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Police officers with horses

21 November 2020

How we help you to pursue a specialist role in policing

CPD in focus: The College provides learning resources for officers and staff to support their continuing professional development

Includes video

Police officer at a desk

20 November 2020

Supporting your career development – up or across

CPD in focus: How the College can help you to progress in policing

Two police officers seated

19 November 2020

Developing your skills in policing – products for all

CPD in focus: Our resources support officers and staff at every stage of their career

18 November 2020

Online process to support police recruitment effective, independent review finds

Assessments designed and delivered at pace to help forces in England and Wales during the coronavirus pandemic

Includes video

ACC Julie Fielding

5 November 2020

Using intelligence skills to target criminals ethically and proportionately

A role where it's important to keep on top of your continuing professional development and learn from research and analysis colleagues

Police community support officers in high street

20 October 2020

New national hate crime guidance published

Police forces must prioritise incidents and ensure steps are taken to manage risks to vulnerable people and communities

Steve Baker wearing a blue tie smiling

10 October 2020

Dealing with mental health during the coronavirus pandemic

A policing perspective on helping those in crisis get the most appropriate care at the earliest opportunity

Includes video

Inspector Barry Gosling

How sport helps a neighbourhood police officer connect with his local community

A people-focused and problem-solving role where you face a wide range of issues and are able to really make a difference

An officer approaching a police vehicle

23 September 2020

Consultation on draft guidelines for risk released

We want to hear from all ranks, grades and roles within policing who come into contact with vulnerable people

Police officer

17 September 2020

Consultation on draft practice advice for COVID-19 and potentially infectious people released

Powers under Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 designed to enable officers to support public health officials

Two police officers

2 September 2020

New conflict management guidelines released

Supporting officers to practice de-escalation, communication and negotiation skills to avoid use of force where possible

Officer staff safety

2 September 2020

NPCC and College of Policing pledge to improve officer and staff safety

Officer safety training to be overhauled and every police chief to review equipment available to the front line, following findings of a review and safety survey

Going equipped

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

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