The Sutherland Report

The Sutherland Report, officially known as the "Royal Commission on Police Administration," was a detailed study conducted in the late 1970s in the UK. It examined how police services were organized, managed, and operated, aiming to improve efficiency, accountability, and community relations. The report recommended reforms such as modernizing leadership structures, increasing transparency, and fostering closer ties with communities. Its insights have influenced police reforms by emphasizing professionalism and better governance, ultimately shaping modern policing standards to be more effective, transparent, and responsive to public needs.