An anniversary is often a good time to reflect, but it feels even more appropriate as a new Government is gearing up and I look ahead to our first assessment of police progress in tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) later in Autumn.

Update includes tougher sanctions for officers who damage confidence in the police and new section on violence against women and girls.

The NPCC will oversee the review, led by Sir Stephen House

Chief Constable Steve Jupp has been appointed as the National Police Lead for Serious Organised Crime (SOC).

National Police Chiefs' Council Chair, Martin Hewitt, responds to the government's public sector pay announcement.

The Police Foundation have released a new report looking at what can be done to help “turn the tide” on online Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). The report also includes recommendations for law enforcement agencies. 

Chief Constables of all police forces in England and Wales have today (14th July) pledged their support for the Police Covenant which was recently enshrined in law as one of the new measures of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act.

On Thursday 30 June, winners of the National Op Talla Awards were commended for their outstanding contributions to the national pandemic response for policing, Operation Talla.

Police forces across the country will be highlighting and celebrating the successes of their Response Police Officers this coming week (Monday 13 June).

Police officers, staff and volunteers from forces across the country have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Assistant Chief Constable Timothy De Meyer, National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Disclosure, responds to the Information Commissioner's Office opinion report 

NPCC lead for Child Protection, Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley responds to the national review.