News
-
NPCC responds to ONS crime statistics
The ONS have today released their crime statistics for the 12 months to September 2017. The stats show a decrease of 10 per cent in crime measured by the Crime Survey of England and Wales but a 14 per cent increase in recorded crime.
-
Police chiefs and Director of Prosecutions agree plans to improve disclosure processes
Joint statement from Alison Saunders, Director of Public Prosecutions and Sara Thornton, Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council
-
Police Chiefs Blog: CC Nick Ephgrave - changing the culture on disclosure
Every investigation is a search for truth. That means following all leads and examining all evidence – with objectivity and impartiality. It also means disclosing any of the material gathered in that search that may undermine the prosecution or help the defence. The cases of Liam Allan and Issac Itiary demonstrate the devastating consequences of not doing so.
-
Police boosting efforts to stop drivers using their phones at the wheel
Police forces across England and Wales will put extra emphasis into stopping people using their phones at the wheel in a weeklong national operation.
-
NPCC response to the Forensic Science Regulator's annual report
Our Forensics lead, Chief Constable Debbie Simpson, welcomes this year's report from the Forensic Science Regulator, Dr. Gillian Tully.
-
NPCC statement on adequate sanitary protection in custody
The Independent Custody Visiting Association have today said that some women in custody have been affected by inadequate sanitary protection.
-
Officers and staff recognised in Queen's New Year's Honours List
Police officers, staff and volunteers have been included in the Queen's New Year's Honours List.
-
NPCC respond to HMICFRS report on public perceptions of policing
Today, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published the results of a large-scale online survey of the public's current perceptions of policing.
-
NPCC statement on disclosure of unused material in prosecutions
The NPCC has responded to concerns over the disclosure of unused material in prosecutions and recommendations from the criminal justice inspectorates.
-
Today's policing settlement is better than last year but does not fully meet the level of investment identified as necessary
The Government has today announced the Provisional Police Grant report, announcing in total an extra £450million in police funding.
-
HRH Prince Michael presents Operation Trivium team with International Road Safety Award
The initiative involving police forces and our European partners has been honoured for its contribution to road safety
-
Most police forces rated good for legitimacy by HMICFRS - but more to do on stop and search
The most recent report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue services found a great deal of positive work done on legitimacy in recent years but focuses on the need for more analysis on stop and search data