The Police Covenant Implementation tracks the Home Office's progress in delivering commitments to police forces and officers, including efficiency gains, system standardisation, and better use of resources. Recent focus includes implementing recommendations from the 2023 Policing Productivity Review (targeting 38 million hours of police time savings), managing BlueLight Commercial procurement services, and addressing inefficient use of warranted officers in administrative roles. The scheme is active with ongoing monitoring of whether initiatives like the Centre for Police Productivity and the Police Efficiency and Collaboration Programme are delivering intended value for money.
UIN: HCWS1326 I am pleased to announce that the first annual report for the Police Covenant under this Government, has today been laid before Parliament. The report, the third since the creation of the Police Covenant, will also be available …
UIN: HLWS1329 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that the first annual report for the Police Covenant under this Government, has …
We asked the Home Office about its plans for publishing data on the performance of police forces. Written evidence from The Productivity Institute highlighted that ‘public trust’ is an important productivity outcome.20 The College of Policing agreed that the antidote …
A number of stakeholders identified that the officer maintenance grant has led to police forces increasingly using officers in staff roles (that do not require a warranted police officer) – an expensive and inefficient practice.34 In written evidence, Leapwise estimated …
UIN: HLWS1055 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today I have announced, through an oral statement, proposals to strengthen police governance by abolishing police and crime...
We examine how the Home Office is supporting police forces to improve their productivity and long-term financial sustainability. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Home Office'] | Topics: ['Crime, justice and law', 'Policing']
UIN: HCWS987 Today, I am publishing the Police Accountability Rapid Review, an independent report commissioned by the Government in October 2024. The review was conducted by Timothy Godwin OBE QPM and Rt Hon Sir Adrian Fulford between November 2024 and …
UIN: HLWS985 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today, I am publishing the Police Accountability Rapid Review, an independent report commissioned by the Governmen...
Government response to the consultation on the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Police Driving: Prescribed Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
UIN: HCWS596 In my statement to the House on 23 October 2024, I announced a number of reforms in relation to police accountability and misconduct, and set out the further work that the Government would be undertaking to restore the …
UIN: HLWS594 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:In my statement to the House on 23 October 2024, I announced a number of reforms in …
UIN: HCWS232 This Government has set out its Safer Streets Mission, which is committed to reducing violence against women and girls and knife crime and restoring confidence in our police service. A key part of this Mission will see Government …
UIN: HLWS229 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:This Government has set out its Safer Streets Mission, which is committed to reducing violence against women …
UIN: HCWS187 I would like to provide clarification on the written statement I made on 29 July 2024 (HCWS36). I stated that London Allowance for officers appointed on or after 1 September 1994 will be increased by £1,250. I would …
UIN: HLWS183 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I would like to provide clarification on the written statement I made on 29 July 2024 (HCWS36). …
Factsheet of measures announced by the Home Secretary on police accountability.
In response to: Policing Productivity Review: government response
UIN: HLWS420 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today the government has published our response to the independent Policing Productivity Review. Improving product...
UIN: HCWS385 I am delighted to lay before Parliament the second annual report for the Police Covenant. The report will also be available on GOV.UK. The Police Covenant aims to provide recognition by Government, policing and society as a whole …
UIN: HLWS384 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (James Cleverly) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am delighted to lay before Parliament the second annual report for the Police Covenant. The report …
UIN: HCWS369 Police forces must command the trust and confidence of the people that they serve. This is vital to the success of our policing by consent model, and why policing in England & Wales is a beacon internationally. A …
UIN: HLWS364 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (James Cleverly) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Police forces must command the trust and confidence of the people that they serve. This is vital …
UIN: HCWS212 Last year, on 1 March, I issued a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS590) setting out actions being undertaken by the Home Office and partners to improve police standards and culture. This statement provides an update on that work. The …
UIN: HLWS209 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Last year, on 1 March, I issued a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS590) setting out actions being …
UIN: HCWS45 I am pleased to announce the publication of the independent Policing Productivity Review. In August 2022, the Home Office commissioned the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) to conduct an independent review of productivity in policing. The report was …
UIN: HLWS43 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce the publication of the independent Policing Productivity Review. In August 2022, …
UIN: HCWS1035 The vast majority of officers are brave and hard-working individuals but serious concerns persist regarding standards and culture in policing, particularly in light of recent cases and the concerning findings of Baroness Casey’s review into culture and st...
UIN: HLWS1016 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Suella Braverman) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The vast majority of officers are brave and hard-working individuals but serious concerns persist regarding stand...
UIN: HCWS986 College of Policing Codes of Practice The Government is today laying two important and significant Codes of Practice concerning the vetting of police officers and police information and records management. Both Codes of Practice have been drafted by …
UIN: HCWS788 I am today laying before parliament the first annual report concerning the Police Covenant. The report will also be available on GOV.UK. There are few jobs that are as physically and mentally demanding as those found within policing. …
UIN: HLWS774 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Suella Braverman) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am today laying before parliament the first annual report concerning the Police Covenant. The report will …
This MoU provides a set of high-level administrative arrangements to help prepare the Police Covenant report.
UIN: HCWS590 Recent reports from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and significant high-profile incidents of police criminality and misconduct, such as the horrific crimes of David Carrick, have rightly raised concerns reg...
UIN: HLWS579 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Recent reports from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and significan...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to improve standards in policing. Answer: It is crucial that the public have trust and confidence in the police and expect them to …
UIN: HCWS327 In September we saw the very best of British policing, in the planning, handling and delivery of the operation following the death of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. It showed that, at the top of its game, …
UIN: HLWS320 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Jeremy Quin) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:In September we saw the very best of British policing, in the planning, handling and delivery of …
In response to: Police Covenant update: May 2022
Update on progress and latest activity on the Police Covenant.
This report examines whether the Home Office is well placed to deliver value for money from the Police Uplift Programme. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Home Office'] | Topics: ['Crime, justice and law', 'People and operations', 'Policing', 'Resilience', 'Risk and …
UIN: HLWS647 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today, I am pleased to set out to the House a package of measures in support of …
UIN: HCWS438 Our outstanding police deserve the upmost respect, support and recognition. Brave officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, demonstrating remarkable courage, sacrifice and public duty. They face extraordinary pressure as they protect...
UIN: HLWS433 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Our outstanding police deserve the upmost respect, support and recognition. Brave officers put their lives on the …
These documents relate to the police workforce and representative institutions provisions in the Policing and Crime Bill.
Home Office response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life's 15th report "Tone from the top: leadership, ethics and accountability in policing".
How the government is making the police more accountable to the communities they serve.