Police recorded data for the 12 months to December 2011 shows overall crime is down three per cent when compared with the previous 12 months. The newly named independent Crime Survey for England and Wales remains steady and broadly in line with police recorded crime

Today, April 18, marks National Stalking Awareness Day and forces across the country are taking part in a number of activities in support

Accepting that individuals in the heat of complex incidents can make mistakes is most likely to encourage greater openness from officers

Our experience in policing shows that football matches tend to lead to an increase in crime and disorder in the areas surrounding football grounds

Eight forces have completed an anti-social behaviour pilot to improve case management and call handling responses

One of the strengths of the child sex offender disclosure scheme is that it allows any individual with a concern for the welfare of any child to make an application to their local police force

The changing landscape of 'legal highs’ presents a particular challenge to all those involved in tackling the harms caused by such substances

West Yorkshire Police Authority today gave initial approval for West Yorkshire Police to host the National Police Air Service (NPAS) under a lead force arrangement

ACPO responds to the Home Secretary's announcement on alcohol

Police forces across the country worked together in a period of action to tackle metal theft. There were 58 people arrested for offences including conspiracy to steal, theft, burglary, assault and dangerous driving.

ACPO comment on Tom Winsor's review of police officer and staff pay and conditions

The key for deployment of any tactic is that it must always be justified and proportionate to the situation. Large scale protests constantly challenge and test the police service