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 6 March 2025
Police staff network conference
A full day event at the College's Ryton site.
This year we are hosting the first ever national police staff recognition awards. Please email hub@college.police.uk for more information about the awards and how you can vote.
More information 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 11 February 2025, 11am-12.30pm
Enhancing investigative capacity and capability: ensuring demand is met
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
This essential webinar is designed specifically for senior leaders, focusing on decision-making, and improving the investigative capability and capacity of police forces. With critical insights from the 2023 guidance issued by the College of Policing and findings from PEEL and HMICFRS reports, this session will examine the role of the senior leader and how they can support the force in building investigative capacity and capability.
Join us as we discuss the imperatives that define successful policing. We will examine how to align your vision with actionable strategies to enhance investigations, ensure sufficient capacity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The session will highlight best practices in building the necessary capacity within your force to tackle modern challenges head-on.
This webinar will equip senior leaders with the tools and insights required to lead transformative change in their investigative practices, ensuring their forces are well-equipped to deliver justice effectively and efficiently.
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 11 February 2025, 3-4:30pm
Enhancing investigative capacity and capability: strategic leadership for effective policing
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
This essential webinar is designed specifically for chief officers, focusing on the pivotal role of strategic decision-making in improving the investigative capability and capacity of police forces. With critical insights from the 2023 guidance issued by the College of Policing and findings from PEEL and HMICFRS reports, this session will underscore the chief constable's responsibilities in shaping an effective investigative framework.
Join us as we discuss the strategic imperatives that define successful policing. We will examine how to align your vision with actionable strategies to enhance investigations, ensure sufficient capacity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The session will highlight best practices in building the necessary capacity within your force to tackle modern challenges head-on.
This webinar will equip chief constables and executive leaders with the tools and insights required to lead transformative change in their investigative practices, ensuring their forces are well-equipped to deliver justice effectively and efficiently.
Tuesday 11 March 2025, 3-4:30pm
Moving demand from Right to Left
Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
The criminal justice system is under increasing strain, and in this webinar, we will explore how prevention and harm reduction strategies can help reduce the mounting pressure on the system, while still achieving positive outcomes for victims and communities.
A key focus will be on Out of Court Resolutions (OoCRs), alternative options that reduce reoffending, deliver justice more efficiently, and ease the burden on courts. The session will highlight how OoCRs can play a vital role in rebalancing criminal justice demand, as well as shining a spotlight on recent, and future developments in these practices.
This webinar will also address the urgent need for a cultural shift within the criminal justice system, moving towards reform that embraces collaboration, prevention, and alternative resolutions.
Join us to discuss how driving meaningful reform to create a more compassionate and effective criminal justice system to cope with growing demand and deliver better results for all
Speakers: Chief Constable Rob Nixon, Leicestershire Police, Andy Cook QPM (HMICFRS), and T/DAC Alison Heydari (OoCR Portfolio)
SIRO Hydra exercise
Our one-day Hydra-facilitated events are extremely beneficial to those who currently perform the role of senior information risk owner (SIRO) or are likely to in the future.
Through immersive learning, the delegate is called upon to make decisions – and explain the rationale behind them – while managing an information breach scenario. The scenario explores the management of risk and provide opportunities for developing strategies for mitigating risk.
It also considers the role and remit of the SIRO, the need for strong information governance, and highlights the sources of information and support available. The scenarios are based on a real incident, and consequently, SIROs could be called upon to manage such an incident at any time.
Entry requirements
These Hydra exercises are for those who currently perform the role of SIRO or are likely to in the future, at deputy chief constable and assistant chief constable level or equivalent.
Future dates
The next exercise will run on 28 January 2025. Please contact: deliveryadmin@college.police.uk for more information.