In this conversation, Kurtis Christoforides, Chief Executive of Police Now, discusses the future of the organization, emphasizing the importance of specialisms in policing, particularly neighbourhood policing.
He highlights the need for investment in this area and the potential for Police Now to expand its reach beyond England and Wales. The conversation also touches on the challenges of recruitment processes and the importance of learning from past mistakes to improve policing culture.
Kurtis concludes with a call to action for potential recruits to consider a career in neighbourhood policing.
Takeaways
- Police Now is focusing on specialisms in policing.
- Neighbourhood policing is crucial for community trust.
- Investment in neighbourhood policing is essential.
- Police Now aims to expand beyond England and Wales.
- Learning from mistakes is vital for improvement.
- The number of applicants for policing should increase.
- Speed in recruitment is critical to attract talent.
- Cultural challenges within policing need to be addressed.
- Police Now strives to make policing the best it can be.
- A career in neighbourhood policing can drive change.
Sound Bites
- “Specialisms are in Police Now’s future.”
- “Learning from mistakes is so important.”
- “The opportunities are almost endless.”
Chapters
00:00 – The Future of Police Now
02:14 – Specialisms in Policing
06:04 – Geographical Expansion and Global Learning
10:20 – Competitiveness and Recruitment Challenges
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