Press releases

Police officers and staff deserve greater investment in wellbeing support, training and development, according to the College of Policing.

Ethnicity is not significantly associated with weapon carrying in the UK and the most effective approach for tackling knife crime is a multi-agency one, the College of Policing said today.

Seven officers and staff from across policing who have demonstrated everyday professionalism in their roles have today (28 March 2019) been recognised by the College of Policing.

Police officers and police staff investigators who have left the force to start a family, or care for a relative or a friend, will be able to return to permanent jobs through a new project launched today by Minister for Women and Equalities Penny Mordaunt.

Chief Constable Mike Cunningham, College of Policing CEO, said:

More than 75,000 police officers and staff have completed new training on the disclosure, according to figures released today.

Chief Constable Mike Cunningham, CEO of the College of Policing, the professional body for police, said:

Chief Inspector Michael Brown from the College of Policing, the professional body for police, said:

A new central hub where policing leaders, and potential future leaders, can access information and support for recruitment and professional development has launched today, Monday 19 November.

A new risk assessment tool designed to help frontline officers and staff keep domestic abuse victims safe is to be tested by five police forces. 

Chief Constable Mike Cunningham, College of Policing CEO, said: