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Productivity Within Policing

23 April 2024

Proposing MP
Chris Philp Con
Croydon South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

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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