The Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced £1 million in government support for the development of a new memorial to honour the United Kingdom’s Police service, to be built at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The announcement was made at a reception held on behalf of the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust at Number 11 Downing Street, attended by business leaders, Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners.

Younger drivers remain proportionately more likely than their over-25 counterparts to fail a breath-test for driving under the influence, the UK’s national lead for roads policing has said.

In light of the attacks in Paris last week, we have been reviewing, alongside our partners, our overall security posture.  National Policing Lead for Counter-terrorism, Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley provides a update

Police will do all they can to assist colleagues in France following the tragic events in Paris yesterday, but there is no change to the threat level in the UK

ACPO and the Police Federation are asking all police forces to hold ceremonies to show their respect for the victims of yesterday’s Paris terrorist attack, including those police officers who died. Ceremonies will take place at 10.30 am GMT, 24 hours after the attacks happened

Police officers and staff throughout the UK and abroad have been awarded various accolades in the Queen's New Year's Honours list.

The Home Office have today announced a public consultation on bail time limits, recommending that it should be capped at 28 days

Following the Government review into mental health laws in England and Wales, Chief Constable Simon Cole says that today's proposals will help ensure that vulnerable people receive the right care, but other issues still need to be addressed

The Government have today announced a cash reduction of 5.1 per cent in police funding for 2015/16 compared with 2014/15

The National Policing Lead for Dangerous Dogs, Deputy Chief Constable Gareth Pritchard, has been presented with the ‘Collaboration of the Year Award’ by charity Guide Dogs.

On the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities chief officers have reiterated their commitment to a police service for everyone.

CC Thornton is looking forward to leading the new body and doing all that she can to protect the public