Individual chief constables and commissioners will take decisions about the number of armed officers required in their force. These officers are carefully selected and I am confident in their ability to protect the public.

The National Police Chiefs' Council has responded today's report by the Women and Equalities Committee on Transgender Equality. NPCC lead,Chief Consatble Jane Sawyers gave evidence to the orignal inquiry on issues relating to policing - where she discussed the importance of officer training, engagement with the transgender community and the challenges posed by hate crime online.

Speaking at the Home Affairs Select Committee on January 12, National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Counter-Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said:

Latest figures from UK national counter terrorism policing show that women and girls  are continuing to travel to Syria. The UK police service and partners are today (Tuesday 12th January) launching a new film urging mothers to prevent further tragedies.

With the number crimes associated with online dating apps and websites increasing, users are urged to be as security conscious as possible and report any offences if they become a victim of this type of crime.

A number of forces are conducting trials to assess whether the use of drones can bring benefits to the provision of the police service. Any use would need to comply with existing Civil Aviation Authority Regulations.

The National Police Chiefs' Council are delighted to congratulate all those honoured in the 2016 New Years' Honours List.

Following a significant increase in Prevent referrals, as outlined in today's Times article, National Police Chiefs' Council lead for Prevent, Chief Constable Simon Cole, outlines how police continue to be a trusted agency for reporting concerns about radicalisation.

National Police Chiefs' Council Chair, Sara Thornton, has written a blog reflecting on the NPCC's first year and the challenges and opportunities facing the police service in the year ahead.

Her Majesty's inspectorate of Constabulary report on the effect digital technology is having on crime and policing to ensure victims of these crimes get the best possible service.

The Prime Minister has announced a review of the legal protection afforded to armed police officers when they have been required to make a split second decision on the use of lethal force.  NPCC lead for armed policing says that they should be held accountable for their actions but that the process should be fair and expeditious.

National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair, Sara Thornton, & NPCC Lead for Armed Policing, Deputy Chief Constable Simon Chesterman, said:

Public guidance for firearms and weapons attacks released.