Features

ANALYSIS: A detailed analysis of the Surrey OPCC papers made public following a BBC Freedom of Information request

ANALYSIS: CoPaCC Chief Executive Bernard Rix examines the Surrey OPCC papers made public following a BBC Freedom of Information request

ANALYSIS: John Rowland, publisher of policing technology newsletter "Police Market Report", identifies three likely groups of winners in the latest Police Innovation Fund applications

OPINION: Ben Twomey, Independent candidate in this May's Warwickshire PCC elections, sets out his eight 'clear and comprehensive' campaign promises

OPINION: Former West Mercia Superintendent Andy Parkes examines recent changes to health care arrangements at policing's rehabilitation and convalescent centre

OPINION: Jon Harvey revisits his "Secret Diary of a PCC" series - essential reading for any PCC candidate 'at risk' of being elected...

OPINION: In the first of a series of articles from the College of Policing's Professional Community Chairs, Sussex Chief Constable Giles York looks at leadership in policing - and invites your views

OPINION: Former police officer Sharon Gander, now Policing Pathway Lead for the BA (Hons) Criminology Degree of Nottingham Trent University, argues in favour of the College of Policing's proposals for qualifications in policing

OPINION: Dr Iain Britton, Lead Researcher for the IPSCJ's Centre for Citizens in Policing, outlines a new research programme and invites contributions

ANALYSIS: Ginette Beal of policing auditor Grant Thornton takes a look at a recent assignment for the Surrey PCC examining whistleblowing arrangements within the force

OPINION: Jon Harvey revisits his "Secret Diary of a PCC" series - essential reading for any PCC candidate 'at risk' of being elected...

ANALYSIS: Simon Bullock identifies factors that will distinguish successful candidates (and future PCCs) from the unsuccessful

OPINION: Jon Collins, CEO of the Restorative Justice Council, sets out a further role that restorative justice could beneficially play...

OPINION: Jon Harvey revisits his "Secret Diary of a PCC" series - essential reading for any PCC candidate 'at risk' of being elected...

OPINION: PC "Hamish Macbeth" takes a look at some of the still-present challenges for policing on crime recording

OPINION: Emma Williams, Programme Director, In Service Policing degree at Canterbury Christ Church University, considers how recent events have re-energised the 'degree-gate' debate

OPINION: Regular Policing Insight contributor "Nathan Constable" considers the Home Office's announcement today on an increased use of police volunteers.

ANALYSIS: Nanci Hogan, former Chief of Staff for Bedfordshire OPCC, examines the way forward for policing on honour based violence following last month's HMIC report.

OPINION: Jon Harvey revisits his "Secret Diary of a PCC" series - essential reading for any PCC candidate 'at risk' of being elected...

ANALYSIS: Accenture's Head of Digital Policing, Muz Janoowalla, looks at how digital technologies are changing police forces for the better around the world

OPINION: Barrie Sheldon, Deputy PCC and now Independent PCC candidate for West Mercia, sets out why more Independents are needed for elections in May - despite odds weighed against them

ANALYSIS: George Alexander, of leading police auditor Grant Thornton, argues that proactive external reviews of police forces' whistleblowing procedures are time well spent

ANALYSIS: Dr Adrian James of the University of Portsmouth, a former Metropolitan Police detective, identifies potential weaknesses in policing's pursuit of Big Data.

OPINION: Simon Bullock takes a look at: an early Christmas present for policing; delivering reform; technology and procurement; the workforce mix; making the most of what you have; and May's PCC elections.