Police forces across the country are intensifying efforts to tackle knife crime as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre will look at key themes such as prevention and education and officers will carry out targeted operations alongside partner agencies.

The independent inspectorate of policing has commended officers, staff and volunteers for their “exceptional dedication and commitment” to keeping people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Police in England and Wales have processed a total of 94,368 fixed penalty notices for breaches of Coronavirus restrictions up to 14 March 2021. 

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has today published its interim advice for phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. 

Police in England and Wales have issued a total of 68,952 fixed penalty notices for breaches of Coronavirus restrictions up to 14 February. 

The national hub handling the procurement and sharing of PPE items across policing has sent more than seventy million pieces of equipment to forces.

Police are urging dog owners to take reasonable security measures to keep their pets safe. 

Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows police recorded crime is thirteen per cent lower than in the same period as 2019. Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) given to the public for breaches of Coronavirus Regulations rose as national restrictions were implemented in England.

A strategy has been released by the Home Office which aims to tackle all forms of child sexual abuse. This builds on work already being carried out by police forces across the country.

Police are emphasising that house parties, and other large gatherings, should not be happening, with the news that attendees of such events can now be fined £800.

Police are emphasising the importance of people’s personal decisions if we are to stop the NHS from being overwhelmed by coronavirus.

Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows police recorded crime is twelve per cent lower than in the same period as 2019. Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) given to the public for breaches of Coronavirus Regulations rose as national restrictions were implemented in England.