New figures released by the Home Office show that the 19 per cent increase in hate crime this year is driven in part by greater public confidence in how police support victims. 

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has responded to today's annual report 2015/16 from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

Arrests of children in England and Wales have fallen by 59 per cent over the last five years, according to figures gathered by the Howard League for Penal Reform.

British policing is structured around the local but criminals aren’t constrained by lines on maps so the police can’t afford to be either. 

Following the announcement of Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe's retirement, NPCC Chair Sara Thornton, on behalf of all chief officers, offers thanks for his contribution to policing in London and nationally

The Police Superintendents’ Association, Police Federation of England and Wales and the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) have raised concerns with the Home Secretary about proposed changes to pre-charge bail.   

An FOI of police forces shows that the numbers of drivers arrested for using a mobile phone when driving has fallen but NPCC say more drivers are being sent on courses to change dangerous driving behaviours.

The HMIC report into Best Uses of Stop and Search has revisited 13 forces which were previously non-compliant with 3 or more features. Following clear improvement, these forces have now been registered as compliant with BUSS. 

Today, police forces in Britain are working together with TISPOL to promote the European Day Without A Road Death initiative (EDWARD). Forces are dedicating resources to raising awareness of road traffic safety, and encouraging the public to pledge and participate.

Police chiefs have not called for complaints against them to be kept secret as reported by the Mail on Sunday

NPCC Lead for Roads Policing Suzette Davenport supports the announcment made by the Department of Transport which will impose tougher penalties on drivers using mobile phones. 

Today's report by the RAC on the number of people feeling relaxed about using a mobile phone whilst driving highlights the important role police forces have in educating and taking action against those who commit such offences.