Government Policy


Met to receive almost £30m from council tax hike to fund 500 PCSOs
(20/01/23) The Mayor of London is to increase the precept for an average Band D property by £38.55 a year, with £15 of this specifically earmarked for policing from April onwards.

Recruitment surge is 'obvious danger' to standards, says ex-commissioner
(19/12/22) 50,000 officers 'will be pushed back in' within five years.

Rapid debrief process giving Essex Police 'early, quick wins'
(16/12/22) Fourteen rapid debriefs for homicide and serious violence incidents have been undertaken since the pilot process got under way in March.

Provisional police funding settlement of 3.6 per cent announced
(14/12/22) Forces are to receive an additional £287m from central government in 2023-24 under the provisional settlement, while PCCs will be allowed to raise the council tax precept to £15.