Press Releases

Monday, 18 May 2020, sees the launch of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) speed enforcement operation.

Provisional figures show continued widespread compliance with public health regulations and minimal police enforcement.

Official figures released today (30 April) by the Home Office show that police forces in England and Wales have been boosted by 3,005 new officers in the last seven months.  Provisional figures also show widespread continued compliance with public health regulations and minimal police enforcement.

Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows a reduction in crime during Coronavirus outbreak and that the vast majority of the public are following government regulations enacted in response to the crisis.

National Police Chiefs' Council Chair, Martin Hewitt, delivered a speech at today's daily government covid-19 briefing, held at 10 Downing Street.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and College of Policing have issued guidance to police forces on the use of personal protective equipment.

Speaking ahead of the Easter weekend the chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Martin Hewitt, said:

Police remind public that terrorism remains a threat.

The country’s leading domestic abuse police officer has today reaffirmed that the issue remains a police priority despite the Coronavirus outbreak.

Two of Britain’s top officers are urging children, parents and carers to ensure they know how to stay safe online – with the National Crime Agency’s latest assessment showing there are at least 300,000 people in the UK posing a sexual threat to children.

The Government has today announced new public health regulations that will support officers in enforcing measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. These powers will only be used by officers if an individual fails to comply after the officer has engaged with them, explained the risks to public health and encouraged voluntary compliance.

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

The National Police Chiefs’ Council are asking employers to consider providing paid leave to Special Constables so they can support the police service in managing the impact of the Coronavirus.

​Recruiting new officers remains a priority for policing, and it has been agreed nationally that the continuation of assessment centres is essential activity.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its report on the Internet and Child Sexual Abuse. It found a large increase in the scale of child sexual abuse facilitated by the internet.

A new report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has praised the work of police in protecting vulnerable people against radicalisation.

Counter Terrorism Policing has warned the public against complacency after the number of people arrested for terrorism offences in the last quarter of 2019 hit a two-year high.

Police have tried and tested plans to support the UK’s response to the Coronavirus. 

The policing inspectorate, HMICFRS, has published a report into child protection.

"Every police chief is determined to reduce crime. Our crime fighting efforts must be matched by action that will help us to deliver for the public."  NPCC Chair Martin Hewitt's keynote speech at this year's APCC and NPCC Joint Summit. 

Police are announcing a new partnership with the online marketplace Wish that will tackle the sale of illegal knives in the UK.

HMICFRS, in their most recent PEEL Spotlight report, conclude that whilst most forces are deemed either good or outstanding, there is more work to do in offering a consistent service to victims and improving investigations. 

The national policing lead for child protection has backed a letter from worldwide experts and charities to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, warning that the company’s plan for end-to-end encryption would put child safety at risk.

The new consultation announced today by the Home Office aims to put the needs of victims first and ensure police are supported to investigate crimes.

The latest figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) have been released by the Office for National Statistics.

The government have announced today that the amount of funding available to the policing system for 2020 to 2021 will increase by more than £1.1 billion.

New stalking protection orders come into force tomorrow (January 20) that will enable police to better protect victims of stalking and stop perpetrators from approaching their victims.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published a report after an inspection of how county lines drug trafficking is dealt with at local, regional and national levels.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair Martin Hewitt said the planned commission on the effectiveness of the criminal justice system is an opportunity to review the policing model in England and Wales so it better meets 21st century threats.

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