Press Releases
NPCC comments on Big Brother Watch report suggesting changes to the new digital evicence consent forms
23 Jul 2019
The National Police Chiefs' Council responds to a report released today (Tuesday 23 July) by Big Brother Watch criticising the police use of digital evidence consent forms in obtaining victim and witness evidence in criminal investigations.
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.
Counter Terrorism Policing asks music fans to #BeSafeBeSound this summer
07 Jun 2019
As festival season begins, Counter Terrorism Policing wants music lovers to #BeSafeBeSound this summer.
Police seize more than 10,000 knives in one week
30 May 2019
A week of intensified action on knife crime has resulted in police arresting 1,372 people, including 516 for a knife related offence, and seizing more than 10,000 weapons.
Police chiefs guide officers to impose bail conditions protecting victims and vulnerable people
27 May 2019
New operational guidance has been issued to officers and staff reinforcing pre-charge bail as a legitimate tool in investigating crime and protecting the public following a decrease its use since 2017.
Hundreds arrested and £300k cash seized as part of national activity targeting County Lines drug gangs
21 May 2019
County Lines drug gangs have been targeted in a week of coordinated law enforcement activity across the UK, leading to more than 500 arrests, £312,649 cash and 46 weapons seized.
NPCC lead for Counter Terrorism calls for changes to proposed definition of Islamophobia
15 May 2019
I have every sympathy with those people trying to protect British Muslims against a rising tide of prejudice and hatred.
Blog: Protecting those who protect us
09 May 2019
Our friends at Police Care UK have released the largest ever study of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma within serving officers and staff. It analyses more than 17,000 responses and was led by Dr. Jess Miller, who knows her stuff when it comes to understanding how trauma exposure affects our brains.
Police and prosecutors invite victim groups to discuss concerns about new consent form
03 May 2019
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and College of Policing have invited concerned organisations and individuals to help shape new processes to bring consistency to the way investigators search for relevant information on the digital devices of complainants and witnesses.
Terror survivors call for businesses and religious organisations to help protect UK from attacks
02 May 2019
Terror survivors have called for businesses and religious organisations to complete Counter Terrorism training to help protect the UK from future attacks.
NPCC respond to HMICFRS PEEL spotlight report
02 May 2019
The latest PEEL spotlight report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue (HMICFRS) shows forces in general are offering a good level of service, but are doing so under significant pressure.
Progress update in meeting the disclosure challenge
29 Apr 2019
Progress in meeting the challenges faced by disclosure has been put under the spotlight today as the latest update on the National Improvement Plan is published.
Police Chiefs' Blog: Martin Hewitt – Chief Constables Council April 2019
26 Apr 2019
Last week saw a key early milestone in my tenure as chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) as we held Chief Constables’ Council in Manchester. Council brings together the leadership of the service and is our senior decision-making forum.
Crime statistics: Police committed to bringing violence down
25 Apr 2019
The ONS have released their latest quarterly crime statistics for the 12 months to December 2018. They indicate that overall levels of crime and violence are stable, with an continued, but smaller, rise in offences involving knives, and a decrease in firearms offences.
Dedicated Cybercrime Units Get Million Pound Cash Injection
11 Apr 2019
The NPCC National Cybercrime Programme has announced that every police force in England and Wales now has a dedicated cybercrime unit in place thanks to a multi-million-pound investment from the Government.
Police are well prepared for a potential no-deal EU Exit
04 Apr 2019
Police have prepared for a range of scenarios in the event of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal, including planning for potential protest, crime and emergencies.
New NPCC Chair takes seat
01 Apr 2019
Martin Hewitt takes up his position as Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council today (April 1 2019). The NPCC enables independent chief constables and their forces to work together to improve policing for the public.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing issues open letter about reporting of terrorism
20 Mar 2019
Yesterday, Survivors Against Terror’s Brendan Cox wrote a powerful piece for the Evening Standard about the effect that the mass media can have in promoting terrorism, its perpetrators and whatever vile ideology inspires them.
Counter Terrorism Policing statement following terror attack in New Zealand
15 Mar 2019
Police have stepped up reassurance patrols in London and across the UK as they continue to engage with communities of all faiths following the horrific attacks in New Zealand.
New funding will help forces strengthen our response to knife crime
13 Mar 2019
Today the Chancellor, during the Spring Statement, announced an additional £100 million in funding to policing for 2019/20 to tackle knife crime.
All police forces join week long knife crime operation
11 Mar 2019
All police forces will be intensifying their work against knife crime this week as a national operation gets underway which will see forces use a range of tactics like intelligence led stop and search and weapons sweeps.