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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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Latest news

COVID-19: An appraisal of the police response to the pandemic Brief

Police Foundation and Crest Advisory release research on the challenges of enforcing new coronavirus laws

Includes video

Being a police officer from your first day on the job with the PCDA Case study

National Apprenticeship Week 2021: working and learning

Codeword scheme launched to help domestic abuse victims Brief

'ANI' codeword allows people to secretly signal for help

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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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Digital intelligence and investigations

Operation Modify helps you develop your awareness of smart technologies, work through a case and solve a crime – one episode at a time.

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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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COVID-19 restrictions

The latest on restrictions, offences and fixed-penalty notices in England and the regulations for Wales. Also links to our full downloadable briefing packs and other useful resources.

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