CIPFA

Alison Dewhirst of CIPFA examines why strong financial leadership is critical to policing success, arguing that effective governance, strategic oversight and sustainable funding models are essential as forces confront rising demand, constrained budgets and ongoing reform across the UK policing landscape over the coming years and beyond current operational pressures.

CIPFA’s Alison Dewhirst says police finance leaders must move from anticipating reform to actively shaping it, using strong governance, collaboration, prevention-focused investment and smarter planning to navigate major structural changes and deliver a more effective, financially sustainable policing system.