College of Policing

Yesterday ACC Tom Harding, our Director of Public Safety and Risk, visited Durham Constabulary to see the work they've done with Op Soteria, a UK Home Office funded unit which brings together police forces with academics and policy experts to use evidence and new insight to transform the policing response to rape and serious sexual offence. Since our specialist course, known as the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Investigative Skills Development Programme (RISDP) was introduced last year, police forces in the country have more than doubled the target for number of officers receiving rape investigative training. See more: https://lnkd.in/eB_mh-J6 #OpSoteria

Since announcing our behaviour change work to tackle sexism and misogyny in policing last year, we have been developing interventions which embed specific behaviour change techniques for cultural change, including: 🔹 Pulse checks which track local culture in real-time to increase awareness and accountability 🔹 Evidence-driven communications which increase motivation and commitment to change 🔹 Experiential training which simulates problematic encounters to practice intervening 🔹 Peer reflection spaces which enable staff to discuss and improve handling of poor behaviour 📰 Julia Wire, our Evidence & Evaluation Advisor, and Dr Esther Flanagan, our Behaviour Change Lead, have written about their work using behavioural science to develop these interventions in The Political Quarterly. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/emM8sfNy

We're looking for a Senior Strategy Officer make sure the College's strategic ambitions drive our business plans and that our work delivers on the commitments we've made. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Strategy Team, who play a vital role in supporting the Executive and Board to set the strategic direction of the College – identifying priorities that will set our future direction over the medium to long term. You'll be collaborative, able to work with a variety of stakeholders, with a passion for strategic thinking. Find out more and apply by 2 June: https://lnkd.in/eFYyw_t9

As the digital landscape evolves, so do the challenges in law enforcement. We’re thrilled to introduce two new training modules designed specifically for officers, staff, and volunteers. These courses aim to strengthen investigative techniques and enhance responses to complex digital crimes. The first module focuses on the dark web, where anonymising technologies and hidden layers challenge traditional policing methods. Learn to navigate and identify this part of the internet, where you can expect to learn: 🔹 The differences between the surface web, deep web, and dark web 🔹 What can be found on the dark web 🔹 How anonymising software works 🔹 How the metaverse is used in conjunction with the dark web 🔹 The risks of the dark web and how to stay safe With the rise of AI, deepfake content has emerged as a sophisticated tool for digital deception. Our second module equips you with critical skills to detect altered images and sounds, enabling you to identify and respond to deepfake content effectively. You'll learn: 🔹 What a deepfake is 🔹 How deepfakes enable illegal activities 🔹 How to spot a deepfake 🔹 How frontline officers and staff can respond 🔹 How to provide victim care and safeguarding Stay ahead and advance your investigative skills on College Learn: https://buff.ly/3wzko4p #learningatworkweek

We’re looking for a Senior Administrator to provide professional senior support within the Operations and Business Services Teams, where you will be responsible for a range of office administration tasks. Some of the responsibilities will include: 🔹 Providing line management supervision and direction to a team of administrators, ensuring consistency and high standards in service provision 🔹 Providing a full administrative service, developing, maintaining and updating office systems to ensure appropriate and efficient monitoring, tracking and retrieval of records 🔹 Developing and maintaining good internal/external stakeholder relations, ensuring all interactions are dealt with in a professional and timely manner Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ek2fBRKx

We’re pleased to announce the 2024 update to our Competency and Values Framework (CVF), which sets out consistent values and behaviours required to uphold high standards of effective and ethical policing. Closely aligned to the Code of Ethics, the framework equips everyone in policing with the skills for leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative work, thereby enhancing the service we provide to the public. The CVF sets a consistent benchmark to support effective management, professional development, and career progression. For details on local implementation, please contact your force. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZEY--6T

Maggie Blyth, Deputy Chief Executive, recently joined PolicingTV to share insights from her career journey, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and how the College is supporting the service, particularly in operational policing. Hosted by Jason Harwin - KPM, former Lincolnshire Police Deputy Chief Constable, follow the link and see the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/erP-qAJF Policing Insight

The Society of Evidence Based Policing (SEBP) is a charity working to make evidence-based practices the foundation of policing. SEBP stands out by fostering change from within the policing community itself. However, to achieve this ambitious goal, we recognise the need for additional support. We're excited to announce we're recruiting our first-ever Chief Operating Officer (full or part-time, we're flexible). The ideal candidate will be a talented and motivated individual with a strong sense of initiative. You'll be supported by our partners at the Police Foundation and a dedicated community of volunteers. This is a unique chance to make a lasting impact on the effectiveness of policing. Don't miss out! A huge thank you to the Youth Endowment Foundation (YEF) for their generous support.

Exciting Opportunity Alert! The VKPP - Vulnerability Knowledge & Practice Programme has successfully transitioned to the College of Policing, signalling a pivotal moment in our ongoing commitment to improving the policing response for vulnerable individuals and communities. As we embark on this new chapter, we're on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our esteemed Peer Review Cadre. Are you ready to make a difference and contribute your expertise to shaping ethical and well-respected peer reviews? Join us for one of our two introductory meetings: 🗓️ Monday, 20th May 2024 ⏰ 13:00 - 14:00 🗓️ Wednesday, 29th May 2024 ⏰ 18:00 - 19:00 Our cadre members are the backbone of our efforts, bringing diverse perspectives and professional insights to our peer review process. Whether you're from a policing, partner, or voluntary sector background, your experience is invaluable in our collective mission. Here's what being a cadre member entails: 🔹 Collaborating with subject matter experts to conduct comprehensive peer reviews. 🔹 Offering insights to drive improvements in policing practices related to vulnerability. 🔹 Networking with like-minded professionals and sharing best practices. 🔹 Receiving development opportunities and reimbursement for expenses. Cadre membership is voluntary, and participation in peer reviews is based on relevance and availability. If you're interested in attending one of our introductory sessions, please reach out to Sarah Derry at Sarah.Derry@college.police.uk for the meeting link.

Join tonight's WeCops chat on stalking, hosted by Detective Sergeant Dave Thomason and Assistant Chief Constable Tom Harding, Director of Operational Standards at the College. ⏰ 21:00 🔗 LinkedIn & X Use #WeCops to join the discussion!