Sheep, low crime... and bombs. Falklands seeks new Police Chief

It’s a place where the COVID-19 lockdown has been barely noticed. Big news has been a Landrover being stolen. There are stunning views and no over-crowding. Being Chief of Police is described by the board as “an exciting opportunity”. But there’s a catch. The location is the furthest outpost of… It has more sheep than residents, a complicated history and snows from April to October. Who’d be the Falkland Islands next Chief of Police?...

Women part time workers still want to be on frontline, says BAWP

Greater Manchester Police and the Met have been cited as lead forces for clear policy leadership around part time working. The uplift has shown the service isn’t having problems attracting women but still does have issues in getting them on the first step on the leadership ladder according to Dee Collins,… Greater Manchester Police have been hailed by the British Association of Women in Policing for being one of the only forces to recruit part-time officers...

Former chief fire officer appointed to inspect police and fire services

Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced the appointment of Roy Wilsher OBE QFSM as a new inspector of police and fire and rescue services at the HMICFRS. Mr Wilsher will be the first Chief Fire Officer to be appointed as an inspector at HMICFRS. He will take up the dual… Roy Wilsher is first chief fire officer to be appointed as an inspector at HMICFRS...

Forces move to strengthen senior management teams

A graduate of the FBI’s training academy is the new Deputy Chief Constable for Hampshire. Ben Snuggs starts in the role today replacing DCC Sara Glen, who is shortly retiring after thirty years of service.  He will be taking responsibility for performance, ethical standards, force risk, inspection plus learning and… Hampshire has a new DCC and Cleveland has opened its chief constable recruitment process....

Notts widening access course helps to market opportunities in the force

Ten people aged between 18 and 43 have just completed the two-week voluntary course which aims to give people who are interested in joining the force a behind-the-scenes look. It aims to improve people’s awareness of the job opportunities in the force, both as officers and staff and has been… Nottinghamshire’s chief constable Craig Guildford said their new widening access programme gives underrepresented groups without a policing network better access to the force. ...

Welsh Gov funds 100 more PCSOs

The First Minister Mark Drakeford and the Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt this week announced funding that will bring an additional 100 PCSOs across Wales. This brings the total number funded by the Welsh Government to 600. The extra £3.7 million funding for the 100 PCSOs brings the total… The Welsh government has announced additional funding for an extra 100 PCSOs across Wales....

PCCs appoint deputies for young offender work

Two more forces are getting additional political appointees to work with community partners. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed a former charity lawyer and Special Constable to reduce reoffending by young people. And West Mercia is merging ambassador roles to appoint a new deputy to work with… Assistant Police and Crime Commissioners are taking on specialist work to tackle community issues in the Midlands. A former Special Constable will be among them....

Life after the job: Is age discrimination real in the job market?

I can answer this in one word… Absolutely! As painful as it is, we have to face the fact that when we leave the job on retirement, ill-health or by choice in our late 40's and 50's, contrary to what you might have heard elsewhere, you won't find a wave… Is it harder to get a job when you're over 50? Andy Labrum of Blue Light Leavers answers a question many retiring officers will have on their minds. ...

DNA expert to lead Scotland's forensic service

The new head of Scotland’s forensic services is one of the country’s top experts on DNA – and an internal promotion. Fiona Douglas has been announced as the Scottish Police Authority’s new Director of Forensic Services. Currently the Head of Strategy and Change, she will take up her role on… Scotland’s forensic service is getting a new leader who is an expert in DNA technology. Fiona Douglas is stepping up....

City of London's deputy joins BTP

The City of London’s second in command is moving to join the British Transport Police. Deputy Commissioner Alistair Sutherland has been confirmed as the BTP’s new Deputy Chief Constable. He replaces Adrian Hanstock who is retiring after 37 years’ service, seven of which have been in the DCC role. Mr… The British Transport Police’s top tier has been completed with the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Constable. ...