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Overcrowding in UK Prisons: Misbehaviour & Rehabilitation Initiatives

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Aug 2024

Overcrowding in UK prisons remains a significant concern in 2024, with the prison population in England and Wales nearing 97,700 inmates (House of Commons Library). This high occupancy rate challenges the maintenance of safety, effective rehabilitation, and prisoner well-being. In July 2024, plans were announced for prisoners to be released early to ease overcrowding. Currently, prisoners are released after 50% of their sentence; this is being reduced to 40% to ease overcrowding.

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Overview of the National County Lines Coordination Centre’s Efforts

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Aug 2024

Melanie Barr, Head of Analysis, National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), Metropolitan Police, joined us at our National Combatting Gangs, Violence and County Lines Conference 2023. The NCLCC is engaged in comprehensive data collection and analysis related to county lines across the country.

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CrowdStrike: 6 Crisis Management Lessons for the Public Sector

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Jul 2024

The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 involved a significant disruption in their cybersecurity services, impacting various sectors reliant on their technology, including finance, healthcare, and government. This included 8.5 million Windows devices. This incident highlighted the critical need for thorough testing, robust crisis management, and effective communication to maintain trust and continuity in essential services. This article identifies key areas for public sector authorities to protect in their systems.

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Forced Marriage & Honour-Based Abuse: An Investigator’s Perspective

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Jul 2024

Victims of honour-based abuse will experience abuse for at least five years before reporting. Mindy Mahill, a retired Serious and Complex Crime Investigator, led the first forced marriage conviction in England. He shared his insights at our Tackling Honour-based Abuse Conference 2024.

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Enhancing Victim Support: Best Practice at West Mercia Police

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Jul 2024

Approximately one in six people aged 16 years and over (16.1%) reported experiencing a crime in the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) in the year ending March 2023 (ONS). Matthew Chester, Head of Victim Services at West Mercia Police shared insights on the force's approach at our Victim Services Conference.

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Cyber-Dependent Domestic Abuse: Key Measures & Advice

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Jul 2024

The rise in cyber-dependent domestic abuse has been notable, with increased reports of online harassment, stalking, and unauthorised access to personal accounts. Kirsty Jackson discussed the rising threat and outlined essential measures to safeguard individuals.

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How Multi-Agency Partnerships are Tackling Drug Trafficking in the UK

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Jul 2024

The fight against drug trafficking in the UK is an ongoing battle. The National Crime Agency (NCA) and local police forces have intensified efforts to dismantle organized crime networks, particularly those involved in county lines operations.

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Supporting Female Police Officers from Minority Backgrounds

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Jul 2024

DCI Aneela Khalil-Khan presented at our Women in Policing Conference. Her research emphasises the importance of women, particularly women of colour and other minority groups, in policing and aims to promote their progress and retention in this critical field.

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How Six Police Forces Are Tackling Technology-Driven Crimes

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Jul 2024

While modern technology offers significant benefits to policing, it also presents new challenges and threats. This article explains the types of technology being faced and strategies police are using to counteract it.

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Child Sexual Exploitation Holistic Strategy: West Midlands Police

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Jul 2024

Child sexual exploitation is a complex and deeply troubling issue that requires more than just law enforcement solutions. Tom McNeil, Assistant PCC at West Midlands Police, a prominent figure in crime prevention and community safety, has highlighted the critical need for a multifaceted approach to tackle this problem effectively.

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Police-Community Relationships: Importance & Strategies

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Jun 2024

Improving relationships between police and communities is essential for fostering trust, cooperation, and public safety. This is particularly critical for various types of police forces and units that serve diverse and high-need areas. Here's why strong police-community relationships matter and how they can be achieved.

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WATCH: The Met Police Respond to County Lines & Child Exploitation

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Jun 2024

Duncan Evans delved into the complex issue of county lines, shedding light on the dark underbelly of drug trafficking and exploitation in urban and rural areas. County lines, a term encapsulating the movement of illegal drugs facilitated by the coercion of vulnerable individuals, particularly children and adults, represent a deeply entrenched societal challenge.

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