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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Productivity Within Policing

23 April 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South

Policing & Resources

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has published its response to an independent review on policing productivity.
  • The Government announces investment of over 230m for technology and innovation in policing.
  • A new Centre for Police Productivity will be established from Autumn 2024.

Issue summary

The government has published its response to an independent review on policing productivity, aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Action requested

The Government announces investment of over £230m for technology and innovation measures in policing. A new Centre for Police Productivity will be established from Autumn 2024 to support these improvements.

Key facts

  • The independent Policing Productivity Review was commissioned by the Home Office in August 2022.
  • The review identified opportunities to save 38 million hours of police officer time annually, equivalent to another 20,000 officers on duty.
  • Over £230m investment is announced at Spring Budget for technology and innovation measures in policing.
  • A new Centre for Police Productivity will be established from Autumn 2024.
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