News

IN THE NEWS: Gary Mason reviews the week’s national and local police news including a report on "Reshaping policing for the public", the West Midlands Police withheld report on grooming and a spat over finances between a local MP and his PCC.

NEWSLINK: The Police ICT Company has appointed former TalkTalk Chief Information Officer, Martin Wyke, to the role of Chief Executive, effective as of 17th June 2015.

IN THE NEWS: Gary Mason reviews the week’s national and local police news.

MENTAL HEALTH: Lancashire Constabulary are working with Big White Wall, to provide mental health support to their officers and staff. Ian Hesketh a Doctorate researcher at Lancaster University Management School and a Lancashire Constabulary police officer writes in conjunction with James de Bathe, Head of Business Development at Big White Wall.

WORKSHOP: Your invitation to a free CoPaCC / IPSCJ Workshop: Developing work to improve the experience of victims and witnesses

IN THE NEWS: Gary Mason reviews the week’s national and local police news.

NEWS: A Labour PCC has told Policing Insight that the government’s drugs policy isn’t working and needs an urgent review.

ADVERTORIAL: From cutting-edge equipment and technology to the latest training and techniques, the upcoming Emergency Services Show has it all covered. Aimed at all ranks of police officers and control room staff, the free-to-attend event taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 23 and 24 September features indoor and outdoor exhibitions, free seminars and workshops.

SURVEY: A survey designed to examine officer experience and attitudes towards the provision of mandatory ongoing training/professional development amongst federated officers within the Police Service of England and Wales.

WORKSHOP: Your invitation to a free CoPaCC / IPSCJ Workshop: "Developing work to improve the experience of victims and witnesses"

IN THE NEWS: Gary Mason reviews the week’s national and local police news.

IN THE NEWS: Gary Mason reviews the week’s national and local police news.

NEWS: Greater Manchester take the first steps towards devolution with Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd selected as the interim mayor.

NEWS ANALYSIS: With increasing examples of local police and fire collaboration and indications that a Bill will be put forward to allow the formal merger of police and fire services, Gary Mason reports on progress.

REPORT: Download the latest report covering policing and police and crime commissioner activity during May.

NEWS: Details of the Investigatory Powers Bill 2015, from the Government's briefing document following the Queen's Speech.

NEWS: Relevant to policing for its impact on PCCs, details of the Cities & Local Govt Bill 2015, from the Government's briefing document following the Queen's Speech

NEWS: Details of the Policing & Criminal Justice Bill 2015, from the Government's briefing document following the Queen's Speech.

NEWS: The Government's plans for further police reform have this morning been set out in the Queen's Speech. Bernard Rix provides a brief summary.

NEWSLINK: Police helicopter base closed with claims there was not "one shred of opposition" to losing the service.

IN THE NEWS: Gary Mason reviews the week’s national and local police news

NEWS: A partnership scheme between police forces in Northamptonshire and Cheshire has picked up a prestigious international award.

NEWS: A senior officer with the rank of Assistant Chief Constable has been appointed by two police forces with the specific role of developing a strategic alliance in order to save £20 million within four years.

POLICE FEDERATION CONFERENCE: The Home Office has the speed of a tractor, not a racing car, when it comes to helping the Police Federation of England and Wales to reform itself, the General Secretary of the staff association has said.