New government, same funding pressures Back in March 2024, Leapwise warned about Austerity 2.0. (1) We set out how tight public finances would mean stagnant budgets for many Whitehall departments, even as service demands continue to increase. For policing, there...
Examining Officer and Staff Requirement: Insights from the Police Service of Northern Ireland Introduction The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) (1) plays a critical role in tackling crime, ensuring public safety, and supporting peace, security and community...
Six Ways to Be a Great Police and Crime Commissioner Last week’s election saw the arrival of 37 new Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales. How can they make a difference? An important, misunderstood role The role of the Police and Crime...
Reshaping the police workforce – 7 Workforce Challenges Policing has recently faced significant change when it comes to their workforce – officer numbers are up as a result of Uplift, and enabling functions are having to adjust the way they work to support this...