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The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) brings together the expertise and experience of chief police officers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing a professional forum to share ideas and best practice, co-ordinate resources and help deliver effective policing which keeps the public safe.

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LGBT police officers tell young gay people It Gets Better

On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of Policing release the It Gets Better video as part of the global campaign to end homophobic hate and reduce suicide amongst young gay people

ACPO comment on proposals for those who kill police officers to face minimum whole life terms

Theresa May, Home Secretary told the Police Federation Annual Conference pledged to change the law so criminals who kill police officers face minimum whole-life jail terms

ACPO comment on the verdict of the Operation Bullfinch child sexual exploitation trial

Tackling child sexual exploitation is a top priority for the police service. Nothing is more important in policing than protecting vulnerable people