Press cuttings from the Belfast Telegraph, with special features by Chris Thornton on 'The Policing Debate' (second and third parts of their major series on the future of the RUC). With main articles entitled 'How Flanagan's 'Golden Thread' compares with global changes', and 'Catholics in the RUC- Squaring the circle'. Also including opinion page with a column by Malachi O'Doherty, and letters (12 January).
Holograph letter from [Pat ] to Brendan [Duddy], referring to their discussing certain issues; stating that he has opened discussions with 'the big boss' and will see him on 3 February. Enclosing his own rough thoughts [not extant]. Also enclosing printed document entitled 'Overarching aims and objectives for the Police Service', listing purpose of the service, its aims, and its objectives. With a handwritten addition [unclear authorship] to a statement on guiding principles, to include a statement on human rights. Writer refers to this document as one that Jack Straw is now working on, giving a good indication of overall directions the government is taking.
Press cutting from The Irish News by Paul O'Connor, entitled 'More than a case of just one bad apple', dealing with security force collusion with paramilitaries.
Handwritten notes entitled 'Policing issues' by [Éamonn Downey], with comments on breaking news concerning complaints about the police service (cases of Rosemary Nelson and Pat Finucane). Also commentary on cases involving Steven Lawrence, Robert Hamill, and stating that - if adding the Birmingham Six, Maguire Seven 'the actual list could continue ad nauseam'.
Press cutting from The Irish Times by Gerry Moriarty, entitled 'Stevens confirms Finucane murder link- British army informer said he told RUC about loyalist plot to kill solicitor'.
Printed copies of programme for a 'Service of Thanksgiving for the life of William Maurice Johnston O.B.E.'[committal/ funeral service], organised by the Royal Ulster Constabulary, at St.Peter's Church [Derry], pre-2 May 1999.
Press cutting from Ireland on Sunday with articles by Don Mullan (entitled 'Ex-garda linked to bombs controversy'), and by Anne Cadwallader (entitled 'Loyalist confirms RUC terror links').
Press cutting from the Newsletter with an article (no author) entitled 'Spymaster lifts lid on murdered informant', dealing with revelations by Army Field Research Officer Martin Ingram (pseudonym).
Printed report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland, entitled 'A new beginning: policing in Northern Ireland', in 20 parts with 5 appendices.
Press cutting from Sunday Life by Alan Murray, entitled 'Ex- MI5 man gets crucial RUC role'.