Going equipped issue 10

I am delighted to bring you this momentous 10th edition of Going equipped. After five years of publications, we have had articles or peer reviews from almost every force in the country. This has meant real contributions to improving policing by showcasing the research, roles and ideas of those in service.  

As always, it’s important to state that Going equipped is written by policing for policing. If you are an officer or staff member in any British force or overseas territory, we would love to have your contributions. Just email your interest and ideas to goingequipped@college.police.uk  

In this bumper edition you will find a great mix of articles, including a long read on enhanced video response, which Dorset Police have trialled. We also have articles on public order dress codes, anti-social behaviour at football matches and dyslexia in police leadership. 

We always have lots of submissions around public protection and violence against women and girls, and this edition is no different. We feature a practice note on the brilliant campaign by Thames Valley Police to increase reporting of non-contact sexual offences following the Angiolini Inquiry recommendations. There is also an article from a colleague in Greater Manchester Police about the dangers of artificial intelligence in creating indecent images of children. 

Whatever your role or interests, I am sure there will be an article you enjoy. My thanks to everyone who has contributed to edition 10, but also everyone who has been part of Going equipped over the last five years, whether as an author, peer reviewer, member of the editorial board or part of the College of Policing team.  

Thank you for your support and I hope you are all looking forward to the next five years!