Today marks the launch of the National Police Chiefs’ Council drink and drug driving campaign that will see officers across the country out in force to keep the roads safe for everyone this Christmas. Thousands of tests will take place at all times of the day and night to catch those who pose a huge risk to themselves and other road users.

Leaders from the police, council and other organisations have gathered from across the country to help improve the lives of thousands of children in the UK

We are delighted on behalf of the public with the announcement made by the Chancellor that police budgets will not be cut over the course of this Parliament.

A very warm welcome to all conference delegates, to my colleagues, to the Police and Crime Commissioners, to our partners in industry, our media guests and all those who care enough about policing to commit the next two days to our conference. The challenges facing policing are daunting.  We need the collective wisdom of this broad group if we are going to tackle them effectively.

National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Child Protection and Abuse Investigation, Simon Bailey says police have been dealing with the 'tip of the iceberg'

Police in the UK are today, Monday 23 November, launching the second national CounterTerrorismAwarenessWeek (#CounterTerrorismUK) reminding the public that they have a key role in helping to prevent and protect the UK from the threat of terrorism.

National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Child Protection, Chief Constable Simon Bailey responds to a report made by the IPCC following the Surrey Police investigation of the murder of  Breck Bednar who was groomed online.

Following the recent attacks in Paris, the NPCC is discussing police capacity to respond with the Government but we do not comment on leaked documents.

National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Armed Policing, Deputy Chief Constable Simon Chesterman has responded following national media coverage on 'shoot to kill' and firearms policy following terrorist attacks in Paris

National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for File Quality, temporary Deputy Chief Constable Stephen Jupp has responded to the joint HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) inspection report, Witness for the prosecution: Identifying victim and witness vulnerability in criminal case files.

The NPCC will continue working with the Home Office to help them develop a fair police funding formula

National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Body Worn Video Chief Constable Andy Marsh comments on the use of body cameras to interview suspects on location.