Local and Neighbourhood Policing


Forces begin cutting PCSOs in the face of budgetary pressures
(24/03/23) Northumbria and Lincolnshire have both said this week that they will be reducing the number of PCSO roles in their forces.

'We police differently in Scotland' says staff association
(22/03/23) The general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has said that Police Scotland is not in the same place as the Met in its approach to the public or handling of misconduct.

GMP to boost neighbourhood policing numbers and cut PCSOs
(21/03/23) The force has announced significant reforms after a year-long review project found the current structure and provision to no longer be viable.

Casey review: elite units leave exhausted and overworked BCU officers behind
(21/03/23) The Borough is at the bottom and has the most junior and most jaded staff. Yet is deals with most of the Met's daily demand.