Pay award confirmed at 3.5 per cent

Police officers in England and Wales will receive ...

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Every force assigned a performance level under new HMICFRS system

Every police force in England and Wales has been a...

9 hours ago

Herts PCC urges ministers to abandon police merger plans

The police and crime commissioner for Hertfordshir...

1 day ago

Home Office backs AI-assisted disclosure reforms to reduce police bureaucracy

The Home Office has accepted the majority of recom...

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£2.4m boost for police mental health support

Police officers and staff across England and Wales...

Jul 13, 2026 @ 12:42

Police to receive £251m to strengthen protection for Jewish communities

Police forces across England will receive a £251 ...

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Academic insight

The leadership crisis we can no longer ignore

Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett believes better leadership—not more bureaucracy—is the key to improving policing. He sets out why the service needs an ethical reset, stronger accountability an...

Jul 13, 2026 @ 07:36
Road to reform

Shared ambition

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

Executive

Challenging times

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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

1 day ago

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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