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 21 October 2025, 1:30pm to 3pm
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
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 11:05am to 12:35pm
Organised immigration crime and online harms: a growing threat
Join our upcoming webinar to explore two critical and emerging threats in the UK’s crime landscape: organised immigration crime (OIC) and online harms.
Led by DCC Wendy Gunney, NPCC lead for serious organised crime, this session will provide an overview of these complex issues, the impact and threats they pose to young people and communities, and the collaborative strategies needed to address them.
Online harms encompasses a wide range of malicious activities occurring in digital spaces, including cybercrime, exploitation, and ‘the com’ – a relatively recent term used by offenders to describe an online and international subculture of networks. The challenge for law enforcement lies in their borderless, technologically-driven nature, which requires a coordinated and multi-jurisdictional response.
Organised immigration crime within the UK is an increasing threat, with law enforcement under growing pressure to identify and disrupt these activities. Given the ongoing political, media, and community concerns, our response is critical.
In this session, leads from serious organised crime and counter terrorism policing will:
- share their assessment of the threat posed by online harms
- seek to build a collective response for early identification
- introduce Operation Lockstream, the UK’s organised immigration crime domestic taskforce
- outline the current threat picture and operational plans related to organised immigration crime
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 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
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm
Organised immigration crime and online harms: a growing threat
Join our upcoming webinar to explore two critical and emerging threats in the UK’s crime landscape: organised immigration crime (OIC) and online harms.
Led by DCC Wendy Gunney, NPCC lead for serious organised crime, this session will provide an overview of these complex issues, the impact and threats they pose to young people and communities, and the collaborative strategies needed to address them.
Online harms encompasses a wide range of malicious activities occurring in digital spaces, including cybercrime, exploitation, and ‘the com’ – a relatively recent term used by offenders to describe an online and international subculture of networks. The challenge for law enforcement lies in their borderless, technologically-driven nature, which requires a coordinated and multi-jurisdictional response.
Organised immigration crime within the UK is an increasing threat, with law enforcement under growing pressure to identify and disrupt these activities. Given the ongoing political, media, and community concerns, our response is critical.
In this session, leads from serious organised crime and counter terrorism policing will:
- share their assessment of the threat posed by online harms
- seek to build a collective response for early identification
- introduce Operation Lockstream, the UK’s organised immigration crime domestic taskforce
- outline the current threat picture and operational plans related to organised immigration crime
Tuesday 2 December 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm
Demystifying AI and automation: strategic leadership for senior police leaders
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are no longer emerging technologies, they are rapidly becoming integral to modern policing. As these tools begin to influence everything from frontline operations to strategic planning, senior leaders must be equipped to guide their departments through this transformation with confidence and clarity.
This session will provide senior leaders with a clear, practical understanding of AI and automation, what they are, what they aren’t, and how they can be applied ethically and effectively in a policing context. Aligned with the NPCC Digital Strategy 2025–2030, the session will support leaders to become:
- digital champions who drive innovation and transformation across their departments
- informed technology customers who can critically assess, commission, and oversee the implementation of solutions that deliver meaningful operational value
Using real-world examples from forces the session will explore:
- the essential groundwork required before launching AI initiatives, including data quality, process mapping, ethics, governance, and change management
- the strategic considerations for senior leaders when commissioning or acting as product owners for AI initiatives
- when AI is the right solution, and when alternative approaches such as process redesign or cultural change may be more appropriate
- how to enable your department to innovate confidently within national frameworks, balancing local needs with coordinated approaches to maximise impact and minimise risk
- AI leadership essentials, a short practical guide to leading confidently in the age of AI, offering a clear and jargon-free foundation for senior decision-makers
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.