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Here you can find over 100 posts tracking every major development in policing since 2011. You can trace the impact of staffing cuts, follow the debate about the role of modern policing and keep up with the latest in digitisation, use of drones & other innovations. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.

County Lines gangs starting to target primary schools

Children’s Society finds 14-17-year-olds most likely to be exploited by criminal gangs, but children of primary school age are increasingly being targeted.

9th July 2019

Community scrutiny of stop and search

Black people are 9 times more likely to be stopped and searched than whites. The Criminal Justice Alliance urges community scrutiny.

4th March 2019

Dire consequences of under-funding the police

Home Affairs Committee urges government to prioritise policing funding or risk consequences for public safety and criminal justice.

29th October 2018

Controversial Met police gang matrix is counter-productive

StopWatch report: constant searching of ‘gang nominals’ is an intrusive form of surveillance that directly impacts on the trust and confidence young people have toward the police.

21st September 2018

Policing in a digital world

Policing 4.0 – Deloitte report on how UK police forces are responding to the threats & opportunities of a digital world.

19th September 2018

Police Commissioners’ good practice on substance misuse

Revolving Doors Agency spotlights emerging good practice on substance misuse commissioned by Police and Crime Commissioners.

26th June 2018

Police diversion with young offenders works

Police-led diversion of low-risk youth who come into contact with the justice system is more effective in reducing future contact with the justice system compared to traditional processing.

5th June 2018