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...

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

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

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Force knew of child protection staffing gaps 'since 2021'

Lincolnshire Police has been rated inadequate at l...

Jul 10, 2026 @ 09:12

IOPC to drop case against Kaba shooting officer

The Metropolitan Police Service firearms officer w...

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Sir Andy Marsh named as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector

The Government has named Sir Andy Marsh as its pre...

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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
Wellbeing

The right kit starts from the first layer

15 hours ago

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

Contributed view

‘Reversing the drug-driving epidemic’

15 hours ago

‘Urgent action’ needed warns Ruth Purdie.

Executive

Renewed focus needed

15 hours ago

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

Road to reform

AI in policing: Benefits and challenges

15 hours ago

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

Technology

Maximising potential

15 hours ago

Mike Hill examines the value of carefully integrated AI for the justice system.

Road to reform

Reimagining police reform

15 hours ago

Matt Howlett explains why technology will define the next era of policing.

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