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Don't copy MPS on skipped hearings, forces told

Police forces have been urged not to copy a Metrop...

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Traffic officer numbers fall to lowest level in at least a decade

The number of dedicated roads policing officers in...

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Home Office hails officer redeployment after neighbourhood policing boost

The Home Office has hailed its decision to give ch...

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ROCUs expand focus to online predators

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Former Derbyshire DCI jailed over fatal dangerous driving

A former Derbyshire Constabulary detective chief i...

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MPS considers restructuring roads policing unit amid budget pressures

The Metropolitan Police Service is considering sig...

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Mother jailed for removing murder weapon after Henry Nowak sta...

Pay award confirmed at 3.5 per cent

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Features
Road to reform

AI in policing: Benefits and challenges

Thomas Barrett says the adoption of AI in policing will require the right infrastructure if it is to meet its ambition.

Jul 14, 2026 @ 18:57
Road to reform

Shared ambition

Jul 15, 2026 @ 13:15

With data being placed at the heart of modernising law enforcement, Robert Walker looks at making data-sharing work for ...

Executive viewpoint

99% is not enough for 999

Jul 15, 2026 @ 13:07

Public confidence in emergency services rests on a simple assumption: when someone dials 999, the call will be answered,...

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Challenging times

Jul 15, 2026 @ 13:00

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is marking its 25th anniversary this year, having been established in November 20...

Operational

AIM for the best outcome

Jul 15, 2026 @ 12:53

Dr Nicholas Bowler examines a structured approach to mental‑health‑related police encounters.

Wellbeing

The right kit starts from the first layer

Jul 14, 2026 @ 19:08

For female officers, sports bra fit matters under body armour, as Jess Grace explains.

Executive

Renewed focus needed

Jul 14, 2026 @ 19:04

Only a collective approach will win the fight against retail crime, says Mark Gleeson.

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