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

IN THE NEWS: Michelle Newell reviews the week’s key policing news, both national and local - including stories from Avon & Somerset, Dyfed-Powys and Merseyside.

ANALYSIS: Andy Champness, Chair of the Association of Policing and Crime Chief Execs (APACE), examines his "day job" as Chief Executive of West Mercia OPCC

ANALYSIS: Dr Timothy Brain considers the ramifications of the Avon & Somerset Chief Constable's misconduct case

NEWS: Tim Young of Frontline Consulting summarises PCPs' recent 4th Annual Conference

ANALYSIS: GMP ACC Ian Wiggett, the national lead for systems thinking, examines what is meant by 'demand management' in policing

NEWS BRIEF: The Government Digital Service presents work on "Government as a Platform" taking a cross-government view of criminal justice - including detailed mapping.

OPINION: Surrey Deputy PCC Jeff Harris on the merit of police officers apologising when a mistake has been made

OPINION: Northamptonshire PCC Adam Simmonds sets out his views

OPINION: Serving police inspector "Nathan Constable" provides his view on recent stop-and-search developments

OPINION: Dyfed-Powys PCC Christopher Salmon argues for a change in mindset in dealing with police reform

IN THE NEWS: Michelle Newell reviews the week’s key policing news, both national and local - including stories from Northamptonshire, Dorset and West Midlands.

OPINION: PSAEW Vice President, Ch Supt Gavin Thomas, reflects on recent media criticism of policing "trying something new, thinking differently, or challenging the norm"

OPINION: Former Special Constable and police staff member Christine Townsend looks at the role of Specials in a time of police reform

ANALYSIS: GRTPA: one year old and seeking further support from police officers, staff and forces across the country

ANALYSIS: Kent PCC Ann Barnes describes the impact of Operation Stack on Kent residents and Police - and identifies a glimmer of hope from between the clouds

ANALYSIS: South Wales PCC Alun Michael reflects on a multi-agency campaign in Cardiff and Swansea to combat a culture of heavy drinking associated with sport

IN THE NEWS: Michelle Newell reviews the week’s key policing news, both national and local - including stories from Kent, West Midlands, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Avon & Somerset, Greater Manchester - and Magaluf.

ANALYSIS: Joyce Plotnikoff (pictured with Richard Woolfson) examines benefits to policing of the use of registered intermediaries in court

NEWS: Policing Insight launches a new policing "Media Monitor" to help you track the policing developments that really matter

OPINION: Kent PCC Ann Barnes responds to the Taxpayers' Alliance report on OPCC spending

OPINION: Dyfed-Powys PCC Christopher Salmon responds to the Taxpayers' Alliance report on OPCC spending

NEWSLINK: The Taxpayers' Alliance report suggests "potential PCC savings could put 1200 bobbies on the beat".

OPINION: Surrey Deputy PCC Jeff Harris responds to the Taxpayers' Alliance report on OPCC spending