Standalone offence for assault on a retail worker created. 

Forces ramp up activity in the night-time economy as part of the first national week of action to tackle spiking.

Results published from annual Operation Limit to tackle drink and drug driving 

Forces are to receive at least £1 million each to ramp up patrols to tackle violence and disorder in 'hotspot' areas. 

Officers and staff will have access to new online training and guidance which will help them to better understand when and how best to apply Right Care Right Person and make sure vulnerable people are receiving the specialist health support they need.  

Police forces join together in Operation Sceptre 

Operation Sceptre to focus on impact of accessibility of knives online

Centralised national intelligence team and action plan to bolster policing response 

Proposals for ban on machetes and harsher sentences to be progressed

Forces will adopt new model to ensure specialist care for health incidents. 

The National police Chiefs Council (NPCC) supports the national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in England and Wales safe.

A response police officer from Northumbria Police has been recognised for their hard work and dedication during the third NPCC Response Policing ‘Week of Action’ (26 June – 2 July).