Press Releases
New national police lead for serious organised crime appointed
21 Jul 2022
Chief Constable Steve Jupp has been appointed as the National Police Lead for Serious Organised Crime (SOC).
National Police Chiefs' Council response to the public sector pay announcement
19 Jul 2022
National Police Chiefs' Council Chair, Martin Hewitt, responds to the government's public sector pay announcement.
NPCC response to Police Foundation report on tackling online child sexual abuse
19 Jul 2022
The Police Foundation have released a new report looking at what can be done to help “turn the tide” on online Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). The report also includes recommendations for law enforcement agencies.
Chief Constables pledge support for Police Covenant
14 Jul 2022
Chief Constables of all police forces in England and Wales have today (14th July) pledged their support for the Police Covenant which was recently enshrined in law as one of the new measures of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act.
Outstanding contributions to the national pandemic response commended by Chiefs
04 Jul 2022
On Thursday 30 June, winners of the National Op Talla Awards were commended for their outstanding contributions to the national pandemic response for policing, Operation Talla.
Response Policing ‘Week of Action’ will highlight the work of Response Officers
13 Jun 2022
Police forces across the country will be highlighting and celebrating the successes of their Response Police Officers this coming week (Monday 13 June).
Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises police officers, staff and volunteers - UPDATED
01 Jun 2022
Police officers, staff and volunteers from forces across the country have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
An open letter from Programme Director for the Police Race Action Plan – DCC Tyron Joyce
31 May 2022
Deputy Chief Constable Tyron Joyce has written an open letter to all police chiefs on the importance of the Police Race Action Plan, why it must succeed, and why he applied for the role of Programme Director.
NPCC response to Information Commissioner's Office report
31 May 2022
Assistant Chief Constable Timothy De Meyer, National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Disclosure, responds to the Information Commissioner's Office opinion report
NPCC response to National child safeguarding practice review into murders of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson.
26 May 2022
NPCC lead for Child Protection, Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley responds to the national review.
Police week of action sees increase in knives removed from the streets
26 May 2022
Operation Sceptre, the national police campaign to tackle knife crime, took place from Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2022, has seen an increase in the amount of knives removed from our streets.
Police action plan released to address race disparities affecting Black people, changing a legacy of distrust
24 May 2022
The Police Race Action Plan released by National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing sets out the commitment of Chief Constables in England and Wales to become an anti-racist police service and to explain or reform race disparities.
The plan will now be subject to further independent scrutiny with the public, police officers and staff and experts invited to share their views before it is finalised in December 2022.
Police issue warning to online sex offenders after work by covert officers leads to more than 1,300 arrests
20 May 2022
People using the internet to abuse children have been warned that they will be caught, with police revealing that the work of covert online officers has led to more than 1,300 arrests in England and Wales over the past year.
National Week of Action to Tackle Knife Crime launched
16 May 2022
Operation Sceptre, an initiative to tackle knife crime, starts today, Monday 16th May. All 43 forces and the British Transport Police will take part in intensified efforts to crack down on knife-enabled crime and violence.
Retired Chief Constable Simon Cole made a tremendous contribution to national policing before his sad death
12 Apr 2022
As condolences and reflections of Simon are shared, we wanted to reflect on his contribution to policing nationally.
Police outline how they will measure the impact of the Violence Against Women and Girls through a new outcomes and performance framework
06 Apr 2022
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and College of Policing have published a new framework setting out how they will measure the impact of the new policing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) framework published in December 2021, which requires all police forces to take action to improve how they tackle VAWG.
Offensive Weapons Act 2019 restrict access to dangerous weapons
06 Apr 2022
Changes to legislation brought about by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 mean that from today (April 6) it will be harder for young people to buy dangerous weapons, both at the point of sale and delivery.
Policing mourns death of former Leicestershire Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM
30 Mar 2022
Following the sad news of the death of retired Chief Constable Simon Cole, who died this morning at the age of 55, National Police Chiefs' Council Chair Martin Hewitt said:
Over 1,400 arrested and 671 vulnerable people safeguarded in county lines week of action
18 Mar 2022
National county lines intensification week, which targets drug traffickers who often recruit children and vulnerable adults to supply drugs across the country, ran from Monday, 7th to Sunday, 13th March. All forces in England and Wales engaged in operations to crackdown on county lines.
Update on Coronavirus FPNs issued by forces in England and Wales, and the payment of FPNs
16 Mar 2022
This publication covers the enforcement, processing and payment of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) by police forces in England and Wales to the 27 February 2022. It also provides an updated snapshot of UK wide police absence, covering officers and staff.
This statistical publication is intended to be the final national level release of its kind, owing to the gradual ending of restrictions in England and Wales.
For more information on statistics and enforcement by forces following this release, please refer to the ACRO Criminal Records Office, Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service and individual forces.
Forces across the nation crack down on metal crime
04 Mar 2022
Police forces across the nation visited over 600 premises and made 30 arrests as part of a seven-day crackdown on metal crime and money laundering in the waste industry.
Police progress against new framework on violence against women and girls
01 Mar 2022
Police forces are making good progress in implementing wide-ranging action to improve the police response to violence against women and girls.
NPCC responds to release of latest report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
02 Feb 2022
Yesterday, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published a report focussing on child sexual abuse and exploitation by organised networks.
Met/NPCC statement – compensation awarded in Investigatory Powers Tribunal case
25 Jan 2022
A joint statement from the Met and the National Police Chiefs’ Council, following an order made by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Update on the national police absence rate and Coronavirus FPNs issued by forces in England and Wales
11 Jan 2022
This release covers the enforcement and processing of Fixed Penalty Notices by police forces in England and Wales to the 19 December 2021. It also provides a snapshot of UK wide police absence, covering officers and staff.
Officers and staff recognised in Queen's New Year's Honours List
31 Dec 2021
Police officers, staff and volunteers from forces across the country have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
Violent men who harm women warned that police are increasing action against them
15 Dec 2021
Police in England and Wales will take wide-ranging action to deliver a fundamental shift in priority of violence against women and girls and give victims a consistently high standard of service wherever they are.
Forces to crack down on drink and drug driving this Christmas
03 Dec 2021
Police chiefs warn anyone getting behind the wheel after a festive drink or two that they face the prospect of ending up behind bars this Christmas.
Over 9,639 knives removed from the streets as part of police week of action
29 Nov 2021
Operation Sceptre, the regular police operation to tackle knife crime, took place between Monday, 15 November to Sunday, 21 November.