OPINION: The first ever Police Governance Summit took place last week in Northamptonshire, with a capacity audience. What did those attending think?

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NEWS: PLACES ARE FILLING FAST for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which will take place on Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th June 2018. In this latest update, we announce new flexible booking options and confirm session timings. Put the dates in your diary today - and book your place now...

NEWS: BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which has an OUTSTANDING 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...

NEWS: BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which will take place on Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th June 2018. Organised with the support and guidance of leading police governance professionals, academics and stakeholders, this event explores key police governance challenges of the day. Interested in police governance? Then put the dates in your diary today - and book your place now!

NEWS: The International Digital Intelligence & Investigations Awards 2018 - supported by Policing Insight - took place in March with a formal dinner and ceremony for finalists and invited guests. The event culminated in the announcement and celebration of the winners across the 12 awards categories.

NEWS: BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for the first annual "Police Governance" summit, which will take place on Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th June 2018. Organised with the support and guidance of leading police governance professionals, academics and stakeholders, this event explores key police governance challenges of the day. Interested in police governance? Then put the dates in your diary today - and book your place now!

NEWS: The finalists for the International Digital investigation and Intelligence Awards 2018 - supported by Policing Insight - have been announced. Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh, NPCC National Lead for Digital Policing, told Policing Insight: "My sincere congratulations to those of you who have been identified and selected as finalists in each category. You are utter professionals and an inspiration to those who monitor your achievements”.

LIVEBLOG: Policing Insight's Live Blog of the Police ICT Summit 2018, organised by the Police ICT Company and the National Police Technology Council.

NEWS: techUK is the UK trade association for the technology industry. Collectively, these companies range from leading FTSE 100 companies to new innovative start-ups, and employ approximately 700,000 people, about half of all tech sector jobs in the UK. This techUK organised event will examine "Police Tech: End User Perspectives", with a focus on CoPaCC's recent "Police ICT: User Perspectives" report.

NEWS: The New Year Honours lists for 2018 recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. Many congratulations to those in and associated with policing who have been recognised this year...

NEW REPORT: The latest CoPaCC thematic report 'Police ICT: User perspectives' is published today. Following a survey of police officers from 44 police forces, the report provides a unique insight into the views of the frontline on the provision of ICT in their force. The results and feedback from end users are required reading for police managers, buyers and suppliers.

NEWS: Policing domestic abuse has been put under the spotlight at a major research forum looking at how early intervention can have a significant impact on one of the biggest issues facing society.

POLICING INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: In our final exclusive extract from "Police Chiefs in the UK: Politicians, HR Managers or Cops?" Dr Mark Roycroft, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of East London, explores the role of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC)* through the eyes of Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables.

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POLICING INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: In the third of our exclusive extracts from "Police Chiefs in the UK: Politicians, HR Managers or Cops?" Dr Mark Roycroft, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of East London, asks chiefs and crime commissioners for their views on the controversial issue of regionalisation, alliances and mergers.

NEWS: This Live Blog covers Day Two of the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales (PSAEW) Annual Conference 2017, taking place in Stratford upon Avon on Tuesday, 5th September 2017.

NEWS: This Live Blog covers Day One of the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales (PSAEW) Annual Conference 2017, taking place in Stratford upon Avon on Monday, 4th September 2017.

POLICING INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: The second of our exclusive and remarkably revealing extracts from Police Chiefs in the UK: Politicians, HR Managers or Cops? by Dr Mark Roycroft, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of East Anglia, explores the paucity of applications for the role of Chief Constable, as well as Chief Constables' concerns regarding the value of the direct entry recruitment scheme.

Policing Insight EXCLUSIVE: Policing Insight has secured the exclusive rights to publish extracts from Dr Mark Roycroft's new book, "Police Chiefs in the UK: Politicians, HR Managers or Cops?", due to be published next month. In this first extract, Dr Roycroft, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of East Anglia, examines what PCCs think of Chief Constables - and vice versa.

UK POLICE MEMORIAL: A transcript of Lord Stevens' speech to the Police Federation of England and Wales national conference 2017, calling for support for the new UK Police Memorial.

NEWS: Our first look at the police and policing references in the Liberal Democratic Party's manifesto for the June 2017 General Election

NEWS: Our "quick turnaround" first look at the police and policing references in the Conservative Party's manifesto for the June 2017 General Election

NEWS: A look at the police and policing references in the Labour Party's manifesto for the June 2017 General Election