Our response to plans to create a National Police Service

This new national service will aim to bring together world-class talent and state of the art technology to fight national and international crime.

We have joined with Counter Terrorism Policing and the Metropolitan Police in issuing a joint statement in response to the government's announcement.

Joint statement from Counter Terrorism Policing, the Metropolitan Police and the National Police Chiefs Council

Our organisations operate in an environment where crime is becoming increasingly complex, digitally enabled and dangerous. Terrorism, hostile state activity and organised criminal networks are now more interconnected than ever, demanding a policing model that is agile, capable and resilient.

Modern crime requires a modern policing response. We support and have been calling for this ambitious step to bring together some of the most capable policing teams in the country into a single National Police Service.

This builds on the high international regard that already exists amongst partners for Counter Terrorism Policing, whose capabilities and professionalism are recognised globally.

This transformation, however, must be delivered with care. Its success depends on maintaining strong connections with local policing and the communities we serve.

Neighbourhood officers remain indispensable in disrupting organised crime and countering terrorism. Their relationships, insights and presence on the ground are foundational to public safety.

As we implement this reform programme, protecting those vital local links will be essential to ensuring the new National Police Service strengthens - not separates - the bond between policing and the public.