Influential policing event in full swing

One of the biggest dates in the police calendar is here – the start of the International Policing Exhibition – and with it comes the chance to make the most of an exciting new training programme and find out more about groundbreaking projects happening across the country. Hundreds of police staff, associates and colleagues are
currently gathering at Manchester Central for the exhibition.

It showcases the latest technology, equipment and services
from over 100 leading suppliers to the policing and security sectors in the areas of surveillance, protecting the public, counterterrorism, domestic extremism, public order, serious organised crime, police transport and much more!

As all forces continue to manage the conflicting demands of
budget control with the call for improved performance and delivery, this event offers all levels of police the chance to discover cost-effective solutions in every field of operation.

APA chair, Rob Garnham, said:“The exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to interact with a wide variety of colleagues from a range of partner organisations and suppliers. The exchange of views and exposure to new and innovative ideas stimulate change and increase the opportunity for successful outcomes for the communities that we serve.”

For the first time the exhibition, organised on behalf of the
APA and ACPO in association with the Home Office, features a variety of free educational workshops, presentations and case studies from organisations currently engaged in innovative
projects with police forces and authorities.

The programme, compiled by the National Policing Improvement
Agency (NPIA), ISIS, Greater Manchester Police and the Olympic and Paralympics Policing Co-ordination (OPC) Team,
gives exhibition visitors the opportunity to learn more about
many of the most important topics and projects of the moment.

A highlight is the NPIA’s morning of educational seminars on
their Forensics21 Programme – a project that aims to transform
the delivery of forensics to support the policing vision of a safer society. The seminars will update visitors on the progress of accelerated DNA Profiling Technology, Detainee At Police Station Sampling, National Footwear Database and Citizen Focus.

IT and Communications efficiency will be another key focus
of the programme and other seminars include leadership and
management training and an insight into Greater Manchester
Police’s response to gangs and guns.

Following the success of the live demonstrations at the 2009
event, the 2010 event will host a range of live training features.

Greater Manchester Police will be running demonstrations on
drug detection and hand-to-hand combat, MW Power will have a display of aerial surveillance and Public Safety Cycling will be
offering cycle trials to visitors on a cycle-cone course.

The APA-ACPO National Policing Conference will run alongside the exhibition and is a closed session for members of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Association of Police
Authorities and the Home Office. This conference will deliver a key focus for the policy and direction of policing following the general election, focusing on topics including the 2012 Olympic Games, counter-terrorism, cyber crime and tackling violence and serious organised crime.

See the next issue of Constabulary for a full round up of how the exhibition and conference went.

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