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 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
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 14 October 2025, 12:45pm to 2:15pm
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 next Hydra exercise will take place on 2 September 2025 at the College’s Ryton-on-Dunsmore site. To find out more and book your place, please email deliveryadmin@college.police.uk.