An overview of the police leadership commission roundtables.
Roundtables provide a forum for the commission to hear evidence which will inform its final report and recommendations.
Roundtables will usually consist of an opening presentation to introduce the topic, followed by panel discussions involving invited experts and practitioners.
Six roundtables are scheduled throughout the duration of the commission.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Theme
Setting the scene for the commission by examining police leadership and its current challenges
Discussion points
During the first roundtable, the commission will focus on:
Understanding police leadership
Key information and data relating to police leadership will be presented, including detailed workforce information and levels of investment in leadership. The commission will hear how leadership is incorporated within entry routes into policing and the promotion processes.
Current challenges
Evidence will be presented on the challenges facing policing and how they are currently being addressed. The development and implementation of recent initiatives will be explored.
Examining police leadership
The commission will hear evidence from those responsible for examining and assessing police leadership including identifying any the successes of recent initiatives as well as outlining what more can be done to address challenges.