We appreciate the openness of those who gave evidence, but fear that under pressure leaders can default to a defensive position, missing opportunities to help the public understand the challenges they face or to build trust by admitting mistakes. We 64 Policing priorities urge leaders across policing to recognise the true scale of the changes needed and the benefits of open dialogue with citizens, notwithstanding that some operational details will need to remain confidential.

We appreciate the openness of those who gave evidence, but fear that under pressure leaders can default to a defensive position, missing opportunities to help the public understand the challenges they face or to build trust by admitting mistakes. We 64 Policing priorities urge leaders across policing to recognise the true scale of the changes needed and the benefits of open dialogue with citizens, notwithstanding that some operational details will need to remain confidential. Type: conclusion | Number: 36 | Paragraph: 81 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 91. The evidence tells us that the police do have a role in crime prevention. For example, hotspot policing, when deployed effectively, helps prevent crime. The Government also recognises that policing alone cannot prevent all crimes from taking place, other agencies also have a role to play. 92. Si