it carries out investigations, the police watchdog has His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services said it still needs to improve the way it responds to the public and protects vulnerable also found the force needed to improve its leadership and become a more positive place to report's gradings found West Mercia Police to be 'good' in one area, 'adequate' in four and 'requiring improvement' in four, and Chief Constable Richard Cooper said he was "determined" to make further improvements. A year ago, the same watchdog rated the force "inadequate" for its approach to serious and organised then, the inspectorate has changed the way it rates police forces and said direct comparisons could not be drawn with previous said: "This is because we have increased our focus on making sure forces are achieving appropriate outcomes for the public, and in some cases we have changed the aspects of policing we inspect."However, the report made reference to the previous report and said the force had made "significant efforts" to improve its investigative standards, although it still had work to do on the support given to victims. The report author Andy Cooke said he was "pleased to see the force has continued to prioritise the prevention of crime" and was good at recording crime said West Mercia Police had improved the way it managed offenders and investigated child sex abuse images he said the force needed to get better at managing the risks posed by registered sex Cooke also said the force was not answering emergency calls as quickly as it should and wasn't attending calls in the required work to support vulnerable people could also be improved, with "significant backlogs in risk assessments".Finally, he noted this was "set against a very challenging financial position" and that he would be "closely monitoring" West Mercia's progress. Addressing challenges Ch Con Cooper said: "The inspection highlights both the progress we've made and the challenges we are addressing head on."He also accepted "the results are not where we want to be, and I am clear that they must and will improve". The chief constable said there had been "meaningful progress in several key areas", and highlighted a number of areas of included identifying vulnerable callers, also noting that 92% of emergency calls were answered within 10 seconds and exceeding the national West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, said "Action is already taking place to address concerns and it's my expectation that this progress continues at pace." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
