A.P. Security Have Signed the Police Industry Charter

A.P. Security Signs the Police Industry Charter to Strengthen Partnership with UK Policing

A.P. Security has officially signed the Police Industry Charter, marking an important step in enhancing its collaboration with UK policing. Launched in March 2024, the Charter aims to improve the partnership between industry and UK police forces, focusing on better service delivery and operational efficiency.

Collaborative Efforts

The Charter was developed with input from BlueLight Commercial, the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), the Research and Innovation Steering Committee (RISC), the Home Office, and the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser. It establishes key principles to guide the collaboration between industry and policing.

Charter Objectives

The Police Industry Charter focuses on several key goals:

• Strengthening Partnerships: Improving cooperation between policing and industry.
• Promoting Open Dialogue: Encouraging transparent communication to tackle challenges and explore new opportunities.
• Expanding Leadership Development: Offering leadership training to enhance skills across sectors.
• Increasing Return on Investment: Ensuring products and services provide maximum value.
• Fostering Skill Development: Using industry expertise to advance police capabilities.
• Encouraging Interoperability: Prioritising compatibility in systems and products.
• Supporting Efficiency: Leveraging technology to improve policing effectiveness.
• Ensuring Transparency: Maintaining a clear relationship between industry and policing.
• Promoting Reciprocity: Encouraging all signatories to follow the Charter’s principles.

A.P. Security’s Commitment

By signing the Police Industry Charter, A.P. Security commits to key principles that enhance policing standards. This includes:

1. Interoperability: Ensuring products and services work seamlessly with existing police systems.
2. Transparency: Providing clear information about products, services, and business practices.
3. Professional Development: Supporting training and leadership development for police and industry professionals.
4. Sustainability: Adopting practices that are environmentally responsible and support long-term viability.

These commitments are designed to improve the quality and efficiency of policing, benefiting both the public and the industry.