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New Fast Track inspector to superintendent programme

The development programme aims to improve the number and diversity of police officers progressing to senior ranks

New national record-keeping standards

Our new Code of Practice covers police information management, record keeping and data sharing, and is supported by authorised professional practice (APP) on archiving records in the public interest

Vetting Code of Practice updated

Our revised Code of Practice provides guidance on enhanced police vetting across England and Wales

CC Stephen Watson QPM

Chief Constable Steve Watson to lead new training programme for prospective chief officers

Chief Constable Steve Watson is the Service Director for the police leadership programme – stage five (executive leaders)

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National operating model – explainer

Katrin Hohl and Betsy Stanko OBE, lead academics for the programme, discuss the national operating model and how it is victim-centred, suspect-focused and context-led.

Changes to legislation for policing protests

The law has changed on how police should respond to protests and events

Fraud strategy announced

New government measures to combat fraud

New leadership standards for officers, staff and volunteers

Our national leadership standards support professional development across policing

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Opportunity for an external organisation to deliver our post (firearms) incident management training

We're inviting bids to deliver our post (firearms) incident management training to UK police forces

'Police do not cross' line

Daniel Morgan Independent Panel – policing's response

Our joint report with the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) on the Panel's recommendations

Updated public order and public safety guidance published

National guidance sets consistent standards and supports police to get the balance right when policing events and protests

Sergeant Lee Johnson, Lincolnshire Police

Assaults on police – culture, legitimacy and risk

Long read: Research on the risk and impact of violence against police officers

Going equipped

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

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