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 network events and secondment opportunities.
Network events
Thursday 5 June 2025, 1pm-4pm
Overcoming challenges and celebration
This event will have speakers covering a variety of topics in this area including personal health in work and outside, family / work life balance and personal and organisational development.
Tuesday 7 October, 1pm-4pm
Theme to be confirmed
More information about our upcoming Senior Police Staff Network events coming soon.
Thursday 11 December, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Theme to be confirmed
More information about our upcoming Senior Police Staff Network events 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 29 April 2025, 11am-12:30pm
Introduction to the National Talent Development Strategy for policing
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
Working in partnership with the service, the College has developed and launched the first ever National Talent Development Strategy (NTDS) for policing.
Setting a new vision for ‘enabling a consistent strategic approach towards inclusive talent development in policing’, the NTDS aims to support forces to:
- Develop and inspire their workforce to maximise the talent and potential of all staff, officers and volunteers
- Focus on in-role, lateral and vertical development across the workforce
- Improve leadership capability and capacity with a focus on DEI, transparency and fairness
- Enhance their strategic approach in using talent development to meet local and national priorities
Join this essential CPD webinar to learn more about the NTDS, the six NTDS requirements and diversity, equality and inclusivity (DEI) focus. The session will also showcase the accompanying NTDS implementation toolkit, and explain how it’s various enablers can support you in implementing inclusive talent development throughout your organisation.
Tuesday 20 May 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm
Driving data value
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
This tailored workshop designed specifically for policing’s senior leaders will support you in understanding how your force can realise the value of your data assets. We will lead you through hands-on exercises, expert led discussions and leave you feeling excited and energised about the possibilities that well-managed data can bring.
Aimee Smith (Data Director at Metropolitan Police Service) and Teresa Ashforth (Head of Data at National Police Chiefs' Council) have over 30 years’ worth of experience in policing and data and already deliver content to the executive leaders programme (ELP). This session will focus on your responsibilities as chief officers, data essentials, what support and guidance is available to you through the National Data & Analytics Office and the opportunities that AI and other capabilities can provide when used on data that is fit for purpose.
This will be the first in a series of sessions which will not only benefit your force but will support national policing requirements and delivery against the Policing Strategy and Police Reform.
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 29 April 2025, 3pm-4:30pm
Introduction to the National Talent Development Strategy for policing
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
Working in partnership with the service, the College has developed and launched the first ever National Talent Development Strategy (NTDS) for policing.
Setting a new vision for ‘enabling a consistent strategic approach towards inclusive talent development in policing’, the NTDS aims to support forces to:
- Develop and inspire their workforce to maximise the talent and potential of all staff, officers and volunteers
- Focus on in-role, lateral and vertical development across the workforce
- Improve leadership capability and capacity with a focus on DEI, transparency and fairness
- Enhance their strategic approach in using talent development to meet local and national priorities
Join this essential CPD webinar to learn more about the NTDS, the six NTDS requirements and diversity, equality and inclusivity (DEI) focus. The session will also showcase the accompanying NTDS implementation toolkit, and explain how it’s various enablers can support you in implementing inclusive talent development throughout your organisation.
Tuesday 20 May 2025, 3pm-4:30pm
Driving data value
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
This tailored workshop designed specifically for policing’s senior leaders will support you in understanding how your force can realise the value of your data assets. We will lead you through hands-on exercises, expert led discussions and leave you feeling excited and energised about the possibilities that well-managed data can bring.
Aimee Smith (Data Director at Metropolitan Police Service) and Teresa Ashforth (Head of Data at National Police Chiefs' Council) have over 30 years’ worth of experience in policing and data and already deliver content to the executive leaders programme (ELP). This session will focus on your responsibilities as Chief Officers, data essentials, what support and guidance is available to you through the National Data & Analytics Office and the opportunities that AI and other capabilities can provide when used on data that is fit for purpose.
This will be the first in a series of sessions which will not only benefit your force but will support national policing requirements and delivery against the Policing Strategy and Police Reform.
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.