UK policing has led the way in dealing with football-related violence and disorder and the effectiveness of banning orders has drawn interest from police forces internationally as an effective method of reducing disorder at football matches

The most recent national day of action to combat metal theft saw 400 scrap dealers being visited, the arrest of 45 people and the recovery of 14 tonned of suspected stolen cable.

ACPO President, Sir Hugh Orde, comments on HMIC's review of public order policing following the disorder in August 2011

The President, Police Superintendents’ Association of England & Wales, Chairman, Police Federation of England and Wales and President of ACPO joint Christmas message to the service

ACPO responds to the Home Affairs Committee report on policing large scale disorder following the criminality and violence seen in August 2011

ACPO lead for complaints and misconduct welcomes IPCC report into complaints and encourages the public to continue to come forward

The Home Secretary has announced that a new police professional body to support all police officers and civilian policing professionals will be set up next year.

Home Secretary Theresa May, whilst talking about police tactics and community relations asked ACPO to look at best practice in stop and search.

Police forces across the country are joining with Government and other agencies to tackle metal theft this Christmas

Clarifying a single domestic abuse definition for use by statutory partners is important for ensuring a consistent approach in recognising and understanding the breadth of abuse experienced by victims and their families

Leadership has always been an important part of tackling police corruption and the service has worked hard to identify threats and put preventive measures in place