Leadership. Standards. Performance. | College of Policing
WEBThe College of Policing was established in 2012 as the professional body for everyone who works for the police service in England and Wales. The purpose of the College is to provide those working in policing with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent crime, protect the public, and secure public trust.
Career & learning - College of Policing
WEBLeadership skills at every stage of your career. Our National Centre for Police Leadership (NCPL) is for everyone working in policing. It sets the standards for leadership and provides guidance, tools and development opportunities. The NCPL is supporting forces to deliver our police leadership programme to officers, staff, and volunteers across ...
About us - College of Policing
WEBAbout 600 people work for the College of Policing across England and Wales. This includes seconded officers and staff from forces. We also have a network of associates that partner with us as trainers, coaches, assessors, designers and expert witnesses. Find out more about our people.
Policing guidance - College of Policing
WEBOperational guidelines. Anti-social behaviour powers. Codes of Practice. Evidence briefings. Problem-solving guides. Other practical guidance. Sexism and misogyny in policing. Sharing photographs or film of people in an intimate state. Our guidance to support policing to provide consistency and a better service for the public.
Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
WEBThe competency and values framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you, as a police officer or member of staff, to be effective in your role and uphold the Code of Ethics. It plays a significant role in the recruitment, assessment, and development of officers and staff ...
Code of Ethics | College of Policing
WEBThe 2024 Code of Ethics and the 2023 Code of Practice for Ethical Policing do not set the standards against which conduct should be assessed. Those standards are set by the Police Conduct Regulations for police officers and the Police Staff Council handbook, or by separate terms and conditions of employment for police staff employed by forces not covered by the Police Staff Council.
Joining the police as a new police constable (PC)
WEBPolice constable entry programme (PCEP) The PCEP does not require you to study for a qualification during probation. This route normally takes two years, after which, if you successfully complete probation, you become a PC. As set out in Police Regulation 10, you are likely to need a level 3 qualification to join (two A Levels or equivalent).
Taking exams online - College of Policing
WEBTaking exams online. On this page. NPPF step two legal exams. NIE. On the day technical help. Accommodations and reasonable adjustments. Online exams full candidate guide. About online exams, including practical guidance for candidates on the national police promotion framework (NPPF) sergeants' and inspectors' exams and the national ...
College-run courses, programmes and other learning
WEBThese learning programmes and courses are run by the College. Some are open to outside organisations and individuals. We also licence some of our training programmes e-learning and learning standards to other policing organisations, who deliver the training locally. Search all our licensed products and licensees.
Curriculum and training | College of Policing
WEBThe College of Policing’s national police public order public safety training curriculum (NPPOPSTC) provides a framework to all forces for public order public safety (POPS) training and associated standards. Forces should ensure that all POPS officers are trained in accordance with the NPPOPSTC requirements, licensing requirements and ...