Leadership. Standards. Performance. | College of Policing
The College of Policing was established in 2012 as the professional body for everyone who works for the police service in England and Wales. The purpose of the College is to provide those working in policing with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent crime, protect the public, and secure public trust.
About us - College of Policing
About 600 people work for the College of Policing across England and Wales. This includes seconded officers and staff from forces. We also have a network of associates that partner with us as trainers, coaches, assessors, designers and expert witnesses. Find out more about our people.
Career & learning - College of Policing
Leadership skills at every stage of your career. Our National Centre for Police Leadership (NCPL) is for everyone working in policing. It sets the standards for leadership and provides guidance, tools and development opportunities. The NCPL is supporting forces to deliver our police leadership programme to officers, staff, and volunteers across ...
Policing guidance - College of Policing
Evidence briefings. Problem-solving guides. Serious violence hotspots. Problem solving violent crime: a guide for analysts. Other practical guidance. Sexism and misogyny in policing. Sharing photographs or film of people in an intimate state. Our guidance to support policing to provide consistency and a better service for the public.
Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
The competency and values framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you, as a police officer or member of staff, to be effective in your role and uphold the Code of Ethics. It plays a significant role in the recruitment, assessment, and development of officers and staff ...
Ethical policing principles | College of Policing
Jan 24, 2024 · Ethical policing requires courage, respect and empathy, and public service. These principles help us make and reflect on our professional decisions. – making, communicating and being accountable for decisions, and standing against anything that …
Guidance for ethical and professional behaviour in policing
Jan 24, 2024 · Code of Ethics guidance to help put the ethical policing principles into day-to-day practice. First published. 24 January 2024. Effective policing is built on public trust and confidence. This depends on a policing profession that is ethical and professional in the way that it respects, listens, responds, improves and serves the public.
Code of Ethics | College of Policing
The 2024 Code of Ethics and the 2023 Code of Practice for Ethical Policing do not set the standards against which conduct should be assessed. Those standards are set by the Police Conduct Regulations for police officers and the Police Staff Council handbook, or by separate terms and conditions of employment for police staff employed by …
Continuing professional development (CPD) | College of Policing
Definition. CPD is ongoing; it enables the individual, in collaboration with their organisation, to maintain, develop and gain recognition for existing and new professional skills, knowledge and competence. We do this to ensure we continue to provide high quality policing to keep the public safe and help to drive career aspirations.
Career pathways - College of Policing
Operational support. Intelligence. Investigation. Roads policing. Neighbourhood policing. Response policing. Different routes through policing – whether you’re an officer, support staff or a volunteer. There are many different ways you can progress your policing career as you gain skills and experience. You can develop in your role, manage ...