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New training for neighbourhood policing

We're trialling enhanced training to develop the knowledge and skills of neighbourhood policing teams and professionalise this vital area of the service

Testing new process for promotion and progression for sergeants and inspectors

We're working with several forces to test the new Sergeant and Inspector Promotion and Progression (SIPP) process

Policing has more than doubled target for number of officers receiving rape investigative training

The target to train 2,000 officers by the end of April has been exceeded with a total of 4,540 having now completed the specialist course

Updated competency and values framework (CVF) introduced

Updated CVF available for forces to use for recruitment, assessment and development

New training available on deepfake content

Training to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers to raise awareness, and respond to digital elements of investigations

Investigating the dark web – new training available

Learn how the dark web and metaverse are used for criminal activity

New domestic abuse regulations

New regulations have been added to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

New guidance on police dogs published

We've published new authorised professional practice on caring and working with police dogs

Football Spectators Order 2024 comes into force

The Football Spectators Order 2024 comes into force ahead of the UEFA European Championship this summer.

Police using data to tackle crime and free up officer time

A new multi-million-pound centre will see police using AI and data from forces across England and Wales to protect the public and free up officer time on the frontline

Face coverings and pyrotechnics at protests

Police will be given powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid prosecution

Angiolini Inquiry – policing accepts all recommendations

Policing is taking forward all recommendations made by Part 1 of the Angiolini Inquiry report

Going equipped

Going equipped is the College's operational and frontline publication written by and for police officers and staff.

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