Police Reform LGA - 25 November 2004 Richard Riley Police Reform Unit, Home Office

Points to cover: Where are we now? Why more reform? Where are we going? (including some specific local government issues)

DNA Expansion Programme Community Support Officers Investment & record high number of police officers and police staff Performance culture embedding itself Crime down 30% since 1997

Where are we now? - context Evolutionary process: Partnership working - LCJBs; CDRPs 2001 White Paper & Police Reform Act 2002 Other legislation e.g. tackling ASB Green Paper Nov 2003 & responses HO & CJS five year Strategic Plans - July 2004 White Paper published 9 Nov 2004

Why more reform? People’s perception of crime Civil renewal/active citizenship Accountability Satisfaction & responsiveness New crime threats Level 2 crime gap Bichard Getting the best results from record resources

Where are we going? The goal is to: make policing better - a genuine service; help build safety, security and stability in communities; further reduce crime and ASB and people’s fear of crime and ASB; improve the performance of all forces in preventing and detecting crime - coupled with increased public trust and confidence. *partnership approach vital*

Where are we going? White Paper approach: Revitalised neighbourhood policing Increased responsiveness, customer service and community engagement Further workforce modernisation Effective policing from local to national level Clearer, stronger accountability mechanisms *the areas of work are inextricably linked*

Where are we going? There are some specific White Paper issues for local government: Single Non-Emergency Number Policing information for the public Duty to ensure effective arrangements are in place for neighbourhood engagement Community advocacy - councillors/community safety officers ‘Trigger’ mechanism - key role for councillors CDA review; wider community safety strategy Changes to police authority membership & role

Where are we going? Milestones: White Paper - 9 Nov National Policing Plan - 24 Nov Legislation - SOCA, powers - this Session Funding settlement shortly Beyond this…. CDA review, HMIC report on structures - Jan 2005 Lyons Inquiry on funding Further police reform legislation?

Where are we going? Some comments: Broad and challenging agenda Fundamental issues for how policing is done… …and the issues are interlinked White Paper reflects big cross-Govt themes Cultural change - for policing and society Public expectations/tight financial climate Dialogue

Thank you for listening... Richard Riley Police Reform Unit Home Office