Weekly Media Monitor summary
IN THE NEWS: Our Weekly Review, drawing on our popular Media Monitor database, picks up the key news stories and reports of the week, and explains why they matter to you.
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Cops training cops: Valuing the Tutor Constable
OPINION: Police officers who tutor other police officers don't always receive much formal recognition. Serving officer 'West Coast Response' lays out what could be done to recognise and reward the commitment of officers who dedicate their time and effort to coaching and training new cops.
Why it’s so hard to prosecute cases of coercive or controlling behaviour
ANALYSIS: A new offence of “controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship" has been used just 62 times in six months. Charlotte Bishop of Exeter University explains how the way evidence and testimony is used in court makes it very hard to prove a relationship is coercive.
The ongoing revolution in policing technology
OPINION: The Isle of Man has become the thirteenth police force to sign up for Northgate Public Services’ CONNECT policing platform, which represents around a third all forces in England and Wales, and the fourth to sign up for it as a stand-alone platform rather than jointly with other forces. Ian Blackhurst of Northgate Public Services hails the ongoing shift in policing to digital platforms.
Brexit: Implications for Policing and Security
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New Report: Published today, the new thematic report from CoPaCC collates views and analysis on the implications of Brexit for policing and security. Contributors including Sir Hugh Orde, PCC Martyn Underhill and PSAEW President Gavin Thomas highlight the key areas of concern.
Police ‘Sex Pests’? No, they are predators and offenders
OPINION: A number of stories have emerged in the press over recent weeks referring to police officers accused of sexual misconduct as 'sex pests'. Martin Holleran, former serving officer and now Senior Lecturer in Policing Studies at York SJ, takes issue with this terminology, and calls for a cultural transformation of the police service.
Sharing Operational Research successes across the criminal justice sector
OPINION: The Operational Research Society is dedicated to applying advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions. Sue Merchant and Ian Seath, committee members of the OR Society’s Criminal Justice special interest group, describe some recent operational research projects in policing and criminal justice.
Opening the door? Restorative justice and organised crime offenders
ANALYSIS: A collaborative project between Durham Constabulary and the University of Sheffield has undertaken an exploratory study of extending the use of restorative justice practices in new and innovative ways. The project represented the first pilot of the N8PRP’s Staff Exchange scheme. Xavier L'Hoiry of the University of Sheffield and Nikki D'Souza of Durham Constabulary outline their early findings.
The ‘new orthodoxy’: Do multi-agency case management forums actually work?
ANALYSIS: Between 2011 and 2015 the Police Foundation undertook research in two English towns, Luton and Slough. In their third paper dealing with partnership working, published earlier this month, they suggest that, though multi-agency case management can achieve strong local support, it doesn't always achieve its aims. Russell Webster examines the Police Foundation's research and its implications.
Fit to tackle the challenges of the future: Developing and equipping the police workforce
OPINION: What will the police forces of the future look like, and how will we get there? Sussex Chief Constable Giles York, NPCC lead for Workforce, makes the case for change in the recruitment and development of police officers, in order to build a workforce more reflective of the skills and competencies needed for the modern police service.
Specialist capabilities: It’s time for a sharing economy in policing
OPINION: British policing is structured around the local, but criminals aren’t constrained by lines on maps, so the police can’t afford to be either. Sara Thornton, Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, outlines her vision of future for specialised services, as the NPCC publishes its recommendations to Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners.
So you want to get promoted? A @wecops Twitter debate
OPINION: Is promotion through the ranks perceived as a game? In August, @wecops ran a Twitter debate hosted by Inspector Gareth Stubbs (@DedicatedPeeler) on 'The Police Promotion System'. Neil James of @bselectedpolice summarises the debate and discusses some of the key issues raised.
Live Blog at the fifth annual Police and Crime Panel conference
NEWS: Taking place in Birmingham on Thursday, 20th October 2016, this is the fifth national Police and Crime Panel conference, organised by Frontline Consulting and sponsored by Grant Thornton. Bernard Rix, CoPaCC's Chief Executive, provides a LiveBlog
Facilitating the freedom to celebrate: Radicalisation and policing Pride
OPINION: Increasing threats to LGBT events and venues has led to the cancellation and lockdown of such celebrations worldwide. Jo Arundale, chair of the Devon and Cornwall police LGBT network, reflects on this newly dangerous facet of radicalisation and explores some of the options for countering the threat.
With the introduction of Body Worn Cameras, it’s time to look again at forces’ complaints handling
OPINION: Bernard Rix, CoPaCC's Chief Executive, reflects on the Body Worn Video seminar at the University of Cambridge's "Festival of Ideas", and asks how many forces are ready to make changes to their complaints handling processes.
Protecting every vulnerable person from harm: A ‘one public service’ approach
OPINION: ‘Vulnerable’ is one of the most frequently used words in policing today. Ch Supt Paul Griffiths, Vice President of the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales, considers policing's approach to vulnerable individuals.
Joining up the local, national and beyond: The @wecops debate on the NCA
OPINION: Part of the role of @wecops since its inception has been to provide a way for front line officers to have an open debate about key issues - and for that to be picked up by senior leadership. Last week's debate on the National Crime Agency (NCA) offered exactly that opportunity. Emma Williams of Canterbury Christ Church University summarises the debate, hosted by Director General of the NCA Lynne Owens.
Delivering locally and influencing nationally: How PCCs are shaping the criminal justice system
OPINION: Is the criminal justice system stuck in the 19th century? Sussex PCC Katy Bourne looks at how PCCs have made their presence felt since taking over from Police Authorities in November 2012, and explains how she is using her power and influence to give victims and witnesses access to swifter justice.