Press Releases

Sir Hugh Orde pays tribute to two female officers killed on duty today

ACPO responds to a join thematic inspection report on the use of restorative justice in the criminal justice system

ACPO has today published hate crime data for the period of 1st January to 31st December 2011, highlighting the five ‘monitored’ forms of hate crime classifications used by the police service

ACPO lead for reward and recognition responds to the Government's announcement on long-term reform of police pensions

The Association of Chief Police Officers is calling on the public to help shape police policy involving road death investigations

ACPO guidelines provide general principles to guide forces' interaction with PCCs

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

Sir Hugh Orde says PC Ian Dibell died while knowingly walking towards danger, as police officers are called upon to do on behalf of the public

The reduction in the number of deaths during or following police contact is noted but the reality is that any death following detention in police custody is a tragedy

Closer working on prosecution cases involving undercover police officers, as agreement is signed between investigators and prosecutors

ACPO lead for performance management, Chief Constable Steve Finnigan, comments on the HMIC report

ACPO lead for Public Order and Public Safety, Chief Constable Ian Learmonth comments on the Reading the Riots report.

ACPO lead for Roads Policing, DCC Suzette Davenport responds to the latest statistics relating to those killed and seriously injured on the roads of Great Britain

ACPO lead for anti-social behaviour, Deputy Chief Constable Simon Edens, responds to HMIC's report "A Step in the Right Direction"

ACPO lead for organised crime, Chief Constable Mick Creedon, comment on the Data Communications Bill

ACPO lead for stop and search, Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey, responds to EHRC report into police use of section 60 stop and search power

ACPO lead for dangerous dogs responds to research showing that more than eight guide dogs a month are being attacked by other dogs.

The Association of Chief Police Officers launches its month long crack down on drink and drug driving on 1^st June with police out in force to tackle drink and drugs driving.

Commenting on the interim guidance ACPO lead for media engagement Chief Constable Andy Trotter said: