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17 October 2023

Senior leadership development programme (SLDP) changes

The police leadership programme – stage 4 (senior leaders) replaces the SLDP in April 2024

11 October 2023

Mental health crisis hotline launched by our National Police Wellbeing Service

24/7 mental health crisis hotline for policing will launch next spring

Problem-oriented policing (POP) guidelines

Our new guidelines promote a problem-solving approach

29 September 2023

Rape and serious sexual offences – training for first responders

New training helps police to investigate rape and serious sexual offences, and support victims

26 September 2023

College bursaries awarded for academic studies in 2023

This year's bursary scheme has provided financial support to 80 police officers and staff for higher education study

16 September 2023

Officers and staff trained to track burglary suspects using digital clues

Our innovative training package is now available to forces across England and Wales

15 September 2023

Black History Month online events

Book onto our Black History Month webinars being held this October

Police tape

15 September 2023

Prosecution guidance on football-related offences and banning orders

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) updates its guidance

13 September 2023

Police constable (PC) entry routes

As forces prepare for a new entry route, we’ve updated our guidance on the different ways of becoming a PC.

'Police do not cross' line

Investigations guidance updates

We've published new investigations guidelines and updated authorised professional practice (APP), following our public consultation

Firearms licensing guidance updates

Updated guidance following our public consultation

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Inside policing podcast season two – leadership skills from day one

Join special constable and head of media and external affairs Antony Bushfield as he talks to the people behind today's top stories and hot topics

Going equipped

Going equipped is the College's operational and frontline publication written by and for police officers and staff.

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