The CPS and police have published the first ever joint honour-based violence/abuse and forced marriage protocol today [14 December 2016], outlining their commitment to the successful investigation and prosecution of these crimes. The protocol recognises the importance of strong partnership working between these two agencies.

The chief officer lead on domestic abuse has shared her thoughts on a new bulletin released today by the Office for National Statistics.

While the recent HMIC report acknowledges progress on police legitimacy in most areas, there is more work to be done to root out corrupt officers who are abusing their positions.

Following ongoing and widespread publicity surrounding allegations of child sexual abuse within football, many police forces across the country have received a significant number of calls, both reporting further allegations and offering information.

The NPCC annual month-long operation against driving under the influence launches today and police forces across the country will be using intelligence-led tactics and local knowledge of hotspots to detect people who are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the festive period.

Police receive over £26 million over the next three years for projects designed to help transform the police service for the benefit of the public.  

Thousands of people in the UK are likely to be falling victim to sextortion every year, according to the National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs Council.

The Investigatory Powers Act received royal assent today.  Police chiefs say they are preparing for implementation of the Act.

An innovative police scheme that deploys teams of officers to disrupt criminals and terrorists in crowded places is calling on the public to play their part in making it a success. The move comes at the start of National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week (Monday Nov 28 to Sunday Dec 4, #CTAW2016).

Police forces are also urging people who may have information about non recent sexual abuse suffered within football clubs to come forward.

As reports of sexting between young people continue to rise, police forces are given advice on how to respond in a measured and proportionate way.

Welcome to our second joint conference.  Last year we welcomed you to the gothic splendour of Manchester Town Hall, this year the 1980’s splendour of the QE2