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Policing Insight is the leading platform to keep up with the latest in progressive policing. It is where the global police and criminal justice community both consume and share knowledge, opinion and analysis.
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Policing the police: How my four P’s can turn a licence to practise into a licence to trust
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Policing the police: How my four P’s can turn a licence to practise into a licence to trust
One high-profile element of the UK Government’s proposals on police reform is the introduction of a ‘licence to practise’ for officers; police ethics advisor Montell Neufville argues that…
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February 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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The long journey to UK police reform
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The long journey to UK police reform
In their analysis of some of the key measures in the recent UK Government policing reform paper, Leeds Trinity University Associate Professor Jonathan Jackson and Policing Lecturer Adam Stokes argue…
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February 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Over 400,000 teenage children approached to sell or transport drugs, or store drugs, weapons or cash
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Over 400,000 teenage children approached to sell or transport drugs, or store drugs, weapons or cash
Research by the Youth Endowment Fund among 13-17-year-olds in England and Wales indicates that 240,000 youngsters had been or in a gang, while 440,000 criminally exploited teenagers had been…
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February 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Is Australia’s terrorism definition still fit for purpose?
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Is Australia’s terrorism definition still fit for purpose?
In the wake of the recent attempted bombing in Perth being declared a terrorist act, and growing concerns around hate crime and extremism, Australia’s Independent National Security Legislation Monitor...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Protecting children from AI-based sexual exploitation
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Protecting children from AI-based sexual exploitation
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says GenAI-related child exploitation increased 6,345% in the US from 2024 to 2025. One alarming trend is the use of GenAI to general deepfake…
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February 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Antisemitism online: The persistence of hate crime Holocaust denial
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Antisemitism online: The persistence of hate crime Holocaust denial
The increase in online Holocaust denial and disinformation, alongside the social media surge in both antisemitic and anti-Islamic language, have prompted concerns that such digital hate speech can…
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February 11, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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What will reform mean for the UK approach to public order policing?
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What will reform mean for the UK approach to public order policing?
The UK Government’s recently published white paper on police reform included proposals for a Senior National Co-ordinator for public order policing, to be based in the new National Police Service…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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What works, but goes unsaid: Unlocking success in UK policing
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What works, but goes unsaid: Unlocking success in UK policing
With UK police reform now firmly on the agenda, ethics specialist Dr Richard Cockbain sets out why policing needs to shift its focus from the risk-averse approach of minimising failure at all costs to...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Paula Gomila Marqués: ‘Future challenges will be defined by the speed, scale and opacity of the online ecosystem’
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Paula Gomila Marqués: ‘Future challenges will be defined by the speed, scale and opacity of the online ecosystem’
With the growth of online hate speech and disinformation, and its role in fuelling real-world criminal activity, tackling the damaging digital narratives has become a priority for many organisations…
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February 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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It’s time for a national standard on police vetting
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It’s time for a national standard on police vetting
Failures around police vetting in the UK have recently been under the spotlight, particularly in relation to the relaxation of measures in order to hit recruitment targets; Avesta Afshari-Mehr…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Successes for PSNI’s ‘proactive’ wellbeing approach as forces encouraged to source external funding for initiatives
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Successes for PSNI’s ‘proactive’ wellbeing approach as forces encouraged to source external funding for initiatives
A new Wellbeing and Trauma Resilience Programme launched by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) – with funding secured from external sources – is focusing on stepping into the “proactive…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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CIBIN matters: A cornerstone of modern firearms investigations in Canada
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CIBIN matters: A cornerstone of modern firearms investigations in Canada
The Canadian Integrated Ballistics Identification Network (CIBIN) has become a valuable tool in firearms investigation, turning ballistic evidence into actionable intelligence capable of linking cases...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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‘Worrying minority’ of children experience violence, and over 80% see online chats about hurting specific groups
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‘Worrying minority’ of children experience violence, and over 80% see online chats about hurting specific groups
A report on the scale of violence experienced by young people aged 13-17 in England and Wales – one of four reports drawn from a survey undertaken by the Youth Endowment Fund – found that half of them...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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How AI destroys policing institutions
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How AI destroys policing institutions
The role played by artificial intelligence (AI) in the decision by West Midlands Police to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans – a move which led to the retirement of Chief Constable Craig Guildford…
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February 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?
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Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?
In response to an apparent surge in youth gang crime, Victoria Police in Australia have reportedly begun issuing ‘anti-association orders’ to prevent youngsters being drawn into gangs…
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February 5, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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Martyn’s Law in action: New protective security assets for businesses and organisations
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Martyn’s Law in action: New protective security assets for businesses and organisations
This year will see the launch of two new counter-terrorism initiatives in the UK – a register of specialists who can provide protective security and preparedness advice for businesses and…
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February 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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PNLD are supporting innovation in policing through responsible data use
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PNLD are supporting innovation in policing through responsible data use
Are you pioneering the next wave of AI, automation, or robotics in policing or the wider criminal justice system? At PNLD, we believe that the future of law enforcement lies in the smart, ethical…
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February 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Community and neighbourhood policing: Being seen to be there – visibility, foot patrol, and reassurance
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Community and neighbourhood policing: Being seen to be there – visibility, foot patrol, and reassurance
In the latest in The Police Student series focusing on Community and Neighbourhood Policing, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly explores the issues of police visibility and public…
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February 4, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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It’s time for policing to modernise – but it must remain accountable
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It’s time for policing to modernise – but it must remain accountable
In the wake of last week’s UK Government white paper on police reform, Emily Spurrell, Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), explains that while PCCs welcome modernisation...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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New UK measures launched to tackle ‘increasingly complex’ financial crime, fraud and cyber-crime
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New UK measures launched to tackle ‘increasingly complex’ financial crime, fraud and cyber-crime
As the scale and complexity of financial crime, fraud and cyber-crime continue to grow in the UK and globally, Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons explores two new measures to tackle the challenges – the...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Intelligence must become the ‘strategic engine’ in tackling SOC, as report notes gaps in collection, sharing and skillsets
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Intelligence must become the ‘strategic engine’ in tackling SOC, as report notes gaps in collection, sharing and skillsets
A report capturing key insights, challenges, and priorities identified during a roundtable on intelligence and serious and organised crime (SOC) – featuring officers and intelligence leads from more…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Lessons learned: Four key challenges and opportunities for police reform in England and Wales
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Lessons learned: Four key challenges and opportunities for police reform in England and Wales
In the wake of the publication of the UK Government’s white paper on police reform for England and Wales, former chief officer Will Kerr highlighted four key challenges, drawing on lessons learned…
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February 2, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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New rural and wildlife crime policing strategy focuses on tackling organised criminality using the 4Ps approach
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New rural and wildlife crime policing strategy focuses on tackling organised criminality using the 4Ps approach
A new rural and wildlife crime policing strategy for England and Wales incorporates the ‘4Ps’ approach of prevent, pursue, protect and prepare to tackle criminal activity…
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February 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Buying and building AI in policing: What to demand for reliability, accountability and value
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Buying and building AI in policing: What to demand for reliability, accountability and value
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing and the criminal justice system is gathering pace, and is being presented by some as ‘miracle tonic’; ahead of this week’s Beyond Bureaucracy 2026…
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February 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Power, pressure, and policing: The stakeholder table nobody talks about
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Power, pressure, and policing: The stakeholder table nobody talks about
The public perception of policing is of a straightforward chain of command; but experienced officer Keith F. Lazaron II, who currently serves with the West Kittanning Police Department in Pennsylvania...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:17 AM