Chief constables and the professional body for policing have today responded to a national report into deaths in police custody and outlined how they will support officers.

Chiefs' Council met in London last week and we had many good debates and made some important decisions on key operational issues and equally important issues about the future of policing. 

Figures out today show that the number people kept in police cells having been detained under Section 136 has halved since last year. However, this comes as the police service is dealing with a growing number of incidents related to mental health. 

Latest figures from the Home Office show that police are targeting stop and search more effectively with a higher proportion of outcomes

The inhumanity demonstrated by the perpetrators of modern slavery and human trafficking is far greater than I have seen in my entire career tackling organised crime and terrorism. The human cost in stolen lives and stolen futures is high.

Today HMICFRS have released their report into the police's response to the implementation of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The report shows that progress has been made in policing, but more still needs to be done.  

Today's ONS figures show that police-recorded crime has risen by 13 per cent across England and Wales with double digit increases in violent crimes. 

Latest statistics published by the Home Office show that hate crimes rose 29 per cent in 2016/17 to 80,393 offences, the vast majority of which were violence against the person or public order crimes.

National police statistics show police forces are currently dealing with allegations against 4783 suspects based on reports from 5438 individuals.  The vast majority of these allegations relate to abuse in institutions. 

The inspection revealed that while the majority of forces have plans in place - and many have made significant progress - there is more work to be done. 

Sajda Mughal OBE, a survivor of the London 7/7 bombings, is supporting Counter Terrorism Policing's new Run, Hide, Tell campaign for young people.

NPCC lead for Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, has welcomed Home Office ban of Scottish Dawn and NS131.

Twelve forces have between them sent 54 officers to the Caribbean to support the British Virgin Island Police.

Latest road death and injury figures from the Department for Transport show statistical increase due to the CRASH recording system used by forces to capture more consistent and accurate data. 

Counter Terrorism Policing's safety campaign will teach 11-16 year olds how to react in the unlikely event they are caught in a gun or knife terror attack, including being told NOT to stop and use their phones until they are safely away from danger.

The National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Bail Management updates on the new Bail and Released Under Investigation (RUI) legislations.

The National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Armed Policing responds to the Police Federation's routine arming survey which was released today.

This time last week, commuters travelling on the tube through Parsons Green suffered a terrifying explosion and fire.  It was the fifth terror attack in the UK in six months.

Figures obtained by the BBC show 11% of court cases in 2014 for the crime of meeting a child following sexual grooming used vigilante evidence, rising to 44% in 2016.  NPCC says while we may consider working with these groups in certain instances, our overall approach has not changed.

As the Government publishes a paper on the future partnership between the UK and European Union on security, law enforcement and criminal justice, the NPCC will continue to provide operational advice as negotiators work through the detail.

Arrests made by counter terrorism officers in the UK has risen by more than a half in the year up to the end of June 2017.

Following announcement from the Government, police officers will receive 1 per cent pay rise and a further 1 per cent non-consolidated increase. 

Today (September 11 2017) 53 police officers flew into Barbados on a Royal Air Force flight along with others delivering humanitarian aid. 

The national lead for counter-terrorism addressed the 17th Annual Conference in Israel today, focusing on building a 'global system effect' to fight the threat of terror. 

Following official requests made through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British police officers will be providing support to the British Virgin Islands Police Force.

National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair, Sara Thornton, supports two forces exploring merger to 'maintain the best possible service to their communities'.

Speaking today at a national police conference, the Duke of Cambridge offered his assistance in helping the police and emergency services get the right support to help them cope with the pressures of the job.

NPCC chair Sara Thornton pays tribute to the Fed chairman

The latest Police Federation Pay & Morale survey shows real concerns amongst officers about levels of mental health issues, stress and reduced morale. Chief constables outline our commitment to recognise the contribution of all officers by focusing on wellbeing.