Following increases in the reporting of hate crime to the True Vision website, the National Police Chiefs' Council requested weekly Hate Crime returns from all forces.

The priorities for law enforcement are to make the UK a hostile place for cyber-criminals to target or operate, improve the response to victims and develop capabilities in local forces.

The NSPCC have released guidance for parents considering leaving children home alone in bid to prevent neglect or harm. NPCC supports this advice.

The Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) shows that crime has dropped by six per cent over the last year to its lowest level since the survey began in 1981. At the same time police recorded crime has risen by eight per cent across all crime categories, highlighting the commitment across the service to more accurate crime recording.

The Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC)'s inquiry on enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Act has made recommendations on improving the process.  NPCC agrees the system needs improvement.

Statement DAC Neil Basu, National Operational Lead for Protect and Prepare

Counter terrorism officers launch new film

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has responded to the Home Affairs Committee report, “College of Policing: Three Years On”.

Following increases in the reporting of hate crime to the True Vision website, the National Police Chiefs' Council requested weekly returns on the hate crime numbers.

Chief officers have responded to the Home Affairs Select Committee interim report on prostitution, emphasising the importance of a proportionate and risk-based response. Sex workers must be understood as a vulnerable group within society.

As the country grapples with the outcome of the EU referendum, there are clearly very different views on the outcome of the vote and what it means for the UK’s future.  That we are moving into a period of unprecedented change is undisputed.

Victims and those feeling vulnerable will receive support from the police and offenders can expect a strong response and enhanced sentencing.

The vast majority of people are continuing to go about their lives in safety and security and there have been no major spikes in tensions reported but we are monitoring an increase in reports to our online reporting website

Several forces across the country will observe a minute silence today (Monday June 27) to mark the first anniversary of the terrorist attack in Tunisia.

We will work with the Government to ensure we retain our ability to work closely and at speed with European countries to keep people in the UK safe.

Summer is moving into full swing with many outdoor events being planned across the country.

Coordination committees within the NPCC have worked together to set out their priorities for 2016/17, which will help join up the response to the most serious threats and improve policing for the public.

On Saturday 11 June, English fans were targeted in an orchestrated, prolonged attack that resulted in 14 supporters being hospitalised.

We remain committed to working with partners to tackle child sexual abuse in all its forms.

Sensible and positive measures have been taken by French police ahead of the Euro 2016 matches on Monday. Fans should stay safe and behave responsibly while enjoying the tournament.

Following the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, police forces have been asked to reiterate protective security advice to MPs around the country about personal safety.

Fans are reminded to keep themselves safe and behave responsibly througout the rest of the tournament 

The NPCC and the Chief Police Officers Staff Association have concerns about the proportionality of extending misconduct sanctions beyond 12 months and will work with Government to ensure any change in legislation is as fair and proportionate as possible

We are continuing to work with French police and Russian policing team to prevent further violence and support investigations to help bring offenders to justice.

National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for LGBT Issues, Chief Constable Jane Sawyers has spoken of her horror as events in Orlando unfolded over the weekend.

Following a short confrontation in Marseille, English and French police officers will work closely to identify supporters who engage in disorder.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council launch the 2016 summer drink and drug drive campaign on 10^th June to target those who take the risk of driving under the influence.

The biometrics of a small number of individuals who potentially pose a threat to national security have been deleted from biometric databases as the retention period expired before a National Security Determination (NSD) could be submitted for approval.

The psychoactive substances act, implemented today,  will provide a blanket ban on the production, supply and importation of new psychoactive substances. This legislation will fundamentally change the way forces tackle psychoactive substances and will make new drugs that appear on the market illegal quicker than ever before.

So called “legal-highs” might have been sold in shops but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. Often they contain one or more substance that is illegal to possess and users really have no idea what they are taking or what effect it will have.  The future health risks associated with psychoactive substances are unknown and in some cases people have died from taking these drugs.