Opinion

OPINION: Charlotte Pickles of the Reform think-tank suggests three key areas of focus for policing so as to deliver "more for less".

OPINION: Chief Superintendent John Sutherland of the Metropolitan Police responds to an article in The Guardian recently by a prize winning Met police constable explaining why he quit the force.

OPINION: Martin Surl, independent Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire and former serving officer, talks to Nick Alatti about the General Election result, tackling cyber-crime and progressive initiatives for the policing of young people.

OPINION: Northamptonshire's Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Adam Simmonds gives his reaction to the Queen's Speech.

OPINION: Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales and a former Labour minister and MP, Alun Duncan gives his reaction to the Queen's Speech.

OPINION: Following the Police Federation Conference last week, well known blogger, serving police inspector and police federation representative "Nathan Constable" gives his views on the future of the Police Federation.

OPINION: The Police have delivered "more for less" for five years and we should celebrate that more.

POLICE FEDERATION CONFERENCE: In an interview with Royston Martis, following the Home Secretary's speech to Police Federation conference delegates yesterday, Federation Chair Steve White responds to her criticism and discusses working with the newly elected government.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Labour MP turned PCC for Nottinghamshire Paddy Tipping talks to Nick Alatti about addressing the funding gap and his crusade to attract more Black and Asian officers.

OPINION: Nick Alatti talks to Olly Martins about the recent council tax referendum defeat and his controversial period in office as a Labour PCC for Bedfordshire.

OPINION: In light of the General Election result, PCCs are here to stay. Lord Toby Harris outlines his views on the development of their role and argues for greater ambition.

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Alatti interviews the Conservative PCC for Northamptonshire examining progress on his crime plan, value for money and some notable controversies.

OPINION: Gary Mason argues that the serious shortcomings of the Bedfordshire police precept referendum may preclude their use in future.

OPINION: Bernard Rix, CEO of CoPaCC, shares his experience of the referendum as a resident taking part.

OPINION: Bernard Rix, CEO of CoPaCC, gives his reaction to a night of election drama.

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Alatti talks to Christopher Salmon, PCC of the largest and most sparsely populated police force area in England and Wales, about the future of PCCs after the General Election and his priorities and achievements locally.

Exclusive: Kevin Hurley, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey talks to Royston Martis about the performance of PCCs, the future of PCCs and how the upcoming General Election could affect police governance.

OPINION: Steve White, Chair of the Police Federation of England & Wales, explains the importance of partnership in policing with a backdrop of austerity and cuts to policing resources.