A week celebrating neighbourhood policing, with learning, inspiration and opportunities to get involved
Neighbourhood policing week of action 2026
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We are joining forces across England and Wales to celebrate neighbourhood policing week of action 2026, running from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June.
Across the week, we'll recognise the vital contribution of neighbourhood officers, police community support officers (PCSOs) and volunteers. We'll focus on leadership in neighbourhood policing and what works to tackle local crime and anti-social behaviour.
Neighbourhood policing is more than a role, it is a specialism that requires knowledge, skill and strong leadership. Officers and PCSOs working in neighbourhood teams are often the first point of contact for communities. They build trust, prevent crime and deal with the local issues, including anti-social behaviour, that matter most to the people they serve.
Online events to take part in
These events are open to all officers, staff and volunteers interested in neighbourhood policing. Use the 'Book a place' button under each event to register on Microsoft Teams.
Problem-solving serious violence at fast food restaurants
- Monday 15 June, 10am to 11am
- Mark Brennan, Senior Regional Implementation Advisor, College of Policing
Online networks and child safety: understanding the threat from Com networks
- Monday 15 June, 12pm to 1pm
- Detective Chief Inspector Olly Clark, Metropolitan Police Service and Detective Inspector Jon Weir, North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
Neighbourhood policing week: the national picture and launch of training for sergeants and inspectors
- Tuesday 16 June, 10am to 11am
- Assistant Chief Constable Michelle Shooter, Derbyshire Constabulary
From neighbourhood to national: how local intelligence disrupts serious organised acquisitive crime
- Tuesday 16 June, 12pm to 1pm
- Stephanie Coombes, Head of Intelligence at Opal
Safer parks: improving access for women and girls
- Tuesday 16 June, 2pm to 3pm
- Dr Anna Barker, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Leeds, Dr Fran Pontin, Lecturer at University of Leeds and Helen Forman, Urban Design Lead at West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Stop and search training: using ‘A Different View’ to build officer confidence and improve encounters
- Wednesday 17 June, 10am to 11am
- Chris Williams, Senior Policy Advisor at the College of Policing
Operation STOP: using GPS tagging to reduce persistent shop theft in Sussex
- Wednesday 17 June, 12pm to 1pm
- Detective Inspector Martin Harmer, Sussex Police
Reaching the right people: using SOLV for targeted public messaging
- Thursday 18 June, 10am to 11am
- Rupert Heaven, SOLV Technology
Reducing youth anti-social behaviour: lessons from Operation Concur
- Thursday 18 June, 12pm to 1pm
- PC Abbey White and PC Ian Mitchell, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Fraud and cybercrime: understanding the threat and protecting your communities
- Thursday 18 June, 2pm to 3pm
- Sarah Kennedy, Outreach and Engagement Officer, City of London Police
Supporting officer welfare: using automated trauma tracking to start better conversations
- Friday 19 June, 10am to 11am
- Inspector Stuart King KPM, Operational Lead, Avon and Somerset Police
Faces in our communities: maximising opportunities to disrupt crime and disorder through facial recognition
- Friday 19 June, 12pm to 1pm
- Inspector Ben Gwyer, South Wales Police
All sessions will be recorded and added to the modernising neighbourhood policing group on Knowledge Hub, a platform for UK policing to share information, discuss ideas and collaborate. You will need to register with your police.uk email address.
New training for leaders
Having the right training and support matters. On Tuesday 17 June, we will launch the next phase of our Neighbourhood policing programme (NPP), introducing dedicated professional training for the sergeants and inspectors who lead front line neighbourhood policing teams.
Building on training already available to officers and PCSOs, this new provision supports the development of a genuine career pathway in neighbourhood policing, in line with the government's Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
Share what works in your force
We are encouraging forces to use the week as an opportunity to showcase the neighbourhood policing initiatives making a real difference to the communities they serve.
From reducing anti-social behaviour to building trust with local people, there is much to celebrate. We want those stories to be heard.
Forces are also invited to submit their initiatives to our practice bank, where the most effective approaches can be shared to help raise the standard of neighbourhood policing across the service.
Stay connected throughout the week
In collaboration with the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the National Police Wellbeing Service, Oscar Kilo, we will be sharing resources, case studies and evidence-based guidance across our social media channels throughout the week.
Follow us and join the conversation using #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek.
