Press Releases

Forces across Britain will be coming together on Friday 28 October to crack down on the increasing problem of thieves targeting metal and cable as part of a co-ordinated operation by the Association of Chief Police Officers

The latest published figures dealing with MAPPA shows just how these critical management and compliance arrangements in regard to these type of offenders are enhancing public safety

The proposal for a "right to know" is just one of a series of recommendations that have been made to protect women in domestic situations from harm

Today’s published crime data shows police recorded crime for the 12 months to June 2011 is down four per cent when compared with the previous 12 months

ACPO comments on criminals' use of electrical stun guns, which are classified as section 5 firearms

Under the leadership of Chief Constable Keith Bristow the NCA offers law enforcement agencies and the police an opportunity to raise their game against some of the most dangerous and harmful criminals in the UK

ACPO welcomes this legislation which provides a new enforcement tool reflecting the serious nature of this type of behaviour

ACPO will take part in the Government's consultation on motorway speed limits and is committed to working with partner agencies to keep our roads safe for all road users

On national policing, Ian McPherson has worked tirelessly to improve the way in which police work with young people and reduce crime and disorder in which children and young people are victims, witnesses and offenders

Chief officers look forward to working closely with Bernard Hogan-Howe and the chief officer team at the Met as the service gets on with its work to cut crime, deliver a safe and secure Olympics and meet the challenges of reform

ACPO comments on EHRC report into disability related harassment

ACPO lead for rape and serious sexual offences comments on figures on the investigation of rape in England and Wales

The police service recorded 48,127 hate crimes between January and December 2010, which compares to 51,920 crimes in 2009.

ACPO lead on workforce development responds to a Policy Exchange report on 'Cost of Cops', released today. The report repeats an argument that ACPO has made on many occasions.

ACPO President recognises the tremedous cooperation across the criminal justice system in response to the violent disorder

Crime prevention advice is now available online at www.police.uk - the policing website for England and Wales

When a force requires supplementary resources from across the country, the Police National Information Coordination centre (PNICC) is activated to co-ordinate the response

Officers have shown great professionalism and courage in the face of violence and aggression

This year’s targeted summer drink and drug driving campaign, found the percentage of drivers to be over the legal alcohol limit had increased compared to last year.

Deputy Chief Constable Paul Crowther heads up a national day of action aimed at addressing one of the UK's fastest growing crimes

Chief constables are determined to do everything possible to preserve the policing service to the public through a period of substantial change

ACPO lead for workforce development, Chief Constable Peter Fahy, comments on number of police officers and staff in England and Wales as at 31 March 2011

ACPO lead for workforce development, Chief Constable Peter Fahy, comments on entry points to the policing profession

ACPO president says Assistant Commissioner John Yates has made an enormous contribution to the service

ACPO president says the resignation of Sir Paul Stephenson comes as a matter of huge regret to the service

The annual crime data show police recorded crime for 2010/11 is down four per cent from 2009/10. It also shows the British Crime Survey results remain at the lowest level since the survey started in 1981

ACPO lead on custody responds to annual IPCC statistics on deaths in police custody

Any corrupt officer does huge damage to the 140,000 officers that every day, go out to deliver policing with commitment and integrity

The new number, 101, is part of a national programme to improve access and will give the public one easy way to get in touch with the police for calls that do not require an urgent response

In response to the Victim Commissioner’s report, ACPO lead for Family Liaison Officers, Commander Simon Foy said