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New Policing Reforms Aim to Boost Crime Fighting

1/24/2026

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Shabana Mahmood, Home Secretary, announced policing reforms for England and Wales to improve crime fighting with publicly displayed police performance targets.
Mahmood said central accountability will improve service quality.
The white paper "From local to national: a new model for policing" outlines changes and costs £500 million.
Police chiefs back the reforms but warn that ranking forces could have negative effects; mergers may be considered despite local opposition.

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Shabana Mahmood, Home Secretary, announced policing reforms for England and Wales to improve crime fighting with publicly displayed police performance targets.
Mahmood said central accountability will improve service quality.
The white paper "From local to national: a new model for policing" outlines changes and costs £500 million.
Police chiefs back the reforms but warn that ranking forces could have negative effects; mergers may be considered despite local opposition.