Opinion: HMICFRS' report - Diverging under pressure - has revealed a service buckling under the pressure of rising and more complex demand alongside budget constraints. CoPaCC Director Bernard Rix says simply computerising policing tasks of the 1960s is not good enough, the service needs a complete redesign.

OPINION: After years of austerity, policing has found its voice once more. Policing Insight's Publisher Bernard Rix welcomes policing's return to the spotlight, but says it must choose its battles wisely.

OPINION: The annual Police ICT Summit takes place this week in Manchester, bringing together the key players who can together agree and deliver a roadmap for police ICT across England and Wales. Policing Insight Publisher Bernard Rix calls on those at the Summit to focus on finding common ground, rather than emphasising their differences.

OPINION: What a difference a year makes! Policing Insight Publisher Bernard Rix reflects on the year in which UK policing started to feel loved again by its political masters and looks forward to a more confident 2020.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS: Our Publisher, Bernard Rix, reflects on Policing Insight's last twelve months, sets out our Christmas and New Year schedule, and takes a look on what we're planning for 2020...

OPINION: HMICFRS and HMICS today published "Leading Lights", their report on selection and development of chief officers. CoPaCC CEO Bernard Rix, Publisher of Policing Insight and Founder of the World Class Policing Awards, sets out how UK policing can (and should) look to learn from good and best practice both overseas and from other disciplines - and vice versa.

Report launch: Today sees the publication of the annual CoPaCC PCCs and Statutory Transparency Report which looks at the performance of the 28 OPCCs taking part in the assessment to be awarded the CoPaCC "Open and Transparent" Quality Mark.

OPINION: With nominations for the inaugural World Class Policing Awards set to close on Friday, 5th July, Bernard Rix, Publisher of Policing Insight and Founder of the Awards, calls on YOU to make your nominations NOW!

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The second annual Police Governance Summit takes place on 3rd - 4th July in Daventry. Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive and Policing Insight Publisher, sets out why the Summit is a "must-attend" for those interested and involved in policing governance. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW - there's not much more time left to do so!

OPINION: Policing Insight publisher and Bedfordshire resident, Bernard Rix, was in the audience for last week's innovative "public selection" of the next Bedfordshire Chief Constable. Here, he reflects on what he learned...

Announcement: Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive and Publisher of Policing Insight, provides details of OPCCs recognised for meeting their statutory requirements on openness and transparency.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: BOOKING IS OPEN for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which will take place on Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th July 2019. Put the dates in your diary today - and book your place now! CoPaCC Chief Executive and Policing Insight Publisher, Bernard Rix, sets out why you should attend...

OPINION: CoPaCC Chief Executive and Policing Insight publisher Bernard Rix takes a look at what could be in store for policing in 2019. It's not just about Brexit...

NEWS: BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which will take place on Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th July 2019. Put the dates in your diary today - and book your place now! CoPaCC Chief Executive and Policing Insight Publisher, Bernard Rix, sets out why you should attend...

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS: Our Publisher, Bernard Rix, reflects on Policing Insight's last twelve months, sets out our Christmas and New Year schedule, and takes a look on what we're planning for 2019...

Opinion: As the Police Foundation's latest research once again shines a light on policing's lacklustre response to fraud investigations, Policing Insight's Bernard Rix says sky-high statistics appear to have left the service too stunned to respond. Is the policing response to fraud the proverbial 'frog in boiling water'?

NEWS: Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive, invites every OPCC to participate in this year's review of PCC and OPCC transparency

POLICE ICT USER SURVEY: Two weeks left to go for UK police officers and staff to share their views and experiences of ICT provision in their force by taking part in the National Police ICT User Survey - a huge opportunity to help police decision makers and the supplier community improve the provision of ICT.

PRIZE DRAW: Are you employed by a UK police force? We would like to invite officers and staff to take part in CoPaCC's second annual Police ICT User Survey 2018. Get your views heard by those managing, delivering and planning the information and communications technology (ICT) critical to your role. Take part to help improve your ICT provision and for the chance to win the latest Apple iPad!

INSIGHT: The first annual Police Governance Summit will take place on 6th-7th June in Northamptonshire. Bernard Rix, Chief Executive of Summit organisers CoPaCC, identifies a number of highlights from the programme, and identifies three reasons why the Summit will help key stakeholders prepare for new policing challenges that lie ahead.

ANALYSIS: Two years from today, PCCs will be learning whether they've been re-elected or not. The next PCC elections are due to take place on Thursday, 7th May 2020, with counts taking place the following day. Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive, takes a look at which forces appear susceptible to a change at the top.

NEWS: BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which now has an EXCEPTIONAL list of speakers. The Summit will take place on Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th June 2018. Put the dates in your diary today - and book your place now...

ANALYSIS: The latest CoPaCC thematic report 'Police ICT: User perspectives' was published recently. The report provides a unique insight into the views of the frontline on the provision of ICT in their force, based on CoPaCC's national survey. Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive, takes a look at user responses to Question 11 (of eleven).

ANALYSIS: The latest CoPaCC thematic report 'Police ICT: User perspectives' was published recently. The report provides a unique insight into the views of the frontline on the provision of ICT in their force, based on CoPaCC's national survey. Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive, takes a look at user responses to Question 10 (of eleven).