In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett examine a wide range of policing developments from the UK and around the world. The discussion covers falling crime rates in Canada and London, the strengths and limits of crime severity indexes, domestic abuse involving police employees, Martin’s Law, child abuse reporting in Finland, police reform in Nigeria and the growing international debate around artificial intelligence and surveillance.

The episode also takes a closer look at a controversial Policy Exchange report on the Police Race Action Plan, including its claims about cost, operational impact and the future of anti-racism policy in policing. Later, the conversation turns to police drones, with examples from the Metropolitan Police, Dubai, York Regional Police and Western Australia showing how forces are beginning to use drones as first responders, tactical tools and sources of real-time situational awareness.

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Key takeaways
Crime fell in Canada in 2025, continuing a wider international trend that often receives less attention than high-profile individual crimes.
Crime severity indexes can provide a more meaningful picture than simply counting every offence as equal.
Research suggests police officers and staff experiencing domestic abuse may receive a poorer service than members of the public.
Finland’s experience shows that lowering reporting thresholds without adding resources can create delays and reduce investigative effectiveness.
Nigeria’s move towards state-level police forces offers lessons for countries considering national restructuring or mergers.
A Policy Exchange report questions the cost, focus and future direction of the Police Race Action Plan.
Drone-as-first-responder programmes are changing how quickly police can assess incidents and deploy resources.
The episode highlights the value of learning internationally as policing faces shared challenges around reform, technology and public trust.

Chapters
01:04 – Is crime really falling?
03:41 – Should every crime count equally?
07:59 – Domestic abuse, Martin’s Law and child protection
11:46 – What police reform can learn from Nigeria
14:48 – The Police Race Action Plan under scrutiny
21:08 – DNA forensics and lion poaching
23:15 – How drones are changing frontline policing
30:12 – Wildfires, resilience and what comes next

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