Features

OPINION: Neighbourhood policing is high on the public agenda. Chief Constable Simon Cole of Leicestershire Police and National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead on Local Policing and Partnerships argues for a progressive approach that harnesses public engagement and broad partnerships with the private and public sector.

OPINION: Conservative PCC for Essex and the current chairman of the Association of PCCs, Nick Alston talks targets, tasers and technology.

OPINION: John Tizard puts the case for the new government to commission an independent enquiry on public service outsourcing.

ANALYSIS: Simon Bullock, a former Director of Policy for Bedfordshire PCC, assesses the essential elements of the National Audit Office's report on the "Financial Stability of Police Forces in England and Wales".

ANALYSIS: Bernard Rix, Chief Executive of CoPaCC looks into his crystal ball to assess where the likely key battles will be fought in the May 2016 PCC elections.

ANALYSIS: Jon Harvey discusses several possible models for development of Police and Crime Commissioners and makes suggestions for improving voter engagement in the run up to the May 2016 elections.

ANALYSIS: With the welcome inclusion in the Police and Criminal Justice Bill of measures to address issues in mental health and policing, Tessa Webb makes the case that police led reform will be piecemeal without the engagement of Department of Health, Ministry of Justice and the Department of Communities and Local Government.

OPINION: Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill highlights the benefits of mental health triage pilots in Dorset and across the country.

ANALYSIS: Simon Bullock, a former Director of Policy for Bedfordshire PCC, assesses the essential elements of the Criminal Justice Inspectorates' "Joint inspection of the provision of charging decisions".

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.

ANALYSIS: Simon Bullock, a former Director of Policy for Bedfordshire PCC, assesses the impact on policing of the bills announced in the Queen's Speech.

ANALYSIS: Susan Ritchie examines the case for developing evidence based policing to increase community engagement whilst making best use of shrinking resources.

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

REPORT: To mark the launch of CoPaCC's process to audit PCCs' progress in meeting their requirements for statutory transparency, CEO Bernard Rix gives an overview of the criteria and performance of PCCs so far.

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.

ANALYSIS: Ailsa Beaton looks at the implications for law enforcement and security agencies and whether there are real benefits or just more bureaucracy and cost.