Police

West Midlands Police has appointed Jen Mattinson as its substantive Deputy Chief Constable, following a competitive selection process.

Victims of domestic abuse are increasingly using video calls to report incidents to police, with one force recording 92% satisfaction among users of its remote video response (RVR) service.

Commander Helen Flanagan grew up watching two generations of women navigate policing in very different eras. Nearly 30 years into her own career, she reflects on choosing the profession she almost didn’t join, balancing motherhood with operational policing and why visibility matters for the next generation of women in the service.

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams has confirmed the appointment of David Gardner as the new Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police after the decision was ratified at a special meeting of the Police, Fire and Crime Panel.

More than three-quarters of police officers experienced stress, low mood or anxiety in the past year, with new survey findings…

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has urged police forces to review their AI policies, warning that unclear guidance could leave officers and staff facing misconduct investigations without realising they have done anything wrong.

West Mercia Police has welcomed a new Assistant Chief Constable to its leadership team. Emma Maxwell joins West Mercia Police following 26 years with Leicestershire Police and will be the force lead for Local Policing and Operations.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland has launched a strategic review into how violence is policed across Scotland.

Scott Green has been appointed Chief Constable of West Midlands Police after his appointment was confirmed by the region’s Police and Crime Panel.

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has renewed calls for legislation to govern the use of live facial recognition technology in Scotland, warning that existing arrangements leave a gap in independent oversight.