Support for forces

Organisational advice that can help forces with workplace culture, internal processes and technological systems.

Health, safety and welfare advice

Our policies and guidance, including job-related fitness standards. Also includes links to useful information from other organisations

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Diversity and inclusion

Support and guidance for forces on positive action, inclusion at work, policing in the community, and accelerating the progression of underrepresented groups

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Peer support

Information about peer support options and improvement networks, whether you're looking for or offering support

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Practice bank

Find and share practice with organisations who are interested in crime reduction and criminal justice.

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Recruitment

Rejoiners guidance

Guidance on recruiting former police officers to quickly increase force capacity during national crises

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Citizens in policing

Information for forces starting volunteer programmes. Includes advice on recruitment, training and management for special constables and police support volunteers

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Appointing a chief officer

Services and support for:

  • police and crime commissioners (PCCs) recruiting chief constables
  • chief constables recruiting to chief officer teams
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Homicide prevention framework

Framework for forces and policing partners to reduce crimes that can lead to homicide.

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Tools

Beyond 360°

An online feedback tool to support development across policing

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Evidence-based policing maturity model

A self-assessment tool to understand how well your force is integrating evidence-based policing

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Knowledge sharing and innovation

How to share good practice and ideas. Also see our latest innovation projects and how to get involved.

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Career development guiding principles

Guidance for force leads in human resources and learning and development, to support career development for police officers and staff

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