This presentation from Dr Rick Muir at the Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA) Conference focuses on the future of policing reform under a new Labour government, exploring the historical context of police reform, the impact of austerity, and the challenges faced by the new administration.

Dr. Rick Muir discusses the Safer Streets Mission, a long-term strategy aimed at reducing crime and improving public safety, emphasizing a mission-led approach that involves collaboration across government departments. He highlights the need for a stronger Home Office and the challenges posed by public finances and the criminal justice system, concluding with an optimistic outlook for a stable government that can implement a clear direction for policing.

Takeaways

• The new Labour government faces significant challenges in policing reform.
• Historical context is crucial to understanding current policing issues.
• Austerity has stretched the police’s role in society.
• Crime has fallen, but its complexity has increased.
• The Safer Streets Mission aims to halve violence against women and girls.
• A mission-led approach emphasizes long-term goals and prevention.
• The Home Office’s role in policing will become more active.
• Public finances pose a challenge for increased policing investment.
• Collaboration across government departments is essential for success.
• A stable government provides an opportunity for clearer direction in policing.

Sound Bites

• “What can we expect under the new administration?”
• “Crime has fallen, but the types of crime are more complex.”
• “The police role has been stretched by austerity.”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Policing Reform
01:46 – Historical Context of Police Reform
08:02 – Current Challenges Facing Policing
16:57 – Labour Government’s Commitments and Goals
24:05 – Mission-Led Approach to Policing
33:51 – Challenges Ahead for Policing Reform

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