Leadership. Standards. Performance. | College of Policing
WEBThe 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
WEBAbout 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.
Police constable (PC) entry routes | College of Policing
WEBSep 13, 2023 · News. There are currently three main routes into policing: the police constable degree apprenticeship (PCDA) a degree in professional policing (PPD) the degree-holder entry programme (DHEP) From 1 April 2024 the police constable entry programme (PCEP) will be added, and forces will begin to offer this as one of their entry …
Career & learning - College of Policing
WEBLeadership 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 ...
Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
WEBThe 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
WEBJan 24, 2024 · leadership. objectivity. openness. selflessness. two additional principles that were identified from the research carried out by the College of Policing at the time: fairness. respect. The following table shows where this revised version of the principles has drawn from the original and has built upon its strengths.
Leadership standards - College of Policing
WEBThese standards set a benchmark for the leadership knowledge and understanding, skills, attitudes, behaviours and performance expected of police officers, staff and volunteers operating at these stages. They set out what good leadership looks like when officers, staff and volunteers are carrying out the accountabilities of their role.
Leadership - College of Policing
WEBThe police leadership programme is a five-stage development programme being delivered as part of the National Centre for Police Leadership (NCPL). It's for everyone who works or volunteers in policing. Each stage aims to deliver a consistent standard of leadership development throughout your career – whether you want to broaden and develop ...
Fundamental review into the College of Policing
WEBFeb 10, 2022 · Following a fundamental review into the College of Policing, we've set a new vision to help policing and improve the service to the public. The review has set out three key priorities. These are: The fundamental review was launched in March 2021 by Lord Herbert of the South Downs, Chair of the College of Policing. Its aim was to:
Career pathways - College of Policing
WEBCareer pathways. 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 teams or become more specialised. And it’s not just about your workplace skills.