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In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix, Ian Wiggett and Eddie Reyes look at some of the biggest policing issues emerging across the UK, United States, Canada, New Zealand and beyond. The discussion begins with a major workforce and wellbeing survey in England and Wales, including concerns around exhaustion, burnout, retention and whether officers can actually access the support available to them.The panel also examines the growing controversy around automated licence plate readers in the United States, the increasing role of AI in fraud and policing, public concerns over surveillance technology, and the importance of policy, training and transparency before new systems are deployed. Other topics include organised crime in New Zealand, international police cooperation and why strong cross-border relationships remain essential as crime becomes increasingly global.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click thishttps://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-11/Key takeawaysA major UK policing survey found high levels of exhaustion and burnout across the workforce.Retention remains a serious challenge, with many officers considering leaving because of workload, pay and leadership concerns.Eddie Reyes says US forces are increasingly using sign-on bonuses to attract and retain officers.AI is becoming a bigger part of fraud, helping criminals create more convincing websites, voices and scams.Automated licence plate readers are facing growing opposition in the US because of misuse by some law enforcement personnel.The panel argues that policy and training should come before the rollout of new policing technology.New Zealand has appointed a dedicated minister to focus on organised crime and cross-border threats.International police cooperation remains vital as crime, technology and criminal networks increasingly cross national borders.Chapters01:06 – Police burnout and wellbeing concerns03:53 – Why US police are struggling to retain officers05:47 – Can officers actually access wellbeing support?10:21 – How AI is changing fraud12:10 – Why licence plate readers are under pressure14:06 – When useful police technology loses public trust17:45 – Why policy and training must come first19:13 – How licence plate data supports investigations21:36 – Surveillance concerns in Canada22:05 – New Zealand targets organised crime23:33 – AI, transparency and policing27:00 – Why international police cooperation mattersWe’re on our way to 2,000 subscribers on YouTube, and we’d love your help getting there! If you find our PolicingTV content valuable, please consider subscribing and joining our growing community. Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policerecruitment  #aiinpolicing  #policetechnology  #anpr  #organisedcrime  #policeleadership PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with Quantexa & KodexQuantexa is a global data, analytics and AI software company pioneering Decision Intelligence to help organizations make confident decisions with contextual data. Our Decision Intelligence Platform transforms siloed data into connected, contextual intelligence, creating a trusted, AI-ready foundation for decision-making across the enterprise.By connecting data from disparate sources and revealing hidden relationships between people, organisations, assets and events, Quantexa enables organisations to make smarter, faster decisions with greater confidence.By shifting from data-driven to decision-centric operations, Quantexa empowers organisations to protect, optimise and grow through better decisions. Trusted by leading banks, government agencies, regulators, and enterprises worldwide, Quantexa helps customers turn contextual data into confident action in the age of AI.Kodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix is joined by Ian Wiggett and former US police leader Eddie Reyes to examine some of the biggest policing issues making headlines across the UK, United States, Europe and Australia. The discussion covers suspected money laundering through short-lived High Street businesses, police staffing pressures, leadership turnover, police use of camera technology and the continuing debate around transparency and public trust.The panel also looks at new ways of involving the public in recovering stolen vehicles, the use of AI in police contact centres, changing drug supply patterns, the future of UK police reform and the growing cybersecurity risks facing connected police vehicles and wider operational technology. Across the episode, the common theme is how policing can embrace new technology and new approaches without losing resilience, accountability or public confidence.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-10/Key takeawaysShort-lived High Street businesses are raising fresh concerns around money laundering and criminal finance.Police staffing shortages are making it harder for forces to maintain specialist units and investigate complex crime.Seattle’s repeated turnover of police chiefs highlights the growing pressures facing senior police leaders.US police are facing scrutiny over misuse of licence plate camera systems despite their operational benefits.Transparency, auditing and strong policy are becoming essential as surveillance technology expands.Victoria Police is using a public website to help communities identify stolen vehicles and support recovery efforts.AI is increasingly being used to help route non-emergency police calls and reduce pressure on call handlers.Connected police vehicles create new cybersecurity risks as operational policing becomes increasingly dependent on digital systems.Chapters00:03 – Welcome to World Policing Weekly03:05 – Are High Street businesses hiding criminal money?06:56 – Police staffing pressures in Europe08:58 – Why are police chiefs leaving so quickly?13:19 – Are police camera systems being misused?16:25 – Transparency and surveillance technology17:31 – Using the public to find stolen vehicles23:49 – AI and the future of police contact centres26:38 – What is behind the cocaine shortage?30:46 – Where is UK police reform heading?33:13 – Could hackers target police vehicles?37:27 – Why cybersecurity is now frontline policingWe’re on our way to 2,000 subscribers on YouTube, and we’d love your help getting there! If you find our PolicingTV content valuable, please consider subscribing and joining our growing community.📌 Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policetechnology  #aiinpolicing  #policeleadership  #policereform  #cybersecurity  #anpr  #organisedcrime  #futureofpolicing PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with Quantexa & KodexQuantexa is a global data, analytics and AI software company pioneering Decision Intelligence to help organizations make confident decisions with contextual data. Our Decision Intelligence Platform transforms siloed data into connected, contextual intelligence, creating a trusted, AI-ready foundation for decision-making across the enterprise.By connecting data from disparate sources and revealing hidden relationships between people, organisations, assets and events, Quantexa enables organisations to make smarter, faster decisions with greater confidence.By shifting from data-driven to decision-centric operations, Quantexa empowers organisations to protect, optimise and grow through better decisions. Trusted by leading banks, government agencies, regulators, and enterprises worldwide, Quantexa helps customers turn contextual data into confident action in the age of AI.Kodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett are joined by former US police leader Eddie Reyes for a wide-ranging discussion on policing technology, leadership and public safety. The episode explores the growing use of AI in emergency call handling, the risks of relying too heavily on automated systems, and why human judgement still matters when police are dealing with non-emergency calls, major incidents and criminal justice decisions.The conversation also looks at National Guard deployments in Washington DC, police recruitment and retention, the importance of exit interviews, and the growing pressures facing police leaders in Canada, the UK and beyond. Across the episode, one theme keeps returning: technology and reform can improve policing, but only when they are backed by strong leadership, proper safeguards and a clear understanding of the people using them.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-9/Key takeawaysAI is increasingly being used to route non-emergency police calls and reduce pressure on live call handlers.Eddie Reyes explains how AI can identify duplicate incident reports and ask callers whether they have genuinely new information to add.The discussion stresses that automation must still allow people to reach a live call handler when the situation requires it.Police leaders are being urged to slow down the use of AI in criminal justice when systems have not been properly assessed.National Guard deployments in Washington raise questions around reassurance, deterrence, displacement and the practical role of military personnel in public safety.Recruitment matters, but retention remains one of the biggest challenges facing police organisations around the world.Exit interviews can reveal why experienced officers leave, but forces often fail to capture or act on that information properly.Police leadership remains under intense pressure internationally, with growing calls for stronger support, oversight and more collaborative models.Chapters00:39 – Welcome to World Policing Weekly05:53 – Can AI unclog police non-emergency lines?08:14 – Eddie Reyes on AI in emergency communications12:39 – Why police are being warned to slow AI down16:14 – National Guard on the streets of Washington22:43 – Why police need better exit interviews26:37 – Recruitment, retention and keeping good officers29:10 – Is police leadership in crisis? Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#aiinpolicing  #policetechnology  #emergencycommunications  #policeleadership  #policerecruitment #publicsafety  PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with Quantexa & KodexQuantexa is a global data, analytics and AI software company pioneering Decision Intelligence to help organizations make confident decisions with contextual data. Our Decision Intelligence Platform transforms siloed data into connected, contextual intelligence, creating a trusted, AI-ready foundation for decision-making across the enterprise.By connecting data from disparate sources and revealing hidden relationships between people, organisations, assets and events, Quantexa enables organisations to make smarter, faster decisions with greater confidence.By shifting from data-driven to decision-centric operations, Quantexa empowers organisations to protect, optimise and grow through better decisions. Trusted by leading banks, government agencies, regulators, and enterprises worldwide, Quantexa helps customers turn contextual data into confident action in the age of AI.Kodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett look at another varied week in policing, from a critical cultural review of New South Wales Police to the growing use — and risks — of facial recognition and AI. The discussion also explores how artificial intelligence could support police call handlers, why human judgement still matters, and what a small Florida town’s decision to dissolve its police department says about the wider debate over policing structures and costs.The episode then turns to police leadership and accountability in England and Wales, with chief constables becoming increasingly vocal on major political and criminal justice issues. With police reform gathering pace and the possibility of reducing the number of forces from 43 to around a dozen, Bernard and Ian consider what that could mean for the future influence of chief constables, local accountability and even the future of the City of London Police.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-8/Key takeawaysA major review of New South Wales Police has identified serious concerns around bullying, discrimination and toxic workplace culture.Facial recognition can help tackle retail crime, but recent mistakes show how important human oversight remains.Research into police call handling suggests AI should support experienced staff rather than replace their judgement.A small Florida town is dissolving its police department because of budget pressures and relying instead on the county sheriff.The case highlights a wider international debate about whether small police forces can remain financially and operationally sustainable.Chief constables in England and Wales appear increasingly willing to speak publicly on major criminal justice and political issues.Possible police force mergers could create a much smaller group of far more visible and influential chief constables.The future of smaller forces, including the City of London Police, could become a major issue as police reform develops.Chapters00:58 – Toxic culture in New South Wales Police03:59 – Facial recognition and the risk of getting it wrong07:38 – Should AI support or replace police call handlers?11:18 – The Florida town dissolving its police department15:18 – When policing becomes a public political debate20:00 – Are chief constables becoming more powerful?24:32 – What happens to smaller police forces?26:06 – Could the City of London Police disappear? Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policereforms  #policeleadership  #artificialintelligence  #policeaccountability  PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex, click here - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an account, click here World Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett explore another broad mix of international policing developments, from AI-powered training and rural policing pressures in Scotland to social media intelligence, public order, police innovation and officer wellbeing. A recurring theme is the gap between what technology can now do and how quickly policing systems, structures and procurement processes can actually adapt.The episode also looks at mobile policing units in Trinidad and Tobago, the increasing challenge of online organisation around disorder, and the frustration smaller technology companies face when trying to bring practical innovation into policing. Later, the discussion turns to officer mental health support in Queensland and the Police Unity Tour, before closing on the deeply emotive issue of the early release of those convicted in connection with the death of PC Andrew Harper.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-7/Key takeawaysAI-powered military training models could have major future applications for public order, crowd management and police decision-making.Rural policing in Scotland highlights the operational risks created by long distances, limited custody facilities and reduced local resources.The discussion questions whether police officer numbers alone are still the best measure of policing capability and effectiveness.Mobile policing units in Trinidad and Tobago show how new deployment models can quickly attract public criticism and scrutiny.Social media is increasingly central to how disorder is organised, monitored and investigated across borders.Kamila Hankiewicz argues that procurement and bureaucracy remain major barriers for smaller companies trying to innovate in policing.Queensland’s Cop Care programme shows growing recognition of the need to support both serving and retired officers with mental health challenges.The PC Andrew Harper case brings the debate around early release, justice and public confidence sharply back into focus.Chapters00:42 – Welcome to World Policing Weekly01:43 – Could AI transform police training?07:27 – The reality of policing rural Scotland11:15 – Do more officers really mean better policing?13:00 – Mobile policing and public confidence18:58 – Policing the social media space22:00 – Why police innovation gets stuck24:36 – Supporting officer mental health26:36 – The Police Unity Tour and those we remember30:27 – PC Andrew Harper and the early release debate Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policeinnovation  #aiinpolicing  #policetraining  #publicorder  #policetechnology  PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex, click here - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an account, click here World Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett examine a wide-ranging mix of policing stories, from prison overcrowding and early release schemes to AI-generated evidence appearing in criminal trials, outsourced violence, cyber security and major police reform. The discussion also looks at how forces are managing known offenders in the community, why digital searches are becoming increasingly important evidence, and what emerging technology could mean for crime prevention.The episode also features an update from the Royal Montserrat Police Service, where new safeguarding, drone and marine capabilities are being put into practice. Later, the focus turns to the future shape of policing in England and Wales, including force mergers, the proposed National Policing Agency and the growing recognition that reform will require substantial investment rather than simply structural change.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-6/Key takeawaysPrison overcrowding and early release schemes are creating new pressures for police officers responsible for monitoring offenders in the community.Recent cases have renewed questions about whether known high-risk offenders could have been managed more effectively before serious attacks.Searches and prompts entered into tools such as ChatGPT are beginning to appear as digital evidence in criminal trials.The growth of “shooters for hire” shows how online platforms are making violence easier to outsource across borders.AI-powered crime prevention raises major opportunities, but also serious questions around civil rights, oversight and data sharing.Montserrat Police is expanding its safeguarding, drone and marine capabilities through significant investment and modernisation.Cyber attacks on police and government systems underline the need to treat security as a central part of digital transformation.Senior police leaders are increasingly acknowledging that force mergers and wider reform will require major upfront funding.Chapters00:30 – Welcome to World Policing Weekly01:26 – Early release and pressure on frontline policing03:50 – When ChatGPT searches become evidence04:41 – The rise of violence for hire06:23 – Can AI prevent crime before it happens?08:48 – Inside policing reform in Montserrat12:06 – Cyber attacks and police accountability16:20 – Should England and Wales have fewer forces?18:27 – The true cost of police reform📌 Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policereform  #artificialintelligence  #digitalevidence  #cybersecurity  #prisonreform  #policeleadership PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex, click here - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an account, click here World Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett examine a wide range of policing developments from the UK and around the world. The discussion covers falling crime rates in Canada and London, the strengths and limits of crime severity indexes, domestic abuse involving police employees, Martin’s Law, child abuse reporting in Finland, police reform in Nigeria and the growing international debate around artificial intelligence and surveillance.The episode also takes a closer look at a controversial Policy Exchange report on the Police Race Action Plan, including its claims about cost, operational impact and the future of anti-racism policy in policing. Later, the conversation turns to police drones, with examples from the Metropolitan Police, Dubai, York Regional Police and Western Australia showing how forces are beginning to use drones as first responders, tactical tools and sources of real-time situational awareness.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-5/Key takeawaysCrime fell in Canada in 2025, continuing a wider international trend that often receives less attention than high-profile individual crimes.Crime severity indexes can provide a more meaningful picture than simply counting every offence as equal.Research suggests police officers and staff experiencing domestic abuse may receive a poorer service than members of the public.Finland’s experience shows that lowering reporting thresholds without adding resources can create delays and reduce investigative effectiveness.Nigeria’s move towards state-level police forces offers lessons for countries considering national restructuring or mergers.A Policy Exchange report questions the cost, focus and future direction of the Police Race Action Plan.Drone-as-first-responder programmes are changing how quickly police can assess incidents and deploy resources.The episode highlights the value of learning internationally as policing faces shared challenges around reform, technology and public trust.Chapters01:04 – Is crime really falling?03:41 – Should every crime count equally?07:59 – Domestic abuse, Martin’s Law and child protection11:46 – What police reform can learn from Nigeria14:48 – The Police Race Action Plan under scrutiny21:08 – DNA forensics and lion poaching23:15 – How drones are changing frontline policing30:12 – Wildfires, resilience and what comes next📌 Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policereforms  #policetechnology #crimestatistics  #artificialintelligence  #publicsafety  PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an account World Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett scan another packed week of international policing developments, from surveillance powers in Germany and organised crime disruption in Greater Manchester to political tensions around police governance in Norfolk and the continuing challenge of police reform in the UK. A strong theme throughout is that the same pressures keep surfacing in different places, even when the systems look very different.The deeper discussion focuses on Tasmania’s latest policing review and what it says about the changing role of police. Rising mental health demand, family violence, workforce pressure, training concerns and public trust all feature in a report that, as the presenters note, could describe many other jurisdictions too. The episode also touches on specialist roads policing, service dogs, the growth of the podcast itself and the fascination of leadership roles in places like St Helena.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-4/Key takeawaysWorld Policing Weekly says the same core policing pressures keep reappearing across different countries and forces.Germany’s new federal police powers around drones, AI and surveillance show how forces are trying to catch up with emerging threats and technology.Ian Wiggett highlights Greater Manchester’s use of social network analysis as a sign that policing has to keep adapting to new organised crime structures.The discussion around specialist roads policing in the Met underlines how hard it is to preserve expert capability under cost pressure.A major focus of the episode is Tasmania’s policing review and its picture of rising demand, limited resources and growing complexity.The presenters stress that police are increasingly becoming the default service when wider public systems are under strain.They also argue that policing cannot solve today’s problems by trying to return to how things worked 10 years ago.The overall message is that policing needs to evolve, learn internationally and face change directly rather than pretend old models still fit new demands.Chapters00:24 – Welcome back to World Policing Weekly01:48 – Germany, Greater Manchester and the week’s big stories05:18 – Why the undercover policing review still matters06:37 – What Scotland’s single-force lessons might mean next11:11 – Politics, PCCs and the question of operational independence13:36 – Dogs, service dogs and a world policing detour16:39 – Tasmania’s policing review and what it reveals24:02 – Why policing needs to look wider29:04 – Vacancies, reform and what comes next📌 Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policing#policereforms  #policeleadership  #policing PolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an accountWorld Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

 In the pilot episode of World Policing Weekly, First published on PolicingTV on the 3rd July 2026, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett launch a new PolicingTV format designed to look across the world at the policing stories, reforms and leadership issues that matter most. The aim is simple but ambitious: to take a weekly look at major developments in policing internationally, draw out what leaders should notice, and connect those issues back to wider debates in policing strategy and reform.This first episode ranges from firearms reform in Australia and World Cup policing across North America, to policing complaints in Guernsey and the future of police reform in England and Wales. A major focus is the possible impact of political change in the UK on the Police Reform White Paper, especially around force mergers, localism and the idea of a stronger national centre. It is a thoughtful opening conversation about why policing leaders need to look beyond their own jurisdiction and stay alert to lessons from elsewhere.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-ep1/Key takeawaysWorld Policing Weekly is designed as a regular international look at the policing issues leaders should be watching.A major theme is that policing leaders benefit from learning across borders rather than staying focused only on their own jurisdiction.The first episode highlights international stories from Australia, Ireland, Guernsey, Canada, Mexico and the United States.Ian Wiggett says policing the World Cup across three countries shows the scale of modern coordination challenges.The discussion also picks up concerns around complaints systems and the impact of long investigations on police chiefs and their forces.A large section of the episode focuses on UK police reform and how a likely change of prime minister could affect the White Paper.Ian suggests Andy Burnham’s preference for devolved local models may sit uneasily with proposals for larger regional forces.The overall message is that policing reform should be informed by wide learning, careful scrutiny and an openness to ideas from elsewhere.Chapters00:00 – Welcome to the first World Policing Weekly01:21 – What World Policing Weekly will cover03:20 – The global policing headlines that stood out05:32 – Why World Cup policing is so complex07:25 – Complaints, chiefs and long investigations10:00 – Could a new UK prime minister reshape police reform?12:44 – Devolution versus regional forces17:05 – Final reflections on why global policing mattersSubscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policingWe have launched a YouTube channel where you can also view our videos - just click here and please like and subscribe PTV YoutubePolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an accountWorld Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

In this second edition of World Policing Weekly, First published on PolicingTV on the 10th July 2026, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett look across the latest policing developments from around the world before diving into one of the biggest issues facing UK policing: leadership. From Victoria Police reservists and AI assistants to British Overseas Territories collaboration and the new Police Leadership Review, the episode asks what policing should invest in now if it wants to perform better in the future.A major thread through the episode is that leadership development is too often treated as optional rather than essential. Ian Wiggett argues that many of the review’s findings will feel familiar to people who have been in policing for years, but the real question is whether government and policing will now commit the money, political will and cultural change needed to act on them. It is a thoughtful discussion about leadership, reform and why better policing depends on investing in people, not just structures.Referenceshttps://policinginsight.com/feature/analysis/new-south-wales-police-mental-health-response-model-and-the-case-for-scaling-what-works/https://policinginsight.com/feature/anzpaa-urges-forces-to-improve-data-sharing-collaboration-and-innovation-to-tackle-child-abuse-and-exploitation/https://policinginsight.com/feature/innovation/drone-wars-adaptation-of-drones-to-deliver-deadly-and-determined-attacks/https://policinginsight.com/feature/analysis/right-care-right-person-a-breakthrough-in-mental-health-interactions-or-risky-and-dangerous/https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/breaking-news/afp-chief-to-spruik-pacific-interpol-in-message-to-china/news-story/31c709c012f91da23f8ccf514e7c7c4dhttps://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2026/07/06/australia-new-road-ruleshttps://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/06/news/victoria-police-artificial-intelligence-assistancehttps://www.blueline.ca/quebec-launches-66-million-respect-strategy-to-dismantle-organized-crime-networks/https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/government-considering-uk-style-legal-protection-for-gardai-chasing-scramblers-1922061.htmlhttps://www.policeoracle.com/article-library/west-midlands-pcc-begins-search-for-next-chief-constable-by-writing-to-every-force/https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/law-enforcement-launch-crackdown-on-global-abuse-networkshttps://www.police.vic.gov.au/more-450-former-police-apply-be-reservists?fbclid=IwdGRleAS5lrJwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKG-w4cOoEkEobGB-ysu2X_VIiQJ_mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6qPGbWHqWj-DhiyQW4oba3v2Xg8jt03WbhdfhOi5xB6KO1Bxsp5gJaiDljOA_aem_SP5Vk7z11ZIKtijLIyvJ9w&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e4lf44wKey takeawaysWorld Policing Weekly continues its international format by picking up stories from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the British Overseas Territories.Ian Wiggett highlights Victoria Police’s new reservist model as a potentially useful way of retaining experience and bolstering resources.The British Overseas Territories conference shows the value of small jurisdictions sharing capability, standards and mutual support.A major focus of the episode is the UK Police Leadership Review published this week.Ian says many of the review’s themes, including underinvestment in leadership development, will be very familiar to long-serving officers.The discussion suggests that leadership reform may be widely welcomed in principle, but much harder to fund and deliver in practice.Both presenters stress that leadership development should be seen as an investment that improves policing and saves money long term.The overall message is that policing reform will only work if leadership training, culture and accountability are taken seriously.Chapters00:24 – Welcome back to World Policing Weekly01:15 – The international headlines that caught the eye02:06 – Could police reservists help forces keep experience?05:17 – A voice from the British Overseas Territories08:44 – Shared challenges across very different jurisdictions13:27 – The new Police Leadership Review lands16:10 – Bramshill, academies and the cost of reform20:23 – What happens next?Subscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policingWe have launched a YouTube channel where you can also view our videos - just click here and please like and subscribe PTV YoutubePolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex, - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an account, World Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

In this third edition of World Policing Weekly, published on PolicingTV today the 17th July 2026, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett scan the latest policing stories from around the world before taking a deeper look at two major themes: the changing face of terrorism in Europe and the continuing challenge of police reform in the UK. From stealth police cars in Victoria and policing pressures in Tasmania to youth radicalisation, online extremism and the future of the Home Office reform agenda, the episode shows just how quickly policing issues now cross borders and overlap.A major thread running through the discussion is change. Terrorism is becoming younger, looser and harder to define, while policing reform remains vulnerable to political shifts, budget pressures and long-standing cultural issues. The episode also touches on the Metropolitan Police’s 125 years of forensic history and the value of looking internationally for shared lessons. It is a thoughtful conversation about what leaders should be watching now and why the next few months could matter a great deal.If you want to have a look at the references during this video, click this https://policing.tv/videos/world-policing-weekly-episode-3/Key takeawaysWorld Policing Weekly continues to highlight how many policing challenges now look strikingly similar across different countries and systems.Ian Wiggett points to Victoria Police’s stealth cars and reservist model as examples of forces trying new ways to address modern pressures.The Tasmania policing review is highlighted as another sign that mental health, family violence and resource strain are reshaping police demand.A major focus of the episode is the latest Europol terrorism report and the rise of younger suspects influenced by fragmented online narratives.The presenters note that many young suspects now show only superficial understanding of established ideologies, making prevention harder.Another key theme is the overlap between criminality, online influence, vulnerability and extremist violence.The episode also returns to the UK police reform programme and the possibility that political change could reshape what happens next.The wider message is that policing leaders need to stay internationally aware because the risks, reforms and ideas shaping one jurisdiction often echo elsewhere.Chapters00:24 – Welcome back to World Policing Weekly01:38 – What’s new in global policing this week06:26 – Tasmania, Ottawa and the wider pressures on policing10:54 – Europol’s latest terrorism warning13:54 – Why terrorism is getting harder to define17:05 – The challenge for Prevent and early intervention21:53 – Could UK political change reshape police reform?23:24 – Why global policing needs global attentionSubscribe for more leadership conversations from inside and beyond policingWe have launched a YouTube channel where you can also view our videos - just click here and please like and subscribe PTV YoutubePolicingTV content is being brought to you in partnership with  Kodex & World Policing AdvisoryKodex revolutionises the way organisations manage sensitive data requests from law enforcement and government agencies, transforming a traditionally complex process into a secure, streamlined workflow that ensures compliance, enhances security, and reduces operational costs.Trusted by over 90,000 government agents and industry leaders like Binance, Airbnb, Match Group, and LinkedIn, Kodex sets the industry standard for secure data exchange — powered by a global intelligence network and advanced threat detection capabilities.To learn more about Kodex, click here - If you are part of a government agency and need to create an account, click here World Policing Advisory is a global consultancy specialising in the future of policing and public safety. We offer global policing expertise, delivered locally through a model focused on consulting with conscience.  Our teams have direct experience of strategic and tactical policing and private sector leadership, blended with the globe's best subject matter expertise to create high impact value for money services with in-year benefits.For more information contact our Chairman, Bernard Rix ([email protected])

Welcome as we review the year in policing 2022.In partnership with Policing TV, the leading police media channel.

Steve Bradshaw is a recently retired Police Inspector. He has spent the majority of his policing career as a firearms officer before being promoted up the ranks where he became a Force Incident Manager, taking command of high risk critical incidents such as vehicle pursuits, firearms and major threats to the public. But he also led another life as a budding actor and now retired, is free to fully explore his new career. He has appeared in several series aired on ITV and Netflix and has also appeared in several well know soap dramas. Steve reflects on both careers and sees how they are not dissimilar. Steve’s acting name is Noah Burd, a name he was perhaps destined to own. Find out why.

In this episode we talk to Lieutenant Colonel Will Meddings, an infantry officer in the Royal Anglian Regiment. Throughout his career he has commanded soldiers on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, in teams sizing  from a 12 man patrol fighting alongside the Afghan Army in Helmand, to a 100-strong company protecting advisors in Kabul. He now commands a battalion of 500 soldiers.In 2016 Will was one of the founders of the Centre for Army Leadership at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, a small organisation designed to improve leadership across the British Army. Around the same time he also set up The Army Leader, a leadership development website sharing practical leadership advice for junior leaders. It now has over 150,000 visitors a year.Will discusses the role of the Army leader and the delicate skill of balancing the task, the team and the individual and also discuss the differences between the armed services and the police. The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

In this episode we look at leadership and the associated topics of wellbeing within the police service.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

In this episode we sit down around the virtual fire and discuss our own police antidotes and those stories that have gone down in policing folklore.  The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

In this episode we consider the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. The rule book for police since 1984 after the previous decade saw some massive miscarriages of justice. The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

Richard Horton began his career with a short spell in accountancy before joining the police. Serving in the east side of Lancashire he performed several duties before becoming a Detective, a role he dedicated himself to for more than twenty years. Moving back into uniform towards the end of his career he was a response Sergeant overseeing a team of young and eager police officers. But that isn’t the real story. Richard wrote an anonymous blog called The Night Jack in which he described the realities of policing. He won the Orwell prize for writing and donated his prize to police charities. You would have thought that would be a reason to celebrate, however The Times newspaper hacked into Richard’s emails and outed him as the author. Disciplinary action followed by his employer. Richard took the newspaper to court and eventually won his case. Richard looks back philosophically on events and we discover that it still hasn’t  dampened his love of writing.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

In this episode we consider the recent report by the HMIC on bad practises within the UK police service. It makes grim reading. What makes it worse it that it is not politically driven but based on solid verifiable evidence.  What is clear is that the Chief Constables have to own this report and deliver on it.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast from Award Winning author Iain DonnellyMaggie Oliver worked in serious crime investigations and helped to expose the serious sexual abuse of vulnerable children that had been going on for many years in Greater Manchester and most notably in Rochdale. Maggie eventually turned whistleblower in frustration that she was not being listened to, and ultimately decided to resign from the job she loved. She has become one of the most prominent campaigners against child sexual abuse in the UK, and she was the founder of the Maggie Oliver foundation.  Originally released on 21st September 2022

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast from Award Winning author Iain DonnellyThis week was a very weird (but enjoyable) episode, because Iain interviewed Steve Donnelly, his brother. Steve did 15 years in the Met police doing a lot of difficult and dangerous jobs before retraining in law and becoming a successful criminal barrister. He followed the IRA as a surveillance officer and was one of Salman Rushdie's protection officers during the period of time when he was at a very high risk of assassination by the Iranian regime.First Aired Aug 22

In this episode we consider the current state of policing in the UK and we make no apology of the fact that we think it’s bleak. Of course that’s just our opinion as are the suggestions we respectfully offer up to the new Prime Minister.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

Andy Rhodes is the former Chief Constable of the Lancashire Constabulary and the national lead for wellbeing for the police services within England and Wales.Recorded over Christmas 2016 and in a remarkably candid interview he shares his vision of the future, where the police service is at the moment and some of his own battles that have shaped him into the leader he is today.A fascinating insight into a senior leader within senior management.References: www.strongyoungminds.org www.lancashire.police.ukThe "Buzz" mentioned in this podcast is an internal intranet chat board for the employee's of Lancashire Constabulary to share their views and discuss topics.The Thin Blue Mind podcast in association with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

The Lancashire Violence Reduction Network are a team of specialists from health, education, police, youth offending, probation, local government and social care who are working together to share best practices and connect services to tackle violent crime and its underlying causes.We talk to Detective Chief Superintendent Sue Clarke who is leading Lancashire Constabulary's initiative to tackle crime through a trauma informed approach. Joining Sue is Rose Latham and Daniel Wolstencroft, who through their lived experiences formed Empower the Invisible Project. Borne from the ideas of people with lived experience of childhood sexual abuse who wanted to change the lack of support and also the lack of understanding from some professionals about how trauma in childhood in particular childhood sexual abuse impacts on the life of those affected.

In this episode we continue looking at the penal system and discuss whether the death penalty has a place in modern society. The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast from award winning author Iain Donnelly How do the best police officers think? Interview with Professor Jason Roach.First aired on 23rd May 2022

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast from award winning author Iain Donnelly Jaiye Warwick-Saunders was the first openly gay black officer in the Met. What could possibly go wrong? Jaiye describes his career in this episode.First aired on 11th July 2022

In this episode we will be looking at prisons, what is their purpose and are they fit for the job?The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

In a break from the usual discussions Dave Thomas speaks to Jackie Malton, a no-nonsense girl from Leicestershire who joined the police force in the 1970s when women were kept apart from the men. She became the model for Lynda La Plant’s character DI Jane Tennison. Feisty and determined, Jackie worked in CID and the famous flying squad before rising to become one of only three female detective chief inspectors in the Metropolitan Police. In The Real Prime Suspect, Malton describes the struggles she faced as a gay woman in the Metropolitan Police, where sexism and homophobia were rife.She is joined by former Detective Chief Superintendent Sue Clarke. Both women, cut from the same cloth but from different generations. They compare their own experiences of policing. Often funny, sometimes sad but never with regret. The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

In this episode we will be looking at firearms officers, the training they receive, firearms incidents and the post incident procedure following a fatal shooting. We are joined by Darren Ware. Former soldier and police firearms officer and now a post incident manager with Lancashire Constabulary.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

On Sunday 18th September 2022, it will be ten years since Greater Manchester Police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone were murdered in a gun and grenade ambush after they were lured to a house in Manchester, in response to a false report of a burglary. As part of his Policing Friendship Tour, Policing Insight and PolicingTV Publisher recently met Greater Manchester Police Federation Chair Lee Broadbent, to remember those two officers. Bernard and Lee also discuss the broader challenges of frontline policing, the impact of police pension changes on officer morale, and the state of play in Greater Manchester Police under a relatively new Chief Constable.  

In this episode we will be looking at the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner or PCC. Brought in to replace the old police authorities and make Chief Constables more accountable. But has it worked? We will be looking at this and providing our opinions.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

In this episode we look at the subject of police pursuits and how they could infringe the offences of careless and dangerous driving. There is currently no exemption in law to these offences and no account is taken of police driver training and the higher standards they drive to.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

In this episode Dave Thomas speaks with the then CEO of the college of policing Mike Cunningham. Recorded a while back just prior to his retirement, Mike is in reflective mood as he looks back on his career.In this week's NightJack piece, Richard Horton reflects on unexpected good news from the front line and how police uniform has changed beyond recognition over three decades.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

In this episode we will be looking at the recently published HMICFRS report looking at the police’s poor  response to serious acquisitive crime. We will be taking apart it’s findings and debating why everything can’t be a priority.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast from award winning author Iain Donnelly How are extreme threat counter-terrorism operations managed today. Interview with Warren Barlow QPMFirst aired on 2nd May 2022

Policing Insight and PolicingTV Publisher Bernard Rix recently met Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Greater Manchester Police's recently appointed District Commander for Tameside.Whilst "on foot patrol" around Ashton-under-Lyme within the Tameside District, Phil and Bernard discuss his new policing challenge within Tameside; his experiences and learning from his time as Greater Manchester Police's Director of Information; and how the new(ish) Chief Constable is exerting a considerable positive influence on the force. 

Keith Fraser has spent much of how working life trying to stop young people getting into trouble - and dealing with the aftermath when they do. He spent over 30 years in the police - first at the Met and then in the West Midlands where, as a superintendent, he became one of the most senior Black officers in the country.Keith was behind an innovative, prevention-based approach to tackling gang crime and has used his experience at the Youth Justice Board, after taking over as Chair in April 2020. He is also involved in the inaugural ‘Inspire Justice Awards’ which are designed to celebrate the contribution of criminal justice support workers, such as call handlers, data analysts and training staff.In the latest edition of ‘Talking Crime’, Policing TV’s Chief Presenter, Danny Shaw, spoke to Keith Fraser about youth violence, discrimination in the justice system - and how he got into policing:

In this episode Dave Thomas interviews Mike Barton, the former Chief Constable of Durham Police. Mike has been an advocate of having a sensible debate on drugs and whilst chief, Durham became the top performing force in the country despite the austerity funding cuts. It’s a fascinating insight into the man.In radio NightJack , Richard Horton casts a sceptical eye over the Home Office’s recent call for a review into Police Productivity.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV the leading policing media channel

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast from award winning author Iain Donnelly Undercover policing. Interview with Shay Doyle, author of Deep Cover. Shay describes how he infiltrated some of the most violent gangs in the UK. First aired on the 9th May

In this episode we will be looking at whether UK police should be routinely armed. There are cultural issues, cost implications and training abstractions to consider amongst many other factors. Dave Thomas, in his first monologue looks at why we as police officers wear emotional masks at work and why that is not good for us.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

When she took up her role in 2021, Lucy D’Orsi made history: the first female Chief Constable of British Transport Police (BTP).The move came as a surprise to many because the force, which is responsible for policing railways and train stations across England, Scotland and Wales, has traditionally been seen as appealing more to men, with one of the lowest representations of female officers in the UK.However, its new leader is determined to change that. In fact, the former Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner has a series of plans for BTP. She wants to reform security on the rail network, through better coordination and more effective use of phone data, drones and CCTV cameras. And, with the Premier League season approaching, she has clear ideas about how to combat disorder on train journeys to football matches

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast Series from Iain Donnelly :This episode marked the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. Iain interviews Falklands veteran ex-Ch Supt Adrian Tudway.  First aired on 16th May

In this episode we will be looking at the offence of rape and it’s very low conviction rate in the UK courts. The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast Series from Iain Donnelly :This episode marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Ulster Constabulary - Iain interview  Stephen White, ex-RUC ACC and Chair of RUC George Cross Association. First aired on 4th July 2022

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have published a new race strategy for the police service in England and Wales. Launching the Police Race Action Plan in May, the NPCC said it committed Chief Constables to establishing an "anti-racist police service and to explain or reform race disparities”. The Plan, which will be finalised in December after consultation, is subject to external scrutiny and oversight by an independent panel, known as ISOB, which says: "The focus of the Plan is on the experiences and concerns of Black people due to the starkness of the racial disparities present in policing's interactions with Black communities."ISOB’s chair is a barrister, Abimbola Johnson, who practices from the London chambers, 25 Bedford Row. In the latest edition of ’Talking Crime’, Policing TV’s Chief Presenter, Danny Shaw, spoke to Abi about keeping the Police Race Action Plan on track, institutional racism in the service, Black representation among officers - and how she came to be apply for this crucial role.

In this episode we will be looking at trial by jury and whether the process, which is over a thousand years old and enshrined in the Magna Carta, is fit for the 21st century. Richard Horton continues his Night Jack blog and discusses the role of the police and crime commissioner.The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing media channel.

Policing TV brings you a new Podcast Series from Iain Donnelly :In this episode, Iain has a fascinating conversation with Bob Gallagher MBE. Bob has had an incredible career, firstly in the Royal Navy, very nearly losing his life in the Falklands War of 1982. He went on to become one of the most experienced crime scene investigators in the UK. Bob began his career working on the Harold Shipman serial killer investigation and ended it as the lead crime scene investigator for the Manchester Arena attack that killed 22 people. ***WARNING: This episode contains extremely graphic and potentially upsetting material***First published 6th June 2022

By late February 2020 it had become clear to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) that UK policing needed a dedicated co-ordination centre to deal with the coronavirus crisis. NPCC Chair Martin Hewitt became the ‘Gold' commander with Assistant Chief Constable Owen Weatherill as ’Silver’ of an operation that was codenamed ’Talla'.  Over the following weeks and months the pair worked flat out on Operation Talla, drawing up guidance for officers, interpreting and disseminating constantly-changing Covid laws and leading efforts to procure personal protective equipment (PPE). In this edition of ‘Talking Crime’, Policing TV’s Chief Presenter, Danny Shaw, speaks to ACC Weatherill about the unprecedented police operation - and the Talla Awards Ceremony which recognised the many officers and staff who gave their all during the pandemic: