Director's Blog
It's the economy, stupid!
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In 2007, more people polled by Ipsos MORI identified crime as one of the most important issues facing Britain than any other concern. Yet according to data published this week, it is now
Measuring peace
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John Graham asks whether the evidence used in the recently launched UK Peace Index stands up to full scrutiny.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water
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John Graham looks at why the Home Office's plans for direct entry to the police service must ensure that opportunities for 'promotion up the ranks' are not compromised.
Policing and diversity
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The lack of ethnic diversity in the police service remains a concern despite improvements in recent years. Our Director looks at why this issue should remain on the policing agenda.
Over-policed and under-protected
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John Graham explains why a different approach to police training and supervision is needed when it comes to policing young adults.
Director, John Graham
Director, John Graham offers his personal views on some of the big policing issues of the day . Appointed Director of the Police Foundation in 2005, John's voice is one of the few independent sources of information and expertise in the field of policing, uninfluenced by the vested interests of party politics or the Police Service.
He has previously worked as a civil servant in Government (Home Office, Cabinet Office) and writes frequently on policing and related issues, especially youth crime and criminal justice.
If you would like to respond to any of the blog entries please leave a comment or contact John directly - john.graham@police-foundation.org.uk.
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- PCCs - getting down to business
- Remodelling the IPCC
- Get out the vote
- The hidden impact of organised crime
- Utmost discretion
- Can policing be bought and sold?
- Policing and the Recession
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