Deputy Chief Constable Michael Banks “Challenges for Policing…” National Police Chaplains’ Conference 2014

Mighty Purpose… Noble Cause… Social Peacekeeping Help, Protect, reassure

New kids on the block… NATIONAL e.g. National Crime Agency REGIONAL e.g. Specialist Operations Unit LOCAL e.g. Police and Crime Commissioners …The last unreformed public service??...

‘I couldn’t be any clearer about your mission : It isn’t a thirty- point plan; It is to cut crime. No more and no less’ Home Secretary speech to ACPO 2010

Satisfaction And Confidence

Crime prevention and protecting the public Supporting the citizen in need Victim Focus Restorative Approaches Wider Criminal Justice System Emerging threats e.g. Cyber Crime

Impact of austerity Demand management Public service motivation Emotional energy

High standards of professionalism College of Policing/C.P.D Collaboration and Partnership Efficiency and Effectiveness Citizens in Policing

Nationally 18,000 Specials 10,000 Police Support Volunteers 5,000 Volunteer Police Cadets 173,000 Neighbourhood Watch Co- ordinators

Conclusion:- Challenge for Policing 1.Austerity and impact on affordability of staff ‘n’ stuff 2.Emerging threats of crime and disorder 3.Managing citizen expectations and demand 4.Legitimacy and trust 5.Workforce pressure and personal resilience/wellbeing 6.Leadership