CPD events for police officers and staff working at chief inspector level and above.
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Senior police staff network
The Senior Police Staff Network (SPSN) supports and highlights the work that staff across all policing organisations do to help achieve the best for policing. The network and these events are aimed at police staff at stage 3 of the Leadership standards (currently in middle management positions or higher) who are aspiring to stage 4, and those currently at stage 4 or 5.
The network holds quarterly events, virtually and in person. The events provide opportunities to network and learn from experienced senior police staff guest speakers, to support you in your CPD and help maximise your future career options.
Contact hub@college.police.uk to sign up for email updates about how to register for upcoming network events and secondment opportunities.
Network events
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 1pm to 4pm
Prioritising yourself for professional impact
How do we make the best use of what we have available to us as police staff to make the most of our professional impact?
This is a common challenge we face when trying to decide our career next steps. We will hear from a number of speakers who will be joining us to tell us their tips and tricks for prioritising to get the best for their teams and themselves.
Joining us for this session is:
- Ruth Colman, a Senior Staff Officer from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, who will be speaking about her very varied career journey starting as a contracted agency worker and now working directly for the Chief Constable
- Paul Blenkinsopp, the Leadership Academy Learning Manager from Avon and Somerset Police, will speak to us about how to get the best out of organisational learning, particularly through his leadership map, which we heard about in 2023
- Gav Edgar from Police Scotland, returning by popular demand, Gav will lead us though an art of influence session touching on influence versus manipulation, building credibility, confidence and trust and effective communication
Thursday 11 December 2025, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Theme to be confirmed
More information coming soon.
Superintendent CPD events
These are virtual events held on Microsoft Teams. They are open to:
- substantive superintendents, and police staff working at stage 4 of the leadership standards
- officers and staff acting up to level 4
- alumni of the senior leadership development programme (SLDP), Aspire leadership development programme, high potential development programme (HPDS) and direct entry programme
- those who have attended either a career pathway workshop or the senior leaders development centre (these ceased in 2021)
Tuesday 15 July 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Resilience as a superpower in leader effectiveness
In today’s increasingly unpredictable and unstable external environment, people rely on their leaders to guide individuals, teams, and organisations through the uncertainty. The combination of higher-risk decision-making and a volatile context presents significant challenges, where the outcomes of decisions can have major impacts. As a result, leaders must develop resilience – not just to endure these conditions but to adapt effectively and thrive. In contrast, certain leaders consistently operate in high-pressure settings where resilience is essential for both optimal performance and maintaining wellbeing.
Outside of work, resilience is a ‘life skill’. Resilience is a response to stress, and what causes each of us stress, is personal. As we navigate our life’s curveballs and opportunities, developing resilience helps us to cope, adapt and thrive, even during difficult times. Join Dr Suzanne Ross PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), FHEA who has supported many leaders, senior experts, high achievers and entrepreneurs to flourish personally, and can support you too.
During this session you will:
- Understand what resilience is and isn’t
- Learn how to recognise your ‘stressors’
- Explore effective coping strategies
- Identify resources that help us be more resilient
- Explore how leaders in high stakes environments build their resilience
This session draws together research in leader resilience and resilience in high stakes environments, with practical tools for developing your resilience.
Please note, the title of this event has been revised from 'Building strength from within: unlocking the secrets of leader resilience'.
Tuesday 9 September 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
COBRA, Southport and strategic leadership in policing
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring two of the UK’s most senior police leaders as they delve into the realities of crisis leadership and national emergency coordination.
Chief Constable Serena Kennedy will provide a first-hand account of the Southport incident, offering insight into the operational response, inter-agency collaboration, and lessons learned from managing a high-impact, high-visibility policing event.
Assistant Commissioner Vicky Evans will explore the inner workings of Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA), the UK government's top-level crisis response mechanism, highlighting its role in coordinating strategy, intelligence, and communications across agencies during national emergencies.
Together, they will reflect on the challenges of leading through uncertainty, managing public expectations, and ensuring resilience across the policing landscape.
Tuesday 21 October 2025, 11am to 12:30pm
Leading in a fast-changing world
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, demographic shifts, social change and evolving employee expectations, organisations face a growing imperative to adapt. Join Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), for a thought-provoking webinar exploring the workforce challenges shaping today's business landscape, and what this means for leadership.
This session will explore the major trends shaping the nature of work, workforces, and workplaces and what they mean for organisations and for leaders.
Peter will offer insights from his extensive experience working with many organisations, and from the latest research, policy developments, and real-world examples, addressing:
- causes and implications of skills shortages and productivity challenges
- strategic responses, including strategic workforce planning, professional development and lifelong learning
- the evolving workplace cultures in a post-pandemic world, and where next on diversity and inclusion
- the changing role of leaders and capabilities needed to respond to this changing context trust
- the role of policy and business collaboration in shaping a future-ready workforce and responsible organisations
Chief officer CPD events
These are virtual events held on Microsoft Teams. They are open to:
- substantive chief officers, and police staff working at an equivalent level
- officers and staff acting up to chief officer level
- strategic command course (SCC) and executive leaders programme alumni awaiting their first chief officer role
- participants on an executive leaders programme currently underway
Thursday 10 July 2025, 2pm to 3pm
Starting strong: induction strategies for executive leadership
This session is specifically designed for chief officers and HR professionals who play a role in welcoming and inducting new members to your executive team.
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how to create meaningful and effective induction experiences for newly appointed senior leaders (such as ACC, ACO or equivalent) – whether you’re stepping into an executive leadership role yourself or responsible for welcoming others.
We’ll focus on components of inductions that support core leadership functions, aiming to help individuals integrate effectively into the executive leadership team, build key relationships and establish early impact. Whether you’re refreshing your approach or building a new framework, this session aims to provide useful insights and examples to enhance your induction processes.
Be part of shaping a strong start for your new appointees.
Tuesday 15 July 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm
Resilience as a superpower in leader effectiveness
In today’s increasingly unpredictable and unstable external environment, people rely on their leaders to guide individuals, teams, and organisations through the uncertainty. The combination of higher-risk decision-making and a volatile context presents significant challenges, where the outcomes of decisions can have major impacts. As a result, leaders must develop resilience – not just to endure these conditions but to adapt effectively and thrive. In contrast, certain leaders consistently operate in high-pressure settings where resilience is essential for both optimal performance and maintaining wellbeing.
Outside of work, resilience is a ‘life skill’. Resilience is a response to stress, and what causes each of us stress, is personal. As we navigate our life’s curveballs and opportunities, developing resilience helps us to cope, adapt and thrive, even during difficult times. Join Dr Suzanne Ross PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), FHEA who has supported many leaders, senior experts, high achievers and entrepreneurs to flourish personally, and can support you too.
During this session you will:
- Understand what resilience is and isn’t
- Learn how to recognise your ‘stressors’
- Explore effective coping strategies
- Identify resources that help us be more resilient
- Explore how leaders in high stakes environments build their resilience
This session draws together research in leader resilience and resilience in high stakes environments, with practical tools for developing your resilience.
Please note, the title of this event has been revised from 'Building strength from within: unlocking the secrets of leader resilience'.
Tuesday 9 September 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm
COBRA, Southport and strategic leadership in policing
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring two of the UK’s most senior police leaders as they delve into the realities of crisis leadership and national emergency coordination.
Chief Constable Serena Kennedy will provide a first-hand account of the Southport incident, offering insight into the operational response, inter-agency collaboration, and lessons learned from managing a high-impact, high-visibility policing event.
Assistant Commissioner Vicky Evans will explore the inner workings of Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA), the UK government's top-level crisis response mechanism, highlighting its role in coordinating strategy, intelligence, and communications across agencies during national emergencies.
Together, they will reflect on the challenges of leading through uncertainty, managing public expectations, and ensuring resilience across the policing landscape.
Tuesday 21 October 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm
Leading in a fast-changing world
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, demographic shifts, social change and evolving employee expectations, organisations face a growing imperative to adapt. Join Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), for a thought-provoking webinar exploring the workforce challenges shaping today's business landscape, and what this means for leadership.
This session will explore the major trends shaping the nature of work, workforces, and workplaces and what they mean for organisations and for leaders.
Peter will offer insights from his extensive experience working with many organisations, and from the latest research, policy developments, and real-world examples, addressing:
- causes and implications of skills shortages and productivity challenges
- strategic responses, including strategic workforce planning, professional development and lifelong learning
- the evolving workplace cultures in a post-pandemic world, and where next on diversity and inclusion
- the changing role of leaders and capabilities needed to respond to this changing context trust
- the role of policy and business collaboration in shaping a future-ready workforce and responsible organisations
SIRO Hydra exercise
Our intensive one-day Hydra-facilitated exercise is designed for current and aspiring senior information risk owners (SIROs), providing invaluable experience in handling real-world information security challenges.
Through immersive, scenario-based learning, participants will navigate a simulated information breach, making critical decisions and justifying their reasoning under pressure.
This exercise enhances risk management skills and offers practical strategies for mitigating information security risks.
The session also delves into the role and responsibilities of a SIRO, emphasizing the importance of strong information governance, and highlighting key resources and support networks. Based on a real incident, the scenario underscores the real-world demands that SIROs may face at any time.
Entry requirements
These events are tailored for individuals currently serving as SIROs (or likely to step into the role), specifically at the level of deputy chief constable, assistant chief constable, or equivalent.
Future dates
The Hydra exercises are run once enough people have expressed interest in attending. To join the waiting list for the next one, or to request more information, please email: deliveryadmin@college.police.uk.