Press Releases

There has been a proactive police response to group associated child sexual exploitation in a lot of police forces, which has lead to prosecutions. ACPO is working to disseminate this best practice to all forces to protect children across the country

ACPO president Sir Hugh Orde offers best wishes to newly elected Police and Crime Commissioners following today's election results.

The numbers of seizures made are affected by police activity and changes in recording practices and police powers. There were 216, 296 drugs seizures made by the police and the UK Border Agency in England and Wales in 2011/12

After a decrease in the number of people arrested and issued with banning orders last season, police respond and commit to leading the way in reducing disorder at football matches

As people are getting ready to celebrate Diwali this week, the police are preparing to target thieves who steal profitable Asian gold

ACPO is confident that there are excellent officers within the police service ready to take on senior leadership roles

ACPO has contributed to the report giving an update on the first seven months of the Dementia Challenge

The survey, published today, highlights that a key part of the successful model of policing is the specialist role football spotters have in building trust and confidence of football supporters

Have fun and enjoy the season's activities but be sensible and considerate; there is no excuse for anti- social behaviour at any time of year

A new training film to help front-line police officers spot the early signs of group-associated grooming, and support vulnerable children being sexually exploited, has been launched today

ACPO president Sir Hugh Orde comments on the announcement today that the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire and ACPO vice-president is resigning with immediate effect

The Home Secretary has today confirmed that Chief Constable Alex Marshall will be chief executive of the College of Policing, taking up the post in early 2013

The police service has worked closely with the IPCC in implementing its recording guidance for complaints, including improving service delivery on the length of time dealing with complaints and more outcomes through locally agreed resolutions

The Association of Chief Police Officers today (Tuesday 23 October 2012) publishes a document which provides readers with a brief overview of the UK police service.

This ‘manifesto for change’ sets out EHRC's revised recommendations for action over the next five years

Police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will soon be spending less time sifting through policy documents and more time on the beat thanks to a new bureaucracy-fighting online package.

Crime recorded by police in England and Wales fell by six per cent for the 12 months to June, while the independent Crime Survey for England and Wales also showed a six per cent decrease in overall crime

The police service will co-operate fully with the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Independent Police Complaints Commission in relation to Hillsborough investigations

On National Day of Action on Metal Theft, on 11 October, will see police and partners across the UK taking positive action against thieves

With seniority comes greater expectation and accountability, and those who lead must do so by example

Sir Hugh Orde, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers said: “Sir Norman Bettison has served the public as a police officer with distinction for nearly 40 years, and at the rank of chief constable since 1998.

An ACPO spokeswoman said: “Following an initial assessment of a number of allegations made against the late Sir Jimmy Savile, a decision has been made to appoint a lead force to manage the police and child protection response.

An ACPO spokesman said: "On behalf of the police service ACPO has been working with Defra to anticipate issues likely to arise around the planned badger cull.

The new National Police Air Service (NPAS) will be launched today (Monday October 1, 2012).

The new service will provide more efficient and accessible air support to the police service throughout England and Wales that offers better value for money.

The National Police Memorial Day takes place annually and recognises the courage and dedication of police officers

People with an historic conviction, caution, warning or reprimand for consensual gay sex can apply to have these records deleted or disregarded under provisions laid down in the new Protection of Freedoms Act which come into force on 1 October.

HMIC study examines how frontline officers carried out their policing role in the field and identifies further crime prevention opportunities

ACPO responds to an announcement today from the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding guidance to prosecutors on social media cases

Police forces should make the prevention, detection and investigation of officers abusing their powers for sexual exploitation a higher priority, says a report published today by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)

Amendments to the definition of domestic abuse lowers the age classification to 16 or over and for the first time recognises controlling and coercive behaviour over a pattern