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.