England and Wales have fewer police officers than any major European nation England and Wales have fewer police officers per head of population than any comparable European nation, new research shows.

100-strong ‘skilled’ team joins ‘unprecedented’ investigation into Post Office Horizon scandal A 100-strong team of “skilled” police officers and staff from across the UK will be supporting the ...

Review examines human rights of children and young people during police contact The Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB) has published a new review examining the rights of children and young people ...

4.75 per cent pay rise confirmed for police officers Police officers will receive a 4.75 per cent pay rise from September 1, as the Government commits to providing policing the support it needs to ...

Impact of tech on VAWG Last month, techUK hosted a series of ‘Impact Days’ examining the development of digital solutions to tackle the ‘epidemic’ of violence and sexual crimes faced by women.

In defence of the degree Many of the arguments that criticise the introduction of the PEQF training programmes are based on a misunderstanding of what such courses entail and detract from the real ...

Federation ‘extremely concerned’ at decision to release BWV footage from misconduct hearing Dorset Police Federation says it was “inexplicable” that a “carefully selected” video clip, which formed ...

GMP chief constable knighted in King’s Birthday Honours Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Chief Constable Stephen Watson QPM has received a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Virtual innovation Police Professional is proud to announce the latest winner of its Innovation in Policing Award – Dr Martin Wright, who is a Visiting Fellow at Canterbury Christ Church University ...

Sixteen per cent of breath tests were positive or refused, down slightly from 17 per cent in the year ending December 2022, according to latest Home Office figures. As in previous years, more breath ...

NPCC chair sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for technology-led transformation of policing Police will take a quantum leap forward with artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, drones and facial ...

Operation Soteria creating a victim-centred culture, but system-wide change needed to ensure its success Operation Soteria is creating a victim-centred and suspect-focused police approach to rape and ...