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College of Policing

@CollegeofPolice

We are the body for leadership, standards and performance for police officers and staff in England and Wales. Not monitored 24/7.

 United Kingdom
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Joined January 2011
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The Police Leadership Commission (PLC) has today published its final report, following one of the most comprehensive reviews of police leadership in a generation. Read the College’s response to the report: college.police.uk/article/po… 1/4
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📍 @gmpolice worked with student ambassadors and universities to deliver tailored burglary prevention advice. During the programme, burglaries across Manchester South fell from 1,125 to 714. Read more: college.police.uk/support-fo… #YouthWorkWeek2026
Practice bank Opportunities for offenders were reduced and repeat victimisation was disrupted college.police.uk

ALT Practice bank Opportunities for offenders were reduced and repeat victimisation was disrupted college.police.uk

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🎆 This Bonfire Night, neighbourhood policing teams may see an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Our ASB toolkit includes resources on fireworks misuse, as well as approaches forces have used to prevent and respond to ASB: college.police.uk/guidance/a…
Anti-social behaviour toolkit - resources for policing

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Policing can take its toll. The pressure, the trauma, the weight of responsibility. You don’t have to carry it alone. @OscarKiloUK's free, confidential Crisis Line is available 24/7 on 0300 131 2789. #StressAwarenessDay
We’re here 24/7 for police officers and staff in mental health crisis. If you need us, call: 0300 131 2789

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👍 Good luck to everyone sitting the national police promotion framework (NPPF) inspectors’ exam this week! Make sure you're prepared by checking out our technical support page before you start 🔗 college.police.uk/career-lea…
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Working with Mind, @Humberbeat placed support workers in its control room to help callers experiencing mental health or social crises. The approach helped identify people’s needs and the most appropriate response: college.police.uk/support-fo… #HeroesInHeadsets #ICRW
Practice bank Humberside Police Working with staff from mental health charity Mind to support callers #HeroesInHeadsets #ICRW

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📞 @SuffolkPolice developed standardised ‘stay safe’ messages to help control room staff share key safety information with officers attending high-risk incidents. Read more: college.police.uk/support-fo… #ICRW #HeroesInHeadsets
Stay safe messaging An initiative implemented by Suffolk Constabulary #HeroesInHeadsets #ICRW

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📞 @NorthantsPolice introduced a dedicated control room role focused on people who regularly contact the police. The officer works with partner agencies to understand the reasons behind repeated contact and identify appropriate support and interventions: college.police.uk/support-fo…
Control Room Week 2026 26 October to 1 November #HeroesInHeadsets

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International control room week starts on Monday 🗓️ Control room staff help people get the support they need and play a vital role in coordinating the police response. This week recognises their contribution. #ICRW #HeroesInHeadsets
26 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONTROL ROOM WEEK IS ALMOST HERE!

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The final modules of the neighbourhood policing programme (NPP) for frontline officers and PCSOs is now available. The classroom-based learning covers: ✅ partnership working ✅ serious and organised crime ✅ offender management Find out more: college.police.uk/article/ne…
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Are you ready for International Control Room Week 2026? Register at internationalcontrolroomweek… @MotoSolutions #ICRW #HeroesInHeadsets
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Results for the national police promotion framework (NPPF) sergeants' exam will be released on Thursday 22 October. A link to view your results will be sent to the email address you used to sit the exam - good luck! 🤞
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👍 Best of luck to everyone sitting the national police promotion framework (NPPF) sergeants' exam this week! Make sure you're prepared by checking out our technical support page before you start 🔗 college.police.uk/career-lea…
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Fraud can present in many different ways, from phishing and social engineering to financial exploitation. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, refresh your knowledge with our free fraud, cyber and economic crime for the frontline e-learning: college.police.uk/article/fr… @CityPolice
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Our modern slavery e-learning helps officers and staff identify vulnerability factors, understand how people are exploited, and respond effectively when concerns are identified. See more on #CollegeLearn: learn.college.pnn.police.uk/… #SeeEveryWorker
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In this #GoingEquipped article, Detective Chief Superintendent Neil Ralph explores findings that showed a 56% reduction in offending events after slavery and trafficking risk orders (STROs) were issued. Learn more: college.police.uk/article/sl… #SeeEveryWorker
Efficacy of slavery and trafficking risk orders - read the article by Detective Chief Superintendent Neil Ralph

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This anti-slavery week, learn how our authorised professional practice helps officers and staff recognise exploitation, safeguard victims and disrupt criminal networks. Read more: college.police.uk/app/major-…
Modern slavery and human trafficking Authorised professional practice Available now college.police.uk

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Policing takes a toll - the pressure, the trauma, the weight of responsibility. @OscarKiloUK's 24/7 Crisis Line is free, and nothing you say is shared with your force. Find out more: oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line #WorldMentalHealthDay
We're here 24/7 for police officers and staff in mental health crisis If you need us, call: 0300 131 2789 Confidential. Independent. Here for you.

ALT We're here 24/7 for police officers and staff in mental health crisis If you need us, call: 0300 131 2789 Confidential. Independent. Here for you.

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👍 Best of luck to everyone sitting the national police promotion framework (NPPF) sergeants' exam this week! Make sure you're prepared by checking out our technical support page before you start 🔗 college.police.uk/career-lea…
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🚁 Meet Police Sergeant Kevin Flinn, North Weald Base Manager for @NPAShq. With 26 years in policing, Kevin discusses leadership within the National Police Air Service and the role specialist teams play in supporting officers on the frontline.
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We’ve developed scenario-based training to support the response of multi-agency safeguarding hubs, protecting vulnerable children and adults. Module 1 is for all frontline officers and staff, with modules 2, 3 and 4 available for those working in a hub: college.police.uk/article/ne…
“Safeguarding is not a specialism that sits at the edges of policing, it runs through the heart of it." DCS Jamie Daniels Crime and Criminal Justice Delivery Lead

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On #NationalPoliceMemorialDay we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #NPMD26 💙
#NPMD26 On National Police Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ALT #NPMD26 On National Police Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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