BTP promotion board process causes upset among applicants

Chair of the BTP Federation, Nigel Goodband, said the Federation came under fire from disgruntled applicants after the chief opened up applications for promotion to sergeant to another 100 officers, reducing their chances and delaying their results.  At first a closing date meant 100 qualified officers missed their chance to… BTP officers have expressed frustration over the fairness of the sergeant promotion board process after a closing date error meant the pool of applicants was doubled....

Misogyny in promotion process due to part-time working, says panel

Fifteen years ago Ms Hawkins was promoted as a part-time Inspector in Norfolk. Since then only one other part time female officer had been promoted to the same rank, she told the Federation's annual conference.  “It is difficult particularly if you've got children and caring responsibilities," she said. "There's this… End the misogyny in promotion process by giving flexible workers more opportunities, says Branch Secretary of Norfolk Federation Sam Hawkins....

Warwickshire brings female Chief Constable tally to eleven

The force’s Police and Crime commissioner announced Debbie Tedds as his preferred choice to lead the force. She is currently Temporary Deputy Chief Constable with Warwickshire. Subject to crime panel confirmation, Ms Tedds will replace Martin Jelley who is retiring at the end of the month. She will be the… Two records are about to be set with the appointment of a female Chief Constable for Warwickshire....

Met collision investigation officers recognised with award

Detective Constable Clare Bevis, who worked in the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command’s (RTPC) Serious Collision Investigation Unit, was given the Livia Award for Professionalism and Service to Justice at a ceremony on Wednesday (26 May) evening. DC Bevis began working as a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) in 2007… A Metropolitan Police officer who has supported over 70 bereaved families affected by road traffic collisions has been recognised at an awards ceremony held at New Scotland Yard....

Dorset is latest force to see Chief head for the exit

Dorset’s Chief Constable has announced he will retire in the autumn after three years at the top. James Vaughan is stepping down after a 29-year career with two forces. He joined Dorset Police as Assistant Chief Constable in May 2012 after starting his career with Wiltshire. Mr Vaughan said he… Dorset has become the latest force to begin looking for a new Chief Constable. James Vaughan said he had delayed the decision to step down because of COVID-19....

Listening to the voices of Bow Street

Bow Street Police Station and Magistrates Court closed its cell doors for the final time on 5 October 1992 when the Met moved its operations from that part of the West End to Charing Cross. The restored building is now occupied by a swanky hotel but the historically familiar façade… The officers who served in one of the UK's most iconic police stations are the stars of a new police museum writes Gary Mason ...

Degree programme needed to reflect changes to the job, says college CEO

The validity of the College of Policing’s Police Education Qualification Framework (PEQF) which requires new recruits to either be or become degree holders was questioned this week after Northamptonshire’s chief constable Nick Adderley raised concerns that the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship was producing an influx of “very young” recruits lacking… The College of Policing’s CEO has said the implementation of the degree programme is needed to prepare officers for policing a digital world....

Media campaign launched in bid to improve diversity

A media campaign backed by the Home Office is being launched in a bid to improve the diversity of new recruits. Adverts will run on Channel 4 terrestrial TV featuring Black, female and LGBTQ police officers talking to the public about challenging issues including stop and search. The campaign to… Primetime TV adverts featuring frontline officers are set to run bid to improve diversity....

South Yorkshire appoints temporary chief constable

The announcement follows the departure of Stephen Watson, who has left the force to take up the role of chief constable at Greater Manchester Police. She took on the role as of yesterday (Monday 18 May). DCC Poultney joined the force as Assistant Chief Constable in 2017 from Humberside Police,… Deputy Chief Constable Lauren Poultney has been appointed as Temporary Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police....

Senior roles must reflect diversity, says Superintendents' Association

Of the PSA’s membership of just over 1,300 superintendents and chief superintendents, 26.7 per cent are female and just 5.3 per cent are from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background compared with 14 per cent of the UK population.  7.3 per cent of the entire police workforce are from… The Police Superintendents' Association celebrates diversity among its members but admits more needs to done to improve representation at senior ranks...