Working together

Operation Modify boxset

Our interactive resource for officers, staff and volunteers is now available as a 10-episode boxset through College Learn

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Latest news

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More action needed to stop violence against women and girls News

Final inspection report finds cross-system approach needed

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Stop and search guidance changed Brief

Beating Crime Plan updates ‘Best use of stop and search scheme’

Bereaved families supported by new charter News

The police service in England and Wales has committed to ensure families bereaved through public tragedy are treated with compassion, sensitivity and respect and that forces are open to public scrutiny

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Authorised Professional Practice (APP)

Operational guidance on how to deal with different types of crime or incident – from first response through investigation, legal issues and public protection

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Victims' Code for policing

The approach of every single police officer and staff member matters. Everyone in policing has a professional and personal duty to victims as part of their core role

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National Police Library

Find out about our collections, how to search for a wide range of current and historical items and how you can join the library

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Taking exams online

General practical guidance for candidates and links to the national police promotion framework (NPPF) sergeants' and inspectors' exams, and the national investigators' exam (NIE)

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