On Sunday night, Martin Hewitt, the former chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, who oversaw the UK’s enforcement of lockdown laws during the Covid pandemic, was named as the commander of the border security command.
In this re-published video from the PTV archives we hear how Martin, in his role on the NPCC believed UK policing was facing a defining challenge in relation to public trust and confidence – one which required officers and organisations to listen to and learn from those who experience prejudice – as he explained to Policing Insight Publisher Bernard Rix on a leg of his Policing Friendship Walking Tour. They discuss the importance of addressing violence against women, the need for legitimacy and trust in policing, and the performance and funding challenges that the police face.
The conversation also touches on the role of UK policing in a global context and the significance of memorializing fallen officers through charity work.
Takeaways
- The murder of Sarah Everard highlighted critical issues in policing.
- Improving responses to violence against women is a priority for the police.
- Legitimacy in policing is essential for community trust.
- Funding and performance challenges are intertwined in policing.
- UK policing must adapt to the increasing complexity of crime.
- Community engagement is vital for effective policing.
- The structure of UK policing is complex and requires effective management.
- International collaboration is crucial in addressing global crime.
- Memorializing fallen officers is important for the police community.
- Listening to diverse communities is key to improving policing.
Sound Bites
- “This is a defining moment for the service.”
- “We need to improve how we deal with violence against women.”
- “Legitimacy is a part of the legitimacy challenge.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Context of the Conversation
01:07 – The Impact of Sarah Everard’s Murder
05:53 – Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls
11:12 – Legitimacy and Trust in Policing
14:06 – Performance and Funding Challenges in Policing
19:54 – The Role of UK Policing in a Global Context
28:46 – Closing Thoughts and Charity Initiatives
First recorded Nov 21 republished December 23.
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