The Strategic Policing Requirement released today is intended to support chief constables and Police and Crime Commissioners in delivering police forces national responsibilities
An interim report shows positive progress made in preparing for the introduction of PCC's and highlights continuing priorities to ensure a smooth transition
The Home Office has released service strength statistics which reveal a decrease in police officers of 3.6 per cent. ACPO lead for workforce development, Chief Constable Peter Fahy, said:
The Home Office bulletin examines the extent and trends in illicit drug use based on the 2011/12 Crime Survey for England and Wales and also includes information on the characteristics of drug takers, age of onset and desistance of drug taking, frequency of use and accessibility of drugs
The Home Office has today released statistics relating to crimes detected in England and Wales 2011/ 2012. Additional statistics relating to the recording of crime have also been released by the Office of National Statistics
ACPO will continue to work with the Home Office to ensure the success of the College of Policing announced today
A pilot scheme that gives potential victims of domestic violence the right to know information to protect themselves and their families
The Police ICT Company Ltd. is currently jointly owned by the Association of Police Authorities and the Home Office but will be handed over to Police and Crime Commissioners following elections in November
ACPO responds to the Ministry of Justice White Paper, Swift and Sure Justice, which outlines the changes being made to the justice system following last year's riots
The 'Right to Choose' campaign is important in encouraging potential victims of forced marriage to seek the help and advice available
Mutual aid between police forces across the United Kingdom has always been an important part of keeping the community safe
This report is a helpful contribution to the debate on how the police service use out of court disposals which, as highlighted in the report, have been declining since 2007