Misuse

Thursday, January 15, 2026 bluebadges fraud gloucestershire mobility parking enforcement prosecution council accessibility misuse

Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges in the past three months as part of a concerted effort to combat fraudulent misuse. The blue badge scheme, which grants parking privileges to those with … Read More

Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire bluebadge fraud disability parking enforcement prosecution accessibility council misuse

Over the past three months, Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges amid a crackdown on fraudulent misuse. These badges, issued to individuals with severe mobility issues, grant parking … Read More

Monday, September 29, 2025 police officer data privacy warning misuse access crash misconduct ethics

A police officer has been formally warned after improperly accessing confidential data. The officer admitted to viewing information related to a family member who had been involved in a recent car crash. Although the intent … Read More

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 drugs policing cannabis gloucestershire crime reporting misuse antisocial violence enforcement

Police chiefs in Gloucestershire have emphasized that drug misuse crimes remain a top priority, despite concerns that some community members may have stopped reporting incidents, particularly as cannabis use becomes more … Read More

Friday, April 4, 2025 cheltenham community officer police misuse systems prison sentence stalking breaches gross misconduct

A former Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Gloucestershire has been handed a suspended prison sentence after exploiting police computer systems to track a colleague and view her body-worn camera footage. Ben Hale, … Read More