The rapid spread of online disinformation poses one of the biggest challenges to public trust and confidence in police, Commissioner Andrew Coster told delegates to the Police Association’s annual conference.
The spirit of optimism was keeping a low profile at the 2022 conference as guest speakers canvassed the theme of future challenges for policing and the world.
Cited as a "life saver" at the climax of the Parliament protests earlier this year, sponge rounds could become an effective tool for officers facing violent subjects.
The Police Association's newest Life Member is senior employment adviser Steve Hawkins, who was welcomed into the fold at the 2022 annual conference last month.