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Derek Barnett in relation to the publication of the Audit Commission/HMIC reports
Speaking about the publication of today’s reports on police funding and cuts, PSAEW President Derek Barnett said: ‘I do not disagree with the conclusions or analysis of the picture painted by Sir Denis.21/07/2010
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Watchdogs find police could save up to £1 billion
Three national watchdogs, the Audit Commission, HMIC and the Wales Audit Office, have found that the police in England and Wales could save up to £1 billion (12% of central government funding) without reducing police availability.20/07/2010
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Association reaction to spending cuts
The Association's President has responded to the Government's programme of spending cuts. Click here for full details.25/05/2010
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Home Secretary’s Police Federation Conference Speech
Home Secretary Theresa May today proposed a ‘new deal’ for the police, where adherence to Whitehall targets was replaced with stringent local accountability.19/05/2010
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Safe and Confident Neighbourhoods
Safe and Confident Neighbourhoods
The Police Superintendents’ Association welcomes the publication of the Safe and Confident Neighbourhoods Strategy. Speaking on the publication of the report, President Elect, Chief Superintendent Derek Barnett, said: ‘Neighbourhood Policing is now firmly established in all police forces across England and Wales. We have seen increased levels of public confidence and reductions in crime, and a significant contribution to this success has been the partnership working between the police and local authorities, other key partner agencies and the valuable contribution of Police Community Support Officers. ‘The strategy builds upon this success and identifies some additional measures to make Neighbourhood Policing even better. However, the Police Service alone cannot tackle anti-social behaviour and as we continue to face even more contrained public finances it is absolutely vital that partner agencies continue to support this important service to our communities.’02/03/2010
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