Witnesses and other vulnerable people whose lives could be at risk will receive enhanced UK-wide protection and support following the announcement of the first UK Protected Persons Service

A joint report by charities and academics found that people with mental health issues were more likely to be victims of crime

ACPO's national policing lead on drug-related crime, Chief Constable Andy Bliss, has stated the Association's position on the decriminalisation of drugs.

Police chiefs to highlight impact of excessive drinking

Around 40 searches have taken place as part of a national operation into high-value museum thefts. Hundreds of officers from 26 police forces and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) are involved in the operation and searches are ongoing at various locations

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners have announced that former military chief General Sir Nick Parker KCB, CBE is to lead independent review of ACPO

The Home Office statistics on the police use of Taser for the period 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2011 show there are now 14,700 Taser trained officers in England and Wales, equating to approximately 11 per cent of police officers

A report by drugs campaigning organisation Release suggests that there are disparities in the criminal justice system and decriminalisation of drug possession is an effective policy solution

The Justice Minister announced proposals for a range of new powers for magistrates, which includes oversight of how police use cautions

Beyond 2016 there are likely to be further significant funding cuts and therefore, very reluctantly, forces in the future will need to have this means of reducing expenditure at their disposal.

Cash forfeiture and criminal investigation powers in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) allow the police and other agencies to seize money or assets deemed to be gained through criminal activities