In the third and final episode of Chief Constable Andy Prophet of Hertfordshire Constabulary speaks with Policing TV about his national role leading the NPCC portfolio on antisocial behaviour (ASB) — a position he has held for over seven years.

From coordinating best practice and sharing national learning, to facing up to the challenges of persistent ASB, Prophet reflects on how the landscape — and appetite — for tackling ASB has evolved. The discussion also explores broader systemic pressures facing UK policing, from criminal justice backlogs and mental health demand, to the social tensions shaping policing’s role in divided communities.

As the conversation widens, Prophet offers an honest but optimistic perspective on the future of policing — and the importance of partnerships, innovation, and international collaboration.

Takeaways

• Why antisocial behaviour is everyone’s business — policing, partners, and communities
• The value of coordination, evidence-led approaches, and hotspot policing
• Systemic challenges facing UK policing: justice backlogs, mental health, public trust
• The need for stronger cross-force learning and international knowledge-sharing
• Why optimism and realism must go hand-in-hand for leaders in law enforcement

Chapters
00:00 Tackling Antisocial Behaviour: An Overview
03:53 Challenges and Opportunities in Policing
08:43 The Future of Policing: Systemic Challenges Ahead

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