The National Police Chiefs’ Council are asking employers to consider providing paid leave to Special Constables so they can support the police service in managing the impact of the Coronavirus.

​Recruiting new officers remains a priority for policing, and it has been agreed nationally that the continuation of assessment centres is essential activity.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its report on the Internet and Child Sexual Abuse. It found a large increase in the scale of child sexual abuse facilitated by the internet.

A new report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has praised the work of police in protecting vulnerable people against radicalisation.

Counter Terrorism Policing has warned the public against complacency after the number of people arrested for terrorism offences in the last quarter of 2019 hit a two-year high.

Police have tried and tested plans to support the UK’s response to the Coronavirus. 

The policing inspectorate, HMICFRS, has published a report into child protection.

"Every police chief is determined to reduce crime. Our crime fighting efforts must be matched by action that will help us to deliver for the public."  NPCC Chair Martin Hewitt's keynote speech at this year's APCC and NPCC Joint Summit. 

Police are announcing a new partnership with the online marketplace Wish that will tackle the sale of illegal knives in the UK.

HMICFRS, in their most recent PEEL Spotlight report, conclude that whilst most forces are deemed either good or outstanding, there is more work to do in offering a consistent service to victims and improving investigations. 

The national policing lead for child protection has backed a letter from worldwide experts and charities to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, warning that the company’s plan for end-to-end encryption would put child safety at risk.

The new consultation announced today by the Home Office aims to put the needs of victims first and ensure police are supported to investigate crimes.