Press Releases
ACPO comment on Public perceptions of policing findings from 2011/12 Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)
29 Nov 2012
The CSEW is a face to face survey in which people are asked about their experiences of crime, attitudes to crime and policing issues and perceptions of the police
ACPO comment on Mind research into emergency mental health care provision
28 Nov 2012
Mind's research has found more needs to be done to ensure people can get the care they need when they are in crisis
ACPO comment on Home Office Alcohol Strategy Consultation
28 Nov 2012
The Home Office Alcohol Strategy Consultation begins today and it includes various strategies to tackle misuse, one of which is minimum unit pricing
Public warned to be alert to distraction burglary as ACPO’s month of burglary action continues
27 Nov 2012
Distraction burglars are members of serious organised crime groups who travel the country to target elderly people who keep cash in their homes
ACPO comment on launch of new stalking legislation
26 Nov 2012
UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2012 has been marked by the introduction of new legislation designed to provide further protection to victims of stalking
ACPO comment on joint police and Crown Prosecution Service checklist for domestic violence
26 Nov 2012
ACPO lead on domestic violence, Chief Constable Carmel Napier, said the checklist will help convict those carrying out the abuse
ACPO comment on the retirement of Chief Constable Colin Port
22 Nov 2012
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset police, Colin Port has announced his retirement. Sir Hugh Orde comments on the loss to the service.
ACPO comment on the Office of the Children's Commissioner Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Gangs and Groups
21 Nov 2012
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 comment on Police and Crime Commissioners
16 Nov 2012
ACPO president Sir Hugh Orde offers best wishes to newly elected Police and Crime Commissioners following today's election results.
ACPO comment on drug seizure statistics 2011/12
15 Nov 2012
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
ACPO response to the latest statistics on football-related arrests and banning orders
15 Nov 2012
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
ACPO burglary awareness campaign launches with a crackdown on gold theft
12 Nov 2012
As people are getting ready to celebrate Diwali this week, the police are preparing to target thieves who steal profitable Asian gold
ACPO response to The Times article on police leadership
09 Nov 2012
ACPO is confident that there are excellent officers within the police service ready to take on senior leadership roles
ACPO response to the Prime Minster's Challenge on Dementia Progress Report
08 Nov 2012
ACPO has contributed to the report giving an update on the first seven months of the Dementia Challenge
ACPO comment on Football Supporters’ Federation survey on policing of football fans in England and Wales
08 Nov 2012
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
ACPO advice on anti-social behaviour for Halloween and Bonfire Night
30 Oct 2012
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
Actress teams up with the police service to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation
29 Oct 2012
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 comment on the resignation of Sir Norman Bettison
24 Oct 2012
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
ACPO comment on the appointment of a chief executive to the College of Policing
24 Oct 2012
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
ACPO comment on IPCC police complaints statistics 2011/12
24 Oct 2012
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
ACPO Publishes Policing in the UK: A Brief Guide
23 Oct 2012
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.
ACPO response to EHRC report 'Out in the open: tackling disability-related harrasment'
23 Oct 2012
This ‘manifesto for change’ sets out EHRC's revised recommendations for action over the next five years
Police use technology to cut through bureaucracy
22 Oct 2012
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.
ACPO comment on Crime in England and Wales, year ending June 2012
18 Oct 2012
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
ACPO comment on IPCC and DPP statements regarding Hillsborough
12 Oct 2012
The police service will co-operate fully with the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Independent Police Complaints Commission in relation to Hillsborough investigations
Tougher legislation on metal theft
11 Oct 2012
On National Day of Action on Metal Theft, on 11 October, will see police and partners across the UK taking positive action against thieves
ACPO comment on leadership in policing
05 Oct 2012
With seniority comes greater expectation and accountability, and those who lead must do so by example
ACPO President Sir Hugh Orde comments on retirement of Sir Norman Bettison
04 Oct 2012
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.
ACPO comment on policing response to Sir Jimmy Savile
04 Oct 2012
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.
ACPO comment on policing a badger cull
02 Oct 2012
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.