The Police Foundation is the only independent charity focused entirely on developing people's knowledge and understanding of policing and challenging the police service and the government to improve policing for the benefit of the public. The Police Foundation acts as a bridge between the public, the police and the government, while being owned by none of them. Read more...
The Police Foundation improves policing and promotes the safety and security of every citizen by providing an independent, evidence-led perspective on policing and related matters. It has three main aims:
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To pose challenging questions and promote debate on policing and police reform
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To provide commentary, knowledge and insight into contemporary policing issues
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To undertake research to inform policing policy and improve practice
Policing and the recession
The Police Foundation is planning a conference on policing and the recession. The event, which will be sponsored by BT, is expected to take place in early September in London and will identify opportunties to work collaboratively and improve productivity in times of public service disinvestment. Speakers will be Michael Bichard, Director of the Institute for Government, Peter Neyroud, Chief Executive of the National Policing Improvement Agency and David Albury, Co-Chair of the Innovation Unit.
Independent Commission on Youth Crime
The Independent Commission has been seeking views on a consultation paper Responding to youth crime and antisocial behaviour. Click here to read more.
Click here to listen to the discussion on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, featuring John Graham, Director of the Police Foundation 
Protecting the public: supporting the police to succeed
In December 2009, the Home Office published the White Paper - Protecting the public: supporting the police to succeed with the aim of making the police more accountable to the public and delivering cost savings through working better in partnership, improving efficiency and standardising procurement. Read the Police Foundation's response here.
What is policing for? Examining the impact and implications of contemporary policing intervention
The Economic and Social Research Council has published What is policing for? Examining the impact and implications of contemporary policing intervention. This publication is pertinent in the light of the challenges presented by global recession and highlights the views of experts given during a Public Policy Seminar series organised by the ESRC in collaboration with the Scottish Institute for Policing Research, The Police Foundation and the Universities' Police Science Institute. Order a free hard copy of the report or to download an electronic copy. To find out more about the ESRC click here
The Briefing
We have received positive feedback on our Briefing series. Edition 8 on Policing mentally disordered offenders, in addition to the preceding issues, is available for purchase online. Click here if you want to find out more about the series.
Oxford Policing Policy Forum
The 8th Forum will be held on 8th February 2010. It will consider the policing of drugs and alcohol and whether harm reduction is the way forward. A presentation will be given by Professor Jonathan Caulkin, USA.
The DNA Database
In May 2009, the Government started a consultation on how long finger prints and DNA should be held on the DNA database. Click here to read the Police Foundation's response.
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