More visibility of children’s homes and a ‘connected chronology’ around the child needed to improve safeguarding

Greater visibility of unregistered children’s homes and more training for police partner agencies on sharing intelligence would help to improve safeguarding for vulnerable youngsters…

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New guide supports ethical, professional and values-based policing across Australia and New Zealand

A new guide on ethical and professional conduct of police has been published by the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA), to provide practical guidance to support police employees…

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‘AI is about making better investigative decisions – and in child exploitation cases, that can save lives’

Ahead of this month’s SAS seminar on how AI and technology are improving investigations, prioritisation and response, Policing Insight spoke to Kevin Harrington, Senior Policy Advisor for Law…

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Inspectorate calls for ‘complete overhaul’ of firearms licensing system that is ‘not fit for purpose’

Inconsistencies around the “not fit for purpose” current firearms licensing system in England and Wales are putting public safety at risk, warns a recent report from HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary...

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Call for independent study into domestic and gender-based violence involving An Garda Síochána members

A report from the Irish Parliament’s Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is calling for an independent, state-wide study to quantify the prevalence and nature of domestic and gender...

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The Pacific’s cocaine highway: Will Australia’s $600m deal really help?

With Australian and New Zealand cocaine use among the highest per capita anywhere, drug gangs are increasingly using the Pacific Islands as a halfway point for transnational smuggling…

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Virtual reality won’t break the police wall of silence, but it could help us see it

Following on from a recent Policing Insight article highlighting the potential of virtual reality (VR) immersive training in breaking down the ‘wall of silence’ around misconduct within policing…

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A 10% increase in police funding could generate £13 billion for businesses, say researchers

A recent report into the economic value of policing to businesses in England and Wales suggests that every £1 invested in policing generates around £10.70 in economic value for businesses, with a 10%

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Beyond the frontline: Why enabling services must be at the heart of police reform

Policing is often understood by what the public sees of officers in frontline action, but enabling services – the ‘back office’ functions ranging from fleet and uniform to technology and HR – play a…

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The road to ruin: Tackling youth engagement in organised crime

With recent events in the UK and Ireland adding to concerns across Europe about the involvement of children and young people in organised crime, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth explores a new…

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Cristina Schimbov: ‘In human trafficking, the real challenge begins after identification’

Ahead of this month’s Behavioural Analysis Conference in Poland, Cristina Schimbov, a conference presenter and formerly Lieutenant Colonel in the Police of the Republic of Moldova…

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Call for wide-scale government review of public safety at major events after inspection of police’s role in SAGs

A report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services is calling for a wide-scale government review of public safety at major events as the inspection of policing’s role…

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HMCIC says reform is ‘a once-in-a-generation opportunity’ despite ‘divided’ views on force mergers

HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Michelle Skeer believes the Government’s police reform proposals for England and Wales offer “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” for a system under strain…

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Speaking softly and carrying the stick: Reconciling competing demands in modern policing

While police recruitment has changed significantly in recent years, Researcher and Lecturer Jay Karecha and Lecturer Dr Sean Bell, both of Liverpool John Moores University’s Liverpool Centre for…

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The quiet diplomacy of international police co-operation

As the world marks the International Day of Police Co-operation on 7 September, Lieutenant Sultan Mohammad Al Dahbashi of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior’s International Affairs Bureau…

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Together yet apart: Casting light on the role, voice and value of police staff

Police staff make up more than a third of the police workforce in England and Wales, but research by Liverpool John Moores University Senior Lecturer Dr Naomi Davis-Crane, and Carolann Wheatcroft…

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Clearer role definition and better comms and data will benefit ‘overwhelmed’ Tasmania Police officers, says ANZPAA

An independent review of the role of police in Tasmania, carried out by the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency, highlights the need to define clearer roles for policing and better working…

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How AI-powered policing is endangering the public’s trust in police

With policing in America, Canada and the UK among the many countries already looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for a range of uses, University of Manitoba Assistant Professor Tandeep Sidhu...

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Report warns police face ‘unsustainable’ role in tackling lengthy and extreme climate-related disasters

A new study warns that the role of the police in tackling severe and protracted extreme weather events is expanding, with other agencies becoming increasingly reliant on police-led co-ordination of…

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Chasing ghosts: How cartels are reshaping the narcotics trade

Drug cartel distribution systems across Europe and America are transforming into ‘ghost networks’ or ‘micro-cells’ that operate as small, semi-autonomous entities, insulating those higher up the chain...

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Imagination: The hi-jacking of American Airlines

As we approach the 25th anniversary of Al-Qaeda’s hijacked planes attack on the United States, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at some of the findings from 9/11 Commission Report…

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International conflicts, economic uncertainty and new technology are shaping the EU threat landscape

The latest European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) highlights the growing impact of international conflicts, economic uncertainty, migration and the use of technology on…

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If foundation colleges work for defence, why not policing?

With the number of young people not in education, employment, or training in the UK reaching worrying levels, and the armed forces considering expanding foundation college opportunities…

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Simplified bail sheets will reduce missed court dates and cut wasted hours for officers

New simplified bail forms using less complicated language are being trialled in two police forces in England and Wales after successful similar initiatives in New York and New Zealand saw reductions…

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Nobody went to get him

Simon Levy – a registered sex offender under active investigation for murder – was on bail and failed to attend three Crown Court hearings, yet no warrant was requested, and within a fortnight of the…

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Cdr Nashwa Fathimath: ‘I might not have all the answers – but I have a few more having done the ELP’

Nashwa Fathimath, South Central Regional Commander of the Maldives Police Service, is the country’s highest ranking female officer, and was recently one of a number of international officers to…

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How is Nigeria’s anti-fraud unit doing? Case study asks detectives how they manage with few funds

Fraud has long been recognised as a major challenge in Nigeria, and the launch almost 20 years ago of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Anti-Fraud Unit was one of a range of approaches…

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Dr Keith Silika: ‘When crime scenes involve different cultures, keep an open mind, use your nose and your intuition’

Speaking ahead of September’s Behavioural Analysis Conference in Poland, Dr Keith Silika, a forensic psychologist and Lecturer in Policing at Salford University, explained to Policing Insight’s Sarah…

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Online child safety: The tipping point for big tech

As Meta faces growing legal penalties in the United States for failing to protect children’s safety online, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at preliminary findings from the European…

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Rehearsing the hardest conversations: What the blue code tells us about communication training

Every police service trains its officers to resolve confrontation without force. Almost none can train them often enough. The College of Policing is explicit that communication tactics only work once…

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