Applications for cohort 10 of the Fast Track programme are now closed. The application window for cohort 11 opens in April 2025 and is open to both detectives and uniform officers. The aim of the ...

An online course by Blue Cross to educate individuals on responsible dog ownership legislation.

Introducing a picture book as support to children aged three to seven years, who may be concerned about their parents going to work as police officers.

An initiative to educate, raise awareness and promote safer sleep practices. The Safer Sleep initiative is part of Merseyside Police’s ‘Prevention’ programme. ‘Prevention’ is a whole-force approach, ...

Identifying repeat callers, including those who use different phone numbers, and referring them to appropriate services.

Introduction of an off-road bike team to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) including damage to sports grounds, parks and farmland.

Providing a dedicated welfare space for the crime and communication centre team, encouraging officers and staff to decompress from the demands of the control room.

New and more robust vetting standards have been introduced for potential and serving police officers and staff. This ensures that only those who are suitable can join, and remain, in policing. The ...

Using strategic meetings and working groups to address issues of assaults and hate towards police officers and staff.

Working with partner agencies to provide court experience days for local secondary schools to educate students about knife crime and the criminal justice system.

Stop and search is one of the most controversial police powers. While some studies suggest it may reduce crime, it often comes with significant costs. Poorly targeted searches have a negative impact ...

A Thames Valley Police (TVP) operation that aims to identify, protect and safeguard sex workers who may be at risk of human trafficking and/or sexual exploitation.