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.
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.
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 ...
Police constable (PC) entry routes | College of Policing
WEBSep 13, 2023 · News. There are currently three main routes into policing: the police constable degree apprenticeship (PCDA) a degree in professional policing (PPD) the degree-holder entry programme (DHEP) From 1 April 2024 the police constable entry programme (PCEP) will be added, and forces will begin to offer this as one of their entry route options into ...
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.
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)
WEBThis route into policing enables you to learn on the job while you study. It normally takes three years and, as set out in Police Regulation 10, you are likely to need a level 3 qualification to join (two A Levels or equivalent). You will be awarded a degree in professional policing practice on successful completion of your apprenticeship.
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.
Joining the police - College of Policing
WEBJoining routes for new police constables. The different routes to join as a new PC are: apprenticeship in professional policing practice earning while you learn – the police constable degree apprenticeship (PCDA) work based if you already have a degree in any subject – degree-holder entry programme (DHEP) a degree in professional policing ...
Career pathways - College of Policing
WEBCareer pathways. Different routes through policing – whether you’re an officer, support staff or a volunteer. There are many different ways you can progress your policing career as you gain skills and experience. You can develop in your role, manage teams or become more specialised. And it’s not just about your workplace skills.
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