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An integrated PR and lobbying campaign funded by the Police Federation to persuade the Home Secretary not to implement recommendations made in the Sheehy Report. 4 national press advertisements were used, in 4 distinct campaign 'phases'. Results: The Home Secretary eventually altered or rejected a number of the Sheehy proposals. Press and public support were harnessed for an issue that initially had little enthusiasm