Press Releases

As 2017 nears its close, this year - more than most – has seen awards ceremonies reflecting on the bravery of those in the emergency services - those who run towards the incident, potentially putting themselves at risk, in the hope of helping those who need it.  So this year’s theme for UN International Day for volunteers, "Volunteers Act First" recognising the contributions of first responders in times of crisis, is fitting given our deployment to the overseas territories.

The use of live streaming platforms by online sex offenders is increasing and there is an urgent need to educate children about the risks associated with this new threat, warn child protection experts.

Today (Friday 1 December) marks the beginning of the annual police operation to stop people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The Government has today announced that it is consulting on new safeguards for the use of communications data.

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue (HMICFRS) has today released it's report into the National Police Air Service (NPAS).

A study by the Office for National Statistics brings together data from police, criminal justice partners and charities show improved reporting - but more can be done to reassure victims. 

Last November the Policing Vision 2025 was launched setting out the plan for policing over the next ten years.  Police chiefs and Police and Crime Commissioners are now implementing a transformational programme of reform.

Following an investigation into alleged data manipulation by individuals working at Randox Testing Services (RTS), a team of experts have identified the number of cases affected and prioritised them for retesting with 70 per cent of the highest priority cases already submitted for retests.

TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity, has announced substantial support for the national roads policing initiative to increase awareness of tyre safety to motorists on Britain’s roads.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today published their report on domestic abuse. 

Police collaborate with education experts to create animated video and lesson plans which will take terrorism safety advice into the classroom for the first time.

NPCC lead for Prevent, Chief Constable Simon Cole, has called upon the public to trust Prevent partners with their referrals following the release of data by the Home Office.

The latest PEEL Efficiency report highlights key challenges to police forces including demand, rising crime and the need for further investment. 

Data from police forces shows a surge in children sharing or possessing sexual images of themselves or others - with over 6200 incidents reported this year - an increase of 131 per cent from 2014/2015.

I am delighted to be welcoming you to the third annual APCC/NPCC conference.

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.