Latest news Custody seminar offered glimpse of virtual future Gwent Police demonstrated their virtual reality suite used for training at the National Custody Seminar at Hinckley Police chief commends officers as custody deaths at zero “We have a custody service that is transparent, safe and professional it’s something we should all be really proud of” Need for custody expansion recognised in wake of 20,000 uplift National Police Chiefs’ Council custody lead launches new guide to help forces plan ahead Quick Reference Guide for police officers A basic summary of your main terms and conditions New Prime Minister must prioritise a serious violent crime strategy Chair John Apter has called on new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make tackling violent crime a priority - POLICE magazine feature (Aug/Sep) Government urged to act on pensions Government needs to take urgent action over millions of public sector pensions including those for the police service, says National Chair - POLICE magazine feature (Aug/Sep) State of Policing highlights need for ‘brave decisions’ The latest State of Policing report found that forces are still performing well against a backdrop of austerity - POLICE magazine feature (Aug/Sep)