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Good practice and case studies

These examples provide useful pointers and contacts to authorities and community safety partnerships that have been successful and innovative in their work.

The case studies from police authorities were highlighted in our audit and inspection work since 2009.

 
 
Developing transformational efficiency in Surrey
20 July 2010
Surrey Police Authority show how to sustain value for money in the police service.
Developing transformational efficiency in Cumbria
20 July 2010
Cumbria Police Authority show how to sustain value for money in the police service.
Developing transformational efficiency in Derbyshire
20 July 2010
Derbyshire Police Authority show how to sustain value for money in the police service.
Greater Manchester Police Authority - Appropriate Adult Volunteers Scheme
12 May 2010
Greater Manchester Police Authority has overcome the problems caused by the delay in providing an Appropriate Adult Scheme to support young people and vulnerable adults detained by the Police.
Greater Manchester Police Authority - Working with local authorities to improve community safety
12 May 2010
The Authority has developed an excellent working relationship with the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), resulting in improved community safety outcomes.
Hampshire Police Authority - Professional standards and human resources
5 May 2010
The Authority has improved its arrangements for the oversight of complaints by combining two committees into a new Professional Standards and Personnel Committee.
Wiltshire Police Authority - Partnership working on local community area boards
27 April 2010
The Council aimed to increase information sharing and cooperation by aligning the police, fire and NHS involvement with the area boards.
Lancashire Police Authority - Overseeing performance data
16 March 2010
The Authority uses its analysis and scrutiny of performance data constructively to challenge the force.
Gwent Police Authority - Staying Ahead review
16 March 2010
The Authority's Staying Ahead review is a wide-ranging and ambitious strategic review of policing in Gwent.
Avon and Somerset Police Authority - Working in partnership to improve public confidence
16 March 2010
Avon and Somerset Police Authority has been active in influencing all five local area agreements (LAAs) across the constabulary area.
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