Government blocks early release for killers of PC Andrew Harper

The killers of PC Andrew Harper will remain in pri...

Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:07

Departing chief constable warns Government against policing cuts

The departing chief constable of Essex Police has ...

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Police rape and sexual offence teams to be rolled out 18 months early

Every police force in England and Wales will have ...

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North Wales Police launches first Mountain Rescue Support Team of its kind

North Wales Police has launched a new specialist M...

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Police leaders join call for alcohol interlocks for repeat drink-drivers

Police and crime commissioners and police leaders ...

Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:14

Firearms licensing system ‘not fit for purpose’, inspectorate says

The firearms licensing system in England and Wales...

Aug 28, 2026 @ 13:19

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Britain’s falling crime conundrum

Police-recorded crime has changed dramatically over the past 25 years, with some of the most serious offences falling substantially. But the long-term decline remains one of the biggest unanswered que...

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AI-powered policing is endangering public trust

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As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in policing, concerns over bias, unreliable evidence and a lack ...

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It's time to end the postcode lottery of firearms ...

Aug 28, 2026 @ 09:36

HM Inspector of Constabulary Lee Freeman says firearms licensing in England and Wales is riddled with inconsistency and ...

Academic insight

Why police have been told to pause their use of AI...

Aug 25, 2026 @ 08:00

There are growing concerns that commercial AI tools are being used in situations where accuracy, provenance and accounta...

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Prison overcrowding: the difficult choices facing ...

Aug 11, 2026 @ 11:12

The government is under pressure to reduce the prison population while maintaining public confidence in the justice syst...

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Measuring what matters in modern policing

Aug 6, 2026 @ 12:32

Crime statistics remain essential, but they cannot fully explain how communities experience policing. PFEW National Boar...

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Lawful on paper, risky in practice?

Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:32

The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police Service's 90-day WhatsApp deletion policy, rejecting a four-pronged le...

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