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In this weeks edition we have the latest news, including updates on the Rotherham child abuse scandal and the fate of South Yorkshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) Shaun Wright.
Other news includes the results of the West Midlands PCC by-election, the rollout of the new government stop and search scheme and details of new headquarters for Police Scotland and Durham Constabulary.
Also in this edition, we have features on alcohol-related crime, female offender triage schemes in Wales and why collaboration may not be so good after all.
In this weeks edition we have the latest news, including updates on the Rotherham child abuse scandal and the fate of South Yorkshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) Shaun Wright.
Other news includes the results of the West Midlands PCC by-election, the rollout of the new government stop and search scheme and details of new headquarters for Police Scotland and Durham Constabulary.
Features in this weeks edition include:
Arresting addiction: Alcohol- and drug-related crime are all too common, with alcohol in particular placing increasing pressure on diminishing police resources. Police Professional speaks to the Centre for Social Justice about a recent report that argues for reform of the police and wider public sector response to alcohol and drugs.
National diversion: Female criminals can sometimes be overlooked by police and probation, however, following a significant grant from the Police Innovation Fund, the all-Wales Womens Triage Scheme is set to support female offenders out of criminal lifestyles. Police Professional examines its implementation and ambitions.
Why collaboration is not good : Steve Love argues that without a national blueprint, much of what is currently celebrated as helpful collaboration may turn out to be anything but.
A stronger message: Tony Hogg discusses the recent All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Misuses recommendations for improving the policing of, and legislation around, alcohol, highlighting where some of the proposals could be effective and where they need to go much further.
An industry perspective: Carlo Gibbs from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association sets out the work the alcohol industry is undertaking to reduce alcohol-related crime and harm and discusses the impact recent proposals to reform alcohol policing and pricing could have.
Communication is key: Ian Johnston discusses the simple ingredients that have helped Gwent Police improve community links over the past 18 months and how vital it is for the police to maximise engagement opportunities with the public and to be innovative in their approach to policing.