“The Prevent programme is based on the successful work British police carried out with community groups and families to reduce gun and gang crime in our big cities. It is supported by the huge commitment we have made to neighbourhood policing and building strong relationships with local people, including minority groups.

The Home Affairs Committe has today published its report into the use of Police Information Notices (PINs). The ACPO national lead outlines how the service is ensuring they are used correctly and effectively through on-going training and by linking in with partners including the College of Policing.

Acting ACPO President Chief Constable Peter Vaughan responds to a BBC survey that outlines the impact budget cuts are having on forces across the UK and how they are working to meet the challenge

Home Affairs Select Committee has today released a report on out of court disposals, our national lead explains how police are working to improve how they're used to get the best results for victims

The Government has today included child sexual abuse in the Strategic Policing Requirement, which confirms the serious and cross-boundary threats where chief constables and PCCs have a responsibility for ensuring that sufficient capabilities are in place to ensure an effective response.

The NCA and police, together with a range of partners from across industry and the public sector, are this week carrying out a range of activity to help businesses and members of the public guard against cyber crime.

A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

National policing lead explains why police have used Taser against under-18 year olds.

The Office of Children's Commissioner reviewed progress made by all agencies into child sexual exploitation in groups and gangs and found progress on their recommendations but said there was still more to be done

The National Policing Lead for Counter-Terrorism, Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, has issued a security update in light of the attacks in Copenhagen at the weekend

This week there have been a number of media articles discussing police officers visiting sellers of the magazine Charlie Hebdo. Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy has written the following letter to The Guardian newspaper to answer those concerns and explain the police's intentions

Subsequent to the decision by the Police Federation of England and Wales's National Board to support a policy of rolling out Taser to all officers who wished one, the National Policing Lead on Taser, Commander Neil Basu, has responded on behalf of the leadership of the police service.