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
Wednesday 25 June 2025, 1pm to 2:30pm
From talk to transformation: building a culture where everyone belongs
Learn practical strategies for creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive and lead with impact.
This event is for those who are:
- signed up to the future executive leaders workstream
- past attendees of the aspire leadership development programme, career pathways workshop, or senior leaders development centre
- signed up to the Senior Police Staff Network
- superintendents, chief superintendents, and police staff working at stage 4 of the leadership standards, and officers and staff acting up to that level
Led by Dr Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief Inclusion Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery.
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 1pm to 4pm
Theme to be confirmed
We'll be bringing back a popular speaker - more information coming soon.
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
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
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
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
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.
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 1 July 2025, 10am to 11am, or Thursday 10 July 2025, 2pm to 3pm
Starting strong: induction strategies for executive leadership
These sessions are 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.
Choose the date that works best for you, and 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
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
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
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
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.
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.