Police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will soon be spending less time sifting through policy documents and more time on the beat thanks to a new bureaucracy-fighting online package.

Crime recorded by police in England and Wales fell by six per cent for the 12 months to June, while the independent Crime Survey for England and Wales also showed a six per cent decrease in overall crime

The police service will co-operate fully with the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Independent Police Complaints Commission in relation to Hillsborough investigations

On National Day of Action on Metal Theft, on 11 October, will see police and partners across the UK taking positive action against thieves

With seniority comes greater expectation and accountability, and those who lead must do so by example

Sir Hugh Orde, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers said: “Sir Norman Bettison has served the public as a police officer with distinction for nearly 40 years, and at the rank of chief constable since 1998.

An ACPO spokeswoman said: “Following an initial assessment of a number of allegations made against the late Sir Jimmy Savile, a decision has been made to appoint a lead force to manage the police and child protection response.

An ACPO spokesman said: "On behalf of the police service ACPO has been working with Defra to anticipate issues likely to arise around the planned badger cull.

The new National Police Air Service (NPAS) will be launched today (Monday October 1, 2012).

The new service will provide more efficient and accessible air support to the police service throughout England and Wales that offers better value for money.

The National Police Memorial Day takes place annually and recognises the courage and dedication of police officers

People with an historic conviction, caution, warning or reprimand for consensual gay sex can apply to have these records deleted or disregarded under provisions laid down in the new Protection of Freedoms Act which come into force on 1 October.

HMIC study examines how frontline officers carried out their policing role in the field and identifies further crime prevention opportunities