College of Policing

College of Policing We're the body for leadership, standards and performance for police officers and staff in England and Wales.

We’re here to give everyone in policing the tools, skills and knowledge they need to cut crime and protect the public. Our objectives are to:

- set standards of professional practice.
- identify, develop and promote good practice based on evidence.
- support the professional development of those working in policing.
- help police forces and other organisations to work together to protect the public and prevent crime.
- identify, develop and promote ethics, values and standards.

14/06/2026

🚨 of action 2026 starts tomorrow.

Across England and Wales, forces will recognise the contribution of neighbourhood officers, PCSOs (police community support officers) and volunteers, and share what helps tackle local issues and keep communities safe.

Ahead of the week, PCSO Chris Dix and PC Andrew Wallen from South Wales Police reflect on their experience of neighbourhood policing. Find out more about the week and how to get involved:
https://www.college.police.uk/article/neighbourhood-policing-week-action?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=owned&utm_campaign=nhp_week_2026

From fast moving incidents to long term priorities, no two days look the same for staff officers 👇 In this article, Se...
13/06/2026

From fast moving incidents to long term priorities, no two days look the same for staff officers 👇

In this article, Sergeant Alastair Twidale from Greater Manchester Police and Sergeant Alex Crisp from Cheshire Police share what the role really involves, how they support chief officers, and what they’ve taken from the experience.

📖 Out now: https://www.college.police.uk/article/conversation-between-two-staff-officers

Eighteen years of research into how bodies move in water is now being applied in practice.Dr Lorna Dennison Wilkins, Ser...
11/06/2026

Eighteen years of research into how bodies move in water is now being applied in practice.

Dr Lorna Dennison Wilkins, Sergeant with Surrey and Sussex Police, began collecting data in 2008 to better understand movement patterns during missing person investigations. That work has now grown to nearly 600 cases, building a clearer picture to support search activity.

The research is now being developed into a practical tool to support real time decision making, with further work underway as more data is added.

Read the full article: https://www.college.police.uk/article/studying-body-movement-water

| Surrey Police | Sussex Police

What’s actually in the vapes being confiscated in schools? In Lancashire, PC Chris McKee worked with the University of B...
09/06/2026

What’s actually in the vapes being confiscated in schools? In Lancashire, PC Chris McKee worked with the University of Bath to test vapes seized from pupils. Some were found to contain illicit substances, including ‘spice’ and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Working with schools and partners, a programme of seizure, testing and education followed. Early results point to a reduction in illicit vapes, with further work underway to understand and respond to the issue.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.college.police.uk/article/illicit-va**ng

| Lancashire Police

This article follows a week in the life of an intelligence development officer at Opal, the national unit tackling ser...
07/06/2026

This article follows a week in the life of an intelligence development officer at Opal, the national unit tackling serious organised acquisitive crime.

Stephanie Coombes, Head of Intelligence, and Craig Turner, Intelligence Development Officer at Opal, show how small pieces of information are developed into a wider intelligence picture, supporting investigations across multiple forces.

Read the full article: https://www.college.police.uk/article/diary-intelligence-development-officer

In Devon and Cornwall, some offences are dealt with through a structured support programme instead of going straight to ...
04/06/2026

In Devon and Cornwall, some offences are dealt with through a structured support programme instead of going straight to court.

A 2024 study looked at how this works in practice. People who take part complete a 16-week programme, working one to one with a keyworker to understand what led to the offence and get support with things like housing, mental health and other underlying issues.

✅ 383 people were referred
✅ 336 completed the programme
⚖️ 47 opted out and were charged
📉 reoffending was more than halved for those who completed it

Out now in : https://www.college.police.uk/article/deferred-prosecution-scheme

✍️ Emily Spragg, Out of Court Resolutions Team Manager, Devon & Cornwall Police

🚨 The latest issue of is out now! Written by policing, for policing, this edition of the magazine covers topics from i...
02/06/2026

🚨 The latest issue of is out now! Written by policing, for policing, this edition of the magazine covers topics from illicit va**ng to the role of an Opal Intelligence Development Officer.

Read more from editor-in-chief, Deputy Chief Constable Katy Barrow‑Grint, about what’s in this issue: https://www.college.police.uk/article/going-equipped-issue-12

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