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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

11 hours 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

11 hours 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

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

Wellbeing

The right kit starts from the first layer

1 day ago

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

Contributed view

‘Reversing the drug-driving epidemic’

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‘Urgent action’ needed warns Ruth Purdie.

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