Press Releases

Police Forces across England and Wales have arrested more than 2000 people as part of a coordinated effort to tackle knife crime.

The CT Vulnerability Support Hubs (VSHs) are partnership services between NHS Forensic mental health teams and Policing, commissioned by CTPHQ in 2016. The aim of the VSHs is to improve the health and criminal justice outcomes for individuals referred into PREVENT and, by doing so, help mitigate the risk of terrorism to communities.

THE impact of Covid-19, social isolation and a rise in hateful extremism online is creating a ‘perfect storm’ which is making more young people vulnerable to radicalisation and other forms of grooming.

The country’s policing lead on domestic abuse reaffirms that it remains a police priority throughout the lockdown period.

Forces across the country are united in action to tackle knife crime. Operation Sceptre gets underway on Monday 9th November and will see intensified efforts through operations carried out with partner agencies.

New measures to combat the spread of Coronavirus have come into force across England following Parliamentary approval. 

Police Chiefs have reiterated their commitment to assisting and learning from the Undercover Policing Inquiry, which started earlier this week.

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

Police officers, staff and volunteers from forces across the country have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

The Court of Appeal has given its judgement in the case of police officer W80 vs the Independent Office of Police Conduct.

Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows police recorded crime is three per cent lower than in the same period as 2019. Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) given to the public for breaches of Coronavirus Regulations are also rising again.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a police officer in south London.

Between Monday 14 September and Sunday 20 September a week of activity was coordinated by the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), which is jointly led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), funded by the Home Office.

The Prime Minister has announced a series of new measures as part of the government’s response to coronavirus.

A former professional footballer is supporting a scheme, which helps to ensure victims of child sexual abuse get the justice they deserve.

Changes to coronavirus regulations, introduced today, mean that the number of people that can attend social gatherings will be restricted to six in England, following a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Officer safety training to be overhauled and every police chief to review the equipment available to the frontline, following the findings of a review and safety survey commissioned by the NPCC and College of Policing last year.

Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows police recorded crime is seven per cent lower than in the same period as 2019, as lockdown measures have eased.

Police forces in England and Wales will continue to increase patrols to prevent illegal gatherings during the pandemic as the warm weather and further easing of measures see a minority of people more willing to take risks.

The chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council and CEO of the College of Policing have provided the below update about how their commitment to take action on diversity, inclusion and concerns about racial inequalities will progress.

The Crown Prosecution Service has released the latest stats regarding violence against woman and girls.

Analysis of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued by police under the Coronavirus (Covid-19) regulations shows a low overall rate in fines issued across England and Wales with young men receiving the biggest proportion.  It also shows black, Asian and minority ethnic people were issued with a FPN at a rate of 1.6 times higher than white people.

Data released today shows that a total of 16,029 fines were issued by forces between 27 March and 20 July in England. 2,640 were issued by forces in Wales for the same period.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council has welcomed the government’s announcement of a 2.5% pay rise for police officers.

Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows police recorded crime is 14 per cent lower than in the same period last year.

Feuerkrieg Division (FKD) have become the third Neo-Nazi organisation in just six months to be proscribed as a terrorist group by the UK government.

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services has published an inspection of roads policing across English and Welsh forces.

Police forces are to replace the consent form used to obtain permission from complainants and witnesses to search for relevant information on their digital devices.

The government has announced that wearing a face covering will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July.