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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 January 2026
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
A modern police career should include periodic refresher training on a five-year cycle, and be properly accredited, so that skills are maintained throughout service. Without that, we cannot expect officers to keep up with the fast-changing challenges of crime. Modern policing demands specialists, but unless front-line officers have solid core skills, specialist work cannot succeed.
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