51.   Senior officers say more and more criminals are prepared to carry firearms in cash raids.

52.   Senior officers now say they want tougher punishments for those found guilty of attacking the police.

53.   One businessman accosted a senior officer, as he arrived to be interviewed by Central South about the level of policing in the village.

54.   Senior officers say the now familiar fixed cameras have already had a dramatic effect in reducing speed.

55.   The official inquiry into the accident is now yet complete, but senior officers are thought to be satisfied that Flight Sergeant Pritchard was not at fault.

56.   Worries too for senior officers.

57.   The pilot has been described as a senior officer with responsibility for air training.

58.   But senior officers say they need help from the rural community.

59.   The senior Garda officer said a file on the allegation against the priest would go to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Eamon Barnes.

60.   AN incentive scheme to attract senior officers to Sefton is under review.