Rethinking policing in the light of Covid-19

Rethinking policing in the light of Covid-19: What do we mean by the new normal? What impact will this have on policing and crime? How should we prepare ourselves?

– Policing vulnerable people and reducing hidden crime – how can we do better?

– How can we improve relationships between the police and minority communities?

– What needs to be done about the criminal justice system?

– When Covid meets austerity – what may be the impacts on the police ability to serve?

Mr Martin Hewitt Chair NPCC

Ms Karyn McCluskey Chief Executive Community Justice Scotland

Mr David Finlay Associate Cityforum, formerly a Director at the NAO PFI, Member of the regional board for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CCG

Discussion chaired by Mr Gavin Thomas Associate Cityforum and former President Police Superintendents Association

Followed by reflections and conclusions from Mr Phil Baulch Director of Technology & Innovation BT Cisco

This podcast forms part of Cityforum’s virtual policing programme ‘Developing the workforce, culture and capabilities for the future in a post Covid-19 environment – people, tech & resources‘.