More than 500 frontline police officers and staff across the UK are taking part in a week of activity to build local support in preventing extremism, as a new survey shows high levels of confidence among young people to tell police their concerns about people being radicalised.

The NPCC has explained its position on the policing of children and young people, emphasising the importance of a proportionate and consistent response.

In this blog entry, NPCC Lead for Local Policing and Partnerships, Chief Constable Simon Cole, examines the future of traditional neighbourhood policing in an era where more and more crime is committed online rather than on the streets.