In a statement today, the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, revealed plans to restore neighbourhood policing. This includes plans to ensure that specialist neighbourhood officers will be ...

The ‘chemsex context’ refers to environments and conditions in which a person engages in sex with another (or others), both in person and online, using drugs before and/or during sexual activity with ...

Written by Regional Forensic Coordinator Ryan Howell, South West Region, and Crime Scene Investigator Elizabeth Garside, West Yorkshire Police Q&A: Crime Scene Investigator, Elizabeth Garside asks ...

I am a financial investigations manager in the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU). Since 2012, I have gained extensive experience in the asset recovery field. I've also worked in similar ...

I am one of 15 mounted branch sergeants in the Metropolitan Police. I am based at Hammersmith stables and am responsible for 11 police constables, one member of police staff and six police horses. I ...

Stop and search is one of the most controversial police powers. While some studies suggest it may reduce crime, it often comes with significant costs. Poorly targeted searches have a negative impact ...

In September 2021, I joined British Transport Police (BTP) as a police community support officer (PCSO) assigned to London Bridge Station. During my initial patrol, I observed a significant number of ...

Our recent super-complaint provided policing and partners with a clear plan of action to improve standards in our response to stalking. The Government has responded positively to recommendations made ...

I am a sergeant in the City of London Police and have worked in custody management training and partnerships since 2020. Two years ago, I launched a collaboration between our custody and Alcoholics ...

At the invitation of Bahamas Commissioner Clayton Fernander, Senior Leadership Trainers Superintendent Dan Patrick and Superintendent Louise Galliott-Thornton travelled to the Bahamas to deliver the ...

Applications for cohort 10 of the Fast Track programme are now closed. The application window for cohort 11 opens in April 2025 and is open to both detectives and uniform officers. The aim of the ...

The police constable entry programme (PCEP) represents a significant shift in police training in the UK, focusing on preparing recruits through structured, academic and practical approaches. With the ...