College of Policing

🚨 New national training for neighbourhood policing is here. For the first time, officers and PCSOs across England and Wales who work closest with communities will receive dedicated, consistent training to support safer communities: college.police.uk/article/new-tr… #ASBAwarenessWeek

Learn more about the work Det Ch Insp Becky Davies has done to support neurodiverse people in custody. Detainees reported reduced anxiety, helping them engage with the custody process. There were also reductions in self-harm and use of force: college.police.uk/support-forces… @DC_Police

If you work for the police in any role, and are in crisis, experiencing suicidal thoughts, we can help. Our new Mental Health Crisis Line is there for you. You are not alone. We’ll never pressure you to talk, and we’ll never judge you.

▶️ Ch Supt David Buckley from @NorfolkPolice shares his reflections on the challenges and opportunities that technology presents for policing, and the role of police leadership in preparing officers and staff to meet these demands. Find out more: college.police.uk/article/senior…

Preparing for the national investigators’ exam on 2 September? 🌟 Don't miss out on the Knowledge Hub! Join the Candidate Online Exam Guidance group to access resources and connect with fellow candidates. Make your exam prep smoother and more effective: knowledgehub.group

We’re leading the way in reinvigorating neighbourhood policing. Every officer and PCSO in England and Wales will receive this new training - so wherever you live, you’ll benefit from consistently high standards and safer streets. See more 🔗 college.police.uk/article/new-tr…

Working in policing is tough. On top of the challenges of everyday life, staff and officers are often exposed to traumatic events and high-pressure situations – it’s common for this to take a toll on your mental health.

👮 Neighbourhood policing is being recognised as a specialism. Our new training pathway supports officers to become certified specialists, just like detectives and firearms officers. Find out more about the neighbourhood policing programme: college.police.uk/article/new-tr…

An officer who acted as a makeshift midwife to deliver a baby in Ixworth 17 years ago when he was a community officer was able to make a second delivery recently and escort her to her school prom. Read more here> orlo.uk/469hP

Sitting an exam this year? 🌟We’ve created resources to help you prepare for the national investigators' sergeants' and inspectors' exams, including a revision timetable, practice questions and tips on reasonable adjustment requests on the Knowledge Hub: knowledgehub.group/group/candidat…

OK9 dogs provide vital wellbeing and trauma support – and behind every four-legged friend, there’s a dedicated team making it all happen. Whatever your force is doing to use OK9 dogs to support wellbeing, we want to hear about it. @OscarKiloNine

🚨 On the latest For Every Response, Rachel Tuffin, Interim Director of the Centre for Police Productivity, explores how policing is scaling innovation and boosting productivity. 🔗 Read more: emergencyservicestimes.com/2025/07/11/bre…

And the overall #PoliceBravery 2025 winner is the incredible team from @MerseyPolice . Congratulations to PS Greg Gillespie, PC Luke Holden & PSCO Tim Parry & to all regional winners and nominees, who have all gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect the public 🎉

▶️ Hear from the senior police officers and staff who graduated from our executive leaders programme (ELP) last week. Designed to prepare them for the demands of chief officer level roles, they’re already putting their learning into practice. See more: college.police.uk/article/senior…

Violent phone snatchers caught by armed police after high-speed chase. Two reckless thieves tried to evade police after stealing phones in central London. 📺 Body Worn Video footage shows our armed response officers in pursuit and arresting the suspects.

Registration for the national investigators' exam (NIE) is now open. 📅 Exam date: Tuesday 2 September ⏳ Deadline to register: Wednesday 6 August at 6pm Get in touch with the exam contact in your force to register. Find out more: college.police.uk/career-learnin…

Today, 20 years on from the 7/7 London attacks, we remember the 52 victims whose lives that were tragically lost that day, as well as the hundreds who were injured. We also pay tribute to the police and other frontline responders who worked tirelessly and bravely to help others.

🌟 Just one month to go until submissions close for the 2025 Oscar Kilo Awards! These awards shine a light on the innovative wellbeing work happening across UK policing - work that makes a difference. If your force has been doing something great, now’s the time to celebrate it.

LEAD (local environmental awareness on dogs) is a smarter practice developed by @metpoliceuk to help address local concerns around dog ownership through early engagement and partnership working. See more: college.police.uk/support-forces… #MakingCommunitiesSafer #ASBAwarenessWeek

This week is #ASBAwarenessWeek, and @ResolveASB are hosting the Resolve Summit - a free series of webinars exploring how different sectors are tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) & supporting victims. 📍 View the full programme: resolveuk.org.uk/resolve-summit #MakingCommunitiesSafer