College of Policing

We recently met Sergeant Stuart Ford, who leads the City of London Police Cycling Team. His approach to policing is rooted in respect, empathy, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Beyond his policing duties, Stuart is also involved in the UK Police Unity Tour (UKPUT), which raises awareness for officers who have lost their lives in service and provides support for their families. He strongly emphasises physical and mental wellbeing, recognising that these are crucial to both personal resilience and effective service. By prioritising these aspects, he ensures that officers are not only fit for duty but also better equipped to handle the challenges of the job. Stuart’s dedication reminds us that our commitment to serving the community doesn’t end when the shift does - it’s part of who we are, every day. See further: https://lnkd.in/emsmsNh8 #CodeofEthics

We’re updating the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) to make it more flexible and better aligned to the real-world challenges police officers face. The PCDA has been redesigned to maintain high standards while giving forces more freedom to align local courses operational demands that recruits will face. Assessments will focus on work-based skills, so courses resemble the regulated profession model used for nursing degree apprenticeships. Forces can also offer student officers an alternative final assessment to a written dissertation. This follows an announcement from the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson MP, of increased funding and different statutory assessment requirements for the PCDA. The programme will continue be run in close partnership with forces and educational institutions from 1 April 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eKVjm8nr

Last week, a North Yorkshire Police inspector born on the morning of his father’s passing out parade was surprised by his parents at our Ryton site, 30 years after his own passing out parade at the very same spot - marking an amazing 70 years of combined service to the police from the father-son duo. Read more about this remarkable family story ⬇

The UK is hosting the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly, which will take place from 4 to 7 November 2024 in Glasgow. The largest global gathering of senior law enforcement officials will bring together some 1,000 participants, including heads of police, ministers, and senior government officials from around the world. As part of this international event, the College of Policing will have a stand at the law enforcement exhibition, which aims to showcase the best of UK policing and law enforcement, with a focus on the three General Assembly themes - Global Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration.

🌐 Over 90% of reported crimes now have a digital component, creating both challenges and opportunities for police investigations. Criminals are also adapting to these opportunities, using tools like the dark web to evade surveillance. As #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth comes to an end, take a look at our courses for police officers and staff. These courses, covering deepfake content, the dark web, cryptocurrency and more, are designed to support police respond to digital elements of investigations. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/diMyyHGw

We're looking for a Data and Tools Lead to help us develop a team that can understand and influence the national productivity data, diagnosis and performance landscape in policing. We want to hear from you if you have: 📊 an established track record in data management, data analysis, and creation of tools and approaches 👮♂️ up to date knowledge of the policing environment 🤝 the ability to build constructive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders ✅ skills in creating and developing a high performing team, bringing a collaborative and flexible style to the role Join us in making a tangible difference to policing productivity and effectiveness. If you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role in transformative change and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we want to hear from you. Find out more and apply by 6 November: https://lnkd.in/grA8fnWp

Handling an increasing volume and complexity of calls, along with online and social media contacts, places significant demands on control room staff. We have resources to support forces with: 🔹 attracting, supporting, and leading control room teams 🔹 delivering quality public contact and service 🔹 managing demand effectively 🔹 using technology to improve contact management 🔹 supporting staff wellbeing with dedicated toolkits from Oscar Kilo UK Find out more about the work we've been doing with forces to improve control room services: https://lnkd.in/ectAPPXA #InternationalControlRoomWeek

For over 25 years, Joanne has worked in the control room at Cambridgeshire Constabulary, handling emergency calls and supporting police efforts across Cambridgeshire. As Joanne approaches retirement, she shares her experiences with us for #InternationalControlRoomWeek, reflecting on the challenges, rewards, and moments of her career.

Our CEO, Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh QPM joined Nick Ferrari on LBC this morning, discussing the new measures on police accountability announced by the Home Secretary yesterday. 🎧 Listen back to the full interview from 1 hour 35 minutes: https://lnkd.in/dxra9RG

Today, as part of #InternationalControlRoomWeek, we recognise the vital role of Metropolitan Police Despatchers like Naz Siddiqi and Sackhira Grant, who manage critical incidents and ensure effective emergency responses.