Working together

Joining the police

Find out more about the application process and which forces are currently recruiting on the joining the police website.

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Latest news

Changes to legislation for policing protests News

The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act (2022) will result in changes to protests and events

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Being on secondment at the College of Policing News

Inspector Tonya Cook shares her experience of working as a frontline policing advisor

‘Talking is a huge key to turning a corner with mental health’ Brief

Two people share their experiences with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder

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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 to investigation, legal issues and public protection

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Effective supervision guidelines

Evidence-based advice on how to build better relationships, give constructive feedback and support wellbeing

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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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Going equipped

Read the latest issue of Going equipped – a publication written for policing, by policing.

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