Police officers and staff sacrifice so much to keep their communities safe. Police culture is at the centre of many past and current issues in policing. The focus in recent years has been on officer and staff behaviour however it has been at the expense of officer and staff wellbeing. Whilst senior leaders have a … Continue reading Time for A Wellbeing Rethink?
Friends don’t let friends – the role of friends in preventing violence
Looking at an issue through a bystander lens provides another insight into a problem. When we think differently we help provide new ways to address the problem. To think differently we must first see differently. These last weeks the Netflix series Adolescence has raised much needed discussions on boys and men in society. Discussed on … Continue reading Friends don’t let friends – the role of friends in preventing violence
The Power Of The Situation – Part 2
I’ve written before using this title. I applied it to a policing issue. I wanted to use the same title to explore how the power of the situation plays out in many different issues. A focus on the individual is often a priority for many involved in the prevention of harm, however a focus on … Continue reading The Power Of The Situation – Part 2
What happens now really matters…….
Question - Was the shooting of Chris Kaba a collective failure of society to make growing up that bit easier? In my opinion this is the difficult conversation that us a country the United Kingdom requires to have. If not it will happen again and again. In recent days emotions have been running high. The … Continue reading What happens now really matters…….
Who Are We Loyal To?
The recent case involving Northants Chief Constable Nick Adderley further contributes to a reduction in public trust and confidence. In this piece I simply aim to refocus on community. By doing so we can help reduce future harms committed by those within policing. The recent enquiry into former Northamptonshire Chief Constable Nick Adderley and his … Continue reading Who Are We Loyal To?
