New and more robust vetting standards have been introduced for potential and serving police officers and staff. This ensures that only those who are suitable can join, and remain, in policing. The ...

An initiative to educate, raise awareness and promote safer sleep practices. The Safer Sleep initiative is part of Merseyside Police’s ‘Prevention’ programme. ‘Prevention’ is a whole-force approach, ...

Introduction of an off-road bike team to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) including damage to sports grounds, parks and farmland.

Using strategic meetings and working groups to address issues of assaults and hate towards police officers and staff.

Working with partner agencies to provide court experience days for local secondary schools to educate students about knife crime and the criminal justice system.

Assessing and providing an action plan to the child centred policing team for each child stopped and searched in Cumbria.

Using an intelligence tool and bike security marking to maximise crime prevention opportunities.

A twice-yearly live Q&A event hosted on Surrey Police’s Facebook group to encourage the public to learn about stop and search and the use of force.

A Thames Valley Police (TVP) operation that aims to identify, protect and safeguard sex workers who may be at risk of human trafficking and/or sexual exploitation.

A computer-based road safety demonstration to raises awareness about the importance of paying attention on the road.

Providing information and resources in a safe environment to help and support victims of domestic abuse.

Following a stop and search encounter, police officers give a card that contains a QR code which links to an explanation of stop and search powers, a person’s entitlements, and an invitation to join ...