Press Releases

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) today published a follow up review the criminal justice system from start to finish

On a number of occasions Taser has safely resolved situations where a person has been intent on serious self harm.

The police service is currently working with the Ministry of Justice to understand the way in which cautions are used by forces nationally. We hope this review can lead to broader simplification of the options available.

Criminal cases should be concluded as swiftly, justly and transparently as possible, but officers must have the time needed to deal with complex investigations thoroughly.

Last night forces across the country took part in a 'twitterthon' to raise awareness of alcohol related crime

Police forces around the country will be using social media to reveal the impact of excessive drinking in towns and cities this Saturday 25 May

The police have worked with local government, health, probation services and the voluntary sector to tackle domestic abuse and protect victims. We are committed to continuing to work together to improve our response

On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of Policing release the It Gets Better video as part of the global campaign to end homophobic hate and reduce suicide amongst young gay people

Theresa May, Home Secretary told the Police Federation Annual Conference pledged to change the law so criminals who kill police officers face minimum whole-life jail terms

Tackling child sexual exploitation is a top priority for the police service. Nothing is more important in policing than protecting vulnerable people

A long-term reduction in police recorded crime is closely aligned to a downward trend in the independently compiled British Crime Survey.

We advise forces, working with the CPS, to name those who have been charged

Following a Freedom of Information request made by the Labour, ACPO lead on restorative justice and community resolutions, ACC Garry Shewan said:

The police service will continue to use tried and test strategies and look for new evidence based initiatives to prevent crime

Operation Pallial today releases a progress report on its investigation of historic child abuse in care homes in North Wales

Crime statistics for England and Wales released today show again a fall in overall crime.

Across the UK, rogue traders and pushy doorstep sellers who use fraud to con vulnerable people into paying for unnecessary or vastly overpriced work to their home have been targeted in a UK wide day of action today (Wednesday 24 April 2013)

The inaugural Peace Index produced by the Institiute for Economics and Peace shows that the UK has seen a "substantial and sustained" fall in violent crime over the last decade

The National Police Coordination Centre will deliver a coordinated and professional response to major events, civil emergencies and crises.

The ONS Short Story on Anti-Social Behaviour 2011/12 presents figures on people's perceptions and experience of anti-social behaviour from the Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) 2011/12 and the 2012 Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS)

New out-of-court disposals provisions in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) begin today, April 8 providing a clearer framework for their use

People have the right to live their lives free from intimidation and harassment and the police service is committed to its core purpose of keeping people safe from harm

The Ministry of Justice is working with the Home Office and Attorney General’s Office, and will closely involve the police, Crown Prosecution Service, victim’s organisations and other criminal justice groups in a planned review of the use of 'simple' cautions

The new definition for domestic abuse now includes coercive behaviour and lowers the age recognition for domestic abuse incidents to include those aged 16 and 17

A national hub is set up for police forces to share procurement information and avoid inconsistencies

Living in a different world: A joint review of disability hate crime released today details the findings of a joint inspection by HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and HM Inspectorate of Probation

It is encouraging to see the Government has protected the police from additional cuts in 2013/2014

Police forces are to move towards a new approach to risk assessing and responding to missing person cases that aims to better protect children and vulnerable adults

ACPO supports national campaign to raise public awareness about cannabis farms

Ensuring our systems are robust and that information is handled effectively are key to ensuring we are doing all we can to protect the public from those who pose harm