Future leaders need new skills and be less risk-averse

Headlines

Nottinghamshire chief constable set to lead West Midlands - The leading Chief on BAME issues is set to lead the country's second biggest force.

Retired NI officers launch judicial review against Police Ombudsman - Former NI officers are challenging the policing ombudsman over claims of sectarian bias during The Troubles.

Fed accuses forces of misleading officers on Time Off for Dependants - The Federation has said a number of forces are misleading officers and denying them their entitlements to Time Off for Dependants and Parental Bereavement Leave.

Police Scotland managed Cop26 response with £13m underspend - Papers have been presented to the Scottish Police Authority which showed that the cost of policing the event was £13m below the original budget.

Future leaders need new skills and be 'less risk-averse'

Chief constables will need a wider skillset to meet future challenges, senior leaders have warned.

Date - 26th February 2021
By - Chris Smith

14 Comments

'Safe appointees' leading forces they have spent years with will be ill-equipped to meet future policing needs, according to policing experts. Delegates who joined the online Police Foundation annual conference heard from senior policing...

Do you have an interesting news story? Contact the newsdesk on 0203 119 3303
or alternatively get in touch via the contact form.

Crime prevention: a new blueprint for success

Dealing with the causes of crime could end sticking plaster policing. The Police Foundation says a rethink is needed – but warns politicians only want quick fixes.

Leadership roles in focus for International Women's Day Budget brief: Precept rises to continue More headlines »

And also...

Nottinghamshire chief constable set to lead West Midlands

The leading Chief on BAME issues is set to lead the country's second biggest force.

Retired NI officers launch judicial review against Police Ombudsman Fed accuses forces of misleading officers on Time Off for Dependants Latest headlines »

Features

Interview: 'Better maternity support would attract more women to service'

New national maternity guidance has just been approved by the NPCC and is due to be rolled out to forces imminently. Ahead of its release, Police Oracle spoke with one of the driving forces behind the guidance, DS Keri Alldritt.

Investigators: playing the long game with skills and training BTP on County Lines: "We didn't think it is as prevalent as it clearly is" More features »