Neighbourhood policing resources

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Published on 23 January 2023
Resources to support officers and staff working in neighbourhood policing
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Police officers from Dyfed and Powys Police

This page is a one-stop reference for quick access to resources about neighbourhood policing.

These resources will be updated regularly. For our College Learn (MLE) resources you will need to be logged in.

Being a neighbourhood police officer

Watch our videos to hear first-hand experiences from officers working in neighbourhood policing. 

‘The main thing I really enjoy about being a police officer is engaging with the community,' says PC Matt Eld.

 

'I loved having the freedom to be creative and effectively resolve community problems,' says Inspector Barry Gosling.

 

Neighbourhood policing guidelines

Our evidence-based guidelines on how to understand and work with communities include advice on putting this into practice.

Go to guidelines and supporting material

Case studies

Community peer mentor project – Durham
Police award in neighbourhood management – North Yorkshire
The PCSO supervisor role in Avon and Somerset
The PCSO supervisor role in Kent
How sport helps a neighbourhood police officer connect with his local community
Engaging with communities using Online Watch Link
Using the community trigger to address anti-social behaviour

Problem solving

Problem-solving policing and SARA model – College of Policing
Problem-oriented policing – crime reduction toolkit
Hot spots policing – crime reduction toolkit
Hot spots policing guidance
SARA model – ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
Tilley Award submissions and summaries – ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Polici…
Goldstein Award submissions and summaries – ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Pol…

Improving trust and confidence through neighbourhood policing

Seeking to improve trust and confidence in local police
Neurodiversity training to better support the public
Volunteer patrols on horseback to reduce rural crime

Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 – statutory guidance
Anti-social behaviour – your power: 40-minute College Learn e-learning
Criminal behaviour order guide for police: College Learn resource
The Community Trigger process
Operation Modify – Improving digital thinking: 10 College Learn e-learning modu…
College of Policing professional development platform

Vulnerability-related risks guidelines

Our guidelines on how to recognise and respond to individuals at risk of harm.

Go to guidelines

Violence against women and girls toolkit

Our toolkit includes a list of misogynistic behaviours and the offences under which they could be prosecuted, and links to protective tools and resources.

Go to toolkit

Civil remedies to tackle anti-social behaviour

Injunctions
Criminal behaviour orders
Dispersal powers
Community protection notices
Public spaces protection orders
Closure notices
Recovery of possession of dwelling houses
Local engagement and civil remedies

Victims' Code

These resources, news and videos include information about victims' rights under the Code and the main changes for policing.

Go to Victims' Code

News and articles

Going equipped – our operational and frontline publication
Tackling knife crime with communities – by Inspector Rob Ranstead

Career development

Neighbourhood policing career pathway
Career pathways – Barry Gosling on working in neighbourhood policing
Breaking barriers in policing and local communities
Changing roles – from PCSO to police constable

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