Press releases

Police forces across England and Wales can now seek the backing of the College of Policing to test innovative ideas in tackling crime under a new scheme.

David Tucker, College of Policing lead for Crime and Criminal Justice, said:

Just over 100 police officers, special constables and staff had to be placed on the new Police Barred List in the first months following its introduction, figures from the College of Policing show.

David Tucker, College of Policing lead for crime and criminal justice, said:

Richard Bennett, College of Policing lead for Uniformed Policing, said:

Officers and staff are being called on to share their expertise in tackling vulnerability and violent crime which could be shared nationally.

Chief Constable Gareth Morgan, the national policing lead for media relations, said:

A public consultation on evidence-based guidelines for chief officers on how they should deliver, support and develop neighbourhood policing has opened.

• Press release issued on behalf of the British Police Symphony Orchestra.

Richard Bennett, College of Policing lead for Uniformed Policing, said:

The College of Policing is continuing to gather views from a number of organisations to ensure there is a clear agreed position on belief across policing before a final decision on the review's recommendations is taken.

Police have been awarded £3m to identify what works to reduce serious violence including knife and gang crime.