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Latest crime statistics show concerning increases
18 Jul 2019
Figures for police-recorded crime have been released today (18 July) by the Office for National Statistics.
Domestic Abuse Bill is key opportunity to achieve joined up and effective support for victims
16 Jul 2019
The Government’s new Domestic Abuse Bill will be introduced in parliament today.
Police launch national forced marriage crackdown at airports
15 Jul 2019
Police are launching the first ever national crackdown on forced marriage at a number of airports as the school holidays get underway.
NPCC comments on Home Office Front Line Review
10 Jul 2019
The Home Office will today (Wednesday 10 July) publish the findings of its Front Line Review .
NPCC recognises significant strain on service
04 Jul 2019
The National Police Chiefs' Council has today (4 July) responded to HMICFRS’ Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales.
NPCC works to safeguard UK policing from cyber-attack suffered by Eurofins Forensics Services
21 Jun 2019
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) is working alongside partners to safeguard UK policing and the criminal justice system from the impact of the recent criminal cyber-attack suffered by Eurofins Scientific.
Response to media reporting of police use of community resolutions
17 Jun 2019
New data released today (Monday 17 June) shows the use of community resolutions by police, prior to a new national strategy on out of court disposals being introduced in 2018
Proactive policing plays part in increase of knife possession offences
13 Jun 2019
Figures released today show that the number of knife possession offences are at their highest level since 2010.
Police meet with industry and business to tackle ATM theft
13 Jun 2019
Police are today, Thursday 13 June, meeting with industry leaders and business people to discuss efforts to tackle the increase in ATM and cash in transit robbery.
Police officers, staff and volunteers recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
07 Jun 2019
Members of the police service are included in honours which recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.