Personnel

OPINION: Jim Mallen, Chair of Bedfordshire Police Federation, sets out why police volunteers "will not provide better policing; this will provide cheaper policing".

ANALYSIS: Rose Dowling, founder of Leaders Unlocked, looks at the work of Youth Commissions across five police forces

OPINION: Dr Rick Muir, Director of the Police Foundation, considers whether the designation of police powers to civilians can help the police adapt to changing demand

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

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

IN THE NEWS: Michelle Newell reviews the week’s key policing news, both national and local - including stories from City of London, Derbyshire, Lancashire, the Met, Norfolk, North Wales, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands and Wiltshire.

OPINION: Policing commentator Jacqui Hames argues that policing should learn from the armed forces in their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support provision