The Authority attended the latest general meeting of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) on 28 and 29 January, the first meeting of the year.

As an associate member, alongside the other associate members; Jersey Police Authority, British Transport Police Authority, Civil Nuclear Police Authority, City of London Police Authority and the Ministry of Defence Police Committee, the Authority participates in all general meetings and inputs to the portfolio work of the APCC as relevant.

The January meeting had a focus on the policing landscape reform currently under development for England and Wales, with the Authority invited to share experiences of reform in Scotland. This input to Police and Crime Commissioners builds on knowledge exchange discussions in late 2025 with the APCC and Home Office Joint Reform Team. The Authority and Police Scotland are committed to continued knowledge exchange with colleagues in England and Wales as the reform agenda develops.

As well as dedicated discussions on reform, the general meeting heard updates on and considered:
• Road safety,
• Operation Ford, focused on elected official safety and security,
• Funding in England and Wales, and
• Leadership Development.

Over the course of the general meeting members also heard from the Local Transport Minister, Lillian Greenwood, Policing Minister, Sarah Jones, and Minister for Prisons and Reoffending, Lord Timpson. While updates are often focused predominantly on policing in England and Wales, they are a great opportunity to share practice and learning and look at opportunities for collaboration and improvement.