Specials numbers targets easier to say than achieve

Headlines

Sussex promotes Deputy Chief Constable to new Chief - Sussex has promoted its Deputy Chief Constable to lead the force. Jo Shiner is the preferred candidate to take over from Giles York as Chief Constable.

Misconduct allegations against former ACC dropped - Allegations of misconduct against former Assistant Chief Constable, Steven Heywood, which began with an Independent Police Conduct Investigation (IOPC) in October 2017, were thrown out on the second day of the hearing.

Suspended Cleveland ACC cleared by National Crime Agency - Cleveland's Assistant Chief Constable has been cleared to return to duty after an investigation by the National Crime Agency into unfounded allegations.

Police chiefs speak about implication of death of George Floyd - Avon and Somerset Police's Chief Constable, Andy Marsh, has said he feels "ashamed" to share the same occupation as the Minneapolis officer who killed George Floyd.

Specials numbers targets 'easier to say than achieve'

As we approach election time - and expected new pledges - Ian Weinfass highlights that many PCCs fell short of their overall numbers.

Northamptonshire Police celebrated reaching 500 specials recently, and aim to reach 900 by May

Date - 13th January 2016
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

10 Comments

Targets don't help cut crime, they hinder the fight against crime. Those are the words of the Home Secretary Theresa May, whose key reforms have included the creation of police and crime commissioners. At least eight PCCs - whose terms end in...

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

Number of special constables falling towards all-time low

Decline in number of volunteer warranted officers has been increasing in last two years.

Met sets target for special strength – and it is 7,000 less than the last one Force begins attempt to double number of specials More headlines »

And also...

Sussex promotes Deputy Chief Constable to new Chief

Sussex has promoted its Deputy Chief Constable to lead the force. Jo Shiner is the preferred candidate to take over from Giles York as Chief Constable.

Misconduct allegations against former ACC dropped Suspended Cleveland ACC cleared by National Crime Agency Latest headlines »

Features

Designing out county lines

Home Office funding has given a dozen forces the resources to target County Lines activity in the last 12 months but the telecoms modus operandi of the network controllers has once again provided the key to achieving success.

The Brief: notable decisions Part III Superintendents back Police Covenant to mark centenary More features »