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18.12.2020 / 21:54

Is this the end of a 'difficult, overly-defensive culture' at GMP? Our leaders react as Ian Hopkins quits as Chief Constable... having presided over 'deep problems that every MP knew about'

direct to your inboxLeaders from across Greater Manchester have shared their damning assessment of Greater Manchester Police as Chief Constable Ian Hopkins announced he is quitting the force. The police chief announced he was standing down today after his force was placed in special measures due to concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.

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18.12.2020 / 20:40

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Read statement from Ian Hopkins in full as he quits GMP Chief Constable post

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins is standing down after his force was placed in special measures on Thursday because of concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said it was left "deeply troubled" over how cases handled by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were closed without proper investigation.In a statement, Mr Hopkins said: "These are challenging times for Greater Manchester Police. The force has a long-term strategic plan to address the issues raised by the HMIC and I believe this plan should be led by a Chief Constable who can oversee it from start to finish.

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18.12.2020 / 20:40

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Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins resigns

direct to your inboxThe chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins, has resigned, the force announced today.

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20.09.2020 / 21:19

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Multiple Greater Manchester Police officers isolating after coronavirus outbreak

hereGMP said it has a Covid-19 contingency plan in place to minimise the impact on police resources, but said the virus 'remains an on-going concern for us as an emergency service'.The force added that following any positive tests among staff, 'internal track and trace protocols are launched and if there are indications that there is learning then we work with both individuals and the organisation to effect changes to minimise future infections amongst our staff.' During the first peak of coronavirus in April, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said around a fifth of his workforce - some 1,865 GMP staff - was self-isolating because they were either suffering symptoms, or because they had contact with someone who had symptoms.

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18.08.2020 / 17:13

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Thug who bit police officer during height of coronavirus lockdown is jailed

Rochdale town centre on April 9. Christopher Hill, 30, breached coronavirus rules at the time by attempting to visit his partner's address.He lashed out when the officers tried to explain to him that he should not be visiting other people's homes.The officer had to attend hospital following the incident in Drake Street.She later tested negative for the virus.Days earlier she had been delivering Easter eggs to children while out on patrol.Following the attack the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins, branded her assailant as the 'lowest of the low'.He tweeted: "Words fail me when it comes to some people's behaviour.

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13.05.2020 / 16:51

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Greater Manchester Police warn against rushed Premier League return

Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins has warned that the Premier League should not rush to return during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Andy Burnham - Ian Hopkins - Police subject to 'shocking' attacks as they try to enforce coronavirus laws, says Chief Constable - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Manchester

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16.04.2020 / 20:05

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Police subject to 'shocking' attacks as they try to enforce coronavirus laws, says Chief Constable

Greater Manchester Police officers have done their best to enforce new coronavirus legislation while being subjected to 'shocking' attacks, the chief constable.

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07.04.2020 / 21:59

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Self-isolating Greater Manchester Police staff begin taking 101 calls at home

Greater Manchester Police believe they may be the first force in the country to allow staff to take 101 calls at home.

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03.04.2020 / 13:03

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People are driving like idiots because the roads are quiet in lockdown - and police have had enough of it

Nearly two weeks into the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, and people are still driving like idiots.

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Ian Hopkins - Evening News - The 'vast majority' are abiding by lockdown rules - but GMP are still dealing with house parties, BBQs and people spitting at cops - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Manchester

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02.04.2020 / 18:17

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The 'vast majority' are abiding by lockdown rules - but GMP are still dealing with house parties, BBQs and people spitting at cops

GMP won't be using drones or road-side checks to enforce the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Ian Hopkins has said.

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Ian Hopkins - GMP Chief Constable urges people to call only if necessary after coronavirus sees workforce reduced by ten per cent - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Manchester

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24.03.2020 / 01:37

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GMP Chief Constable urges people to call only if necessary after coronavirus sees workforce reduced by ten per cent

Greater Manchester Police has urged people to call only when necessary after coronavirus has caused the force to see a drop in its numbers.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0