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College of Policing @CollegeofPolice

We are the body for leadership, standards and performance for police officers and staff in England and Wales. Not monitored 24/7.

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Neighbourhood policing is a specialism, requiring problem-solving and partnership working to protect communities from evolving threats. Our neighbourhood policing programme (NPP) is building the specialist capabilities neighbourhood teams need to keep communities safe.

ALT Over 21,000 officers and PCSOs have started the neighbourhood policing programme online learning and 17,248 have completed all 20 modules... resulting in an average 62% increase in knowledge and understanding after course completion, compared to the pre-course assessment. Learn more about the neighbourhood policing programme online and classroom-based learning on the College of Policing website.

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šŸšØšŸ‘® Weā€™ve now launched the latest phase of our neighbourhood policing programme (NPP): classroom-based training for sergeants and inspectors who lead neighbourhood teams. Find out more: college.police.uk/article/neā€¦ #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
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Results for the national investigators' exam (NIE) will be released tomorrow, 16 June. A link to view your results will be sent to the email address you used to sit the exam - good luck!
College of Policing
@CollegeofPolice
Jun 2
Wishing everyone sitting the national investigatorsā€™ exam (NIE) today the best of luck! Before you start, make sure youā€™re as prepared as possible and read our technical support page: college.police.uk/career-leaā€¦
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šŸšØšŸ‘®ā€ā™€ļø Neighbourhood policing week of action 2026 starts today. 15 online sessions running all week - covering leadership, tackling local crime and anti-social behaviour. Open to all officers, staff and volunteers. Book your place: college.police.uk/article/neā€¦
Neighbourhood policing week 2026 - thereā€™s still time to register. 15 to 19 June, Online events, 1 hour sessions

ALT Neighbourhood policing week 2026 - thereā€™s still time to register. 15 to 19 June, Online events, 1 hour sessions

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šŸšØ #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek starts tomorrow! Across England and Wales, forces will recognise the contribution of neighbourhood officers, PCSOs and volunteers, highlighting work to tackle local issues. Find out how to get involved: college.police.uk/article/neā€¦ šŸŽ„ @swpolice
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From fast moving incidents to long term priorities, no two days look the same for staff officers šŸ‘‡ In this #GoingEquipped article, learn what the role really involves. šŸ“– Out now: college.police.uk/article/coā€¦ @gmpolice @cheshirepolice
A conversation between ...two staff officers Read the conversation between Police Sergeant Alastair Twidale and Police Sergeant Alex Crisp Going equipped

ALT A conversation between ...two staff officers Read the conversation between Police Sergeant Alastair Twidale and Police Sergeant Alex Crisp Going equipped
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Dr Lorna Dennison Wilkins has studied body movement patterns in water for eighteen years to improve missing-person investigations, helping build clearer guidance to support search teams: college.police.uk/article/stā€¦ #GoingEquipped
Reflection Body Recovery from Water Study Read the article by Police Sergeant Dr Lorna Dennison-Wilkins

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Whatā€™s actually in the vapes being confiscated in schools? Read how @LancsPolice and @UniofBath discovered that some vapes seized from school pupil were found to contain illicit substances, including ā€˜spiceā€™ and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): college.police.uk/article/ilā€¦ #GoingEquipped
Emerging theme... illicit vaping Read the article by Police Constable Chris Mckee Going equipped

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In this #GoingEquipped article, follow a week in the life of an intelligence development officer at Opal, the national unit tackling serious organised acquisitive crime. See how small pieces of information are developed into a wider intelligence picture: college.police.uk/article/diā€¦
Diary of ...an intelligence development officer working on organised retail crime Read the article by Stephanie Coombes Head of Intelligence and Craig Turner Intelligence Development Officer Going equipped

ALT Diary of ...an intelligence development officer working on organised retail crime Read the article by Stephanie Coombes Head of Intelligence and Craig Turner Intelligence Development Officer Going equipped

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šŸš˜ Coming across an electric or hybrid vehicle at a breakdown or collision? There are a few things to be aware of. Read about the key risks, including high voltage systems and battery fires, and what that means for officers šŸ”— college.police.uk/article/elā€¦ #GoingEquipped
Five things about... electric vehicles Read the article by Police Constable Phil Hackford Going equipped

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In the latest #GoingEquipped article, explore how @DC_Police implement a deferred prosecution programme for eligible offenders, offering tailored support instead of going straight to court. šŸ”— college.police.uk/article/deā€¦
A relationship-based model for working with offenders on out of court resolutions Read the article by Emily Spragg Out of Court Resolutions Team Manager Going equipped

ALT A relationship-based model for working with offenders on out of court resolutions Read the article by Emily Spragg Out of Court Resolutions Team Manager Going equipped

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Wishing everyone sitting the national investigatorsā€™ exam (NIE) today the best of luck! Before you start, make sure youā€™re as prepared as possible and read our technical support page: college.police.uk/career-leaā€¦
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Issue 12 of #GoingEquipped is coming soon! Each edition of our operational magazine shares practice that strengthens capability and supports officers and staff in their roles. šŸ”— Catch up on issue 11: college.police.uk/article/goā€¦
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College of Policing retweeted
HMICFRS
@HMICFRS
May 29
Together with the @CollegeofPolice and @policeconduct, we are investigating the @centreWJ's super-complaint on the length of police investigations into sexual offences. This week we published the Terms of Reference.
Blue background. White textbox with blue text which reads: Terms of reference: Underneath this, white text which reads: Super-complaint about the length of police investigations into sexual offences. Logos of College of Policing, HMICFRS, and IOPC at the bottom.

ALT Blue background. White textbox with blue text which reads: Terms of reference: Underneath this, white text which reads: Super-complaint about the length of police investigations into sexual offences. Logos of College of Policing, HMICFRS, and IOPC at the bottom.

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šŸšØ Neighbourhood policing week of action is coming from 15 to 21 June. Join us as we celebrate the work of neighbourhood officers, staff and volunteers - focusing on what works to tackle local crime and anti-social behaviour. Get involved: college.police.uk/article/neā€¦
Neighbourhood policing week of action 15 to 21 June #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek

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Results for the May national police promotion framework (NPPF) inspectors' exam will be released tomorrow, 27 May. A link to view your results will be sent to the email address you used to sit the exam. Wishing you the best of luck!
College of Policing
@CollegeofPolice
May 12
šŸ‘ Good luck to everyone sitting the inspectorsā€™ exam this week! Make sure you're prepared by checking out our technical support page before you start šŸ”— college.police.uk/career-leaā€¦
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As part of #Sceptre, weā€™re highlighting how @MerseyPolice developed #OpGears to tackle knife-enabled robbery, violence and anti-social behaviour linked to illegal vehicles. Read more: college.police.uk/article/opā€¦
Tackling knife-enabled crime linked to illegal vehicles in Merseyside Written by Phil Mullally and Carly Slinger, Merseyside Police, for #GoingEquipped

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ā€œKnife in the kitchen, not on the street.ā€ Through @CommandoChef, Colour Sergeant Mike Beaton works with @kent_police and the Violence Reduction Unit to engage young people and open conversations about choices and consequences: college.police.uk/support-foā€¦ @RoyalMarines #Sceptre

College of Policing
@CollegeofPolice
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ā€œKnife in the kitchen, not on the street.ā€ Since 2022, CSGT Mike Beaton has reached 3,000 young people via @CommandoChef - using food to spark conversations about knife crime & future choices. šŸ”—See further: college.police.uk/support-foā€¦ @KentVRU @RoyalMarines
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PC John Porter shares in #GoingEquipped how GPS trackers have been used to locate people and reduce highā€‘risk incidents. Weā€™re resharing this for #DementiaActionWeek, highlighting ways to prevent harm and support those affected: college.police.uk/article/reā€¦ @syptweet
GPS trackers for people living with dementia Read the article by PC John Porter Going equipped

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@ModJusticeConf@ModJusticeConf
May 19
Complimentary tickets available for the Modernising Justice conference! Expect case-studies and practical information from speakers: Police AI (@CollegeofPolice), Police Leadership Commission, @metpoliceuk, @PoliceDigital, @DC_PCC and Met Prosecutions >> hubs.ly/Q04h7ptL0
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Have you had your say on updated stop and search guidance? The consultation sets national standards for how searches are carried out, grounded in fairness, necessity and respect in line with our #CodeOfEthics. Your views will help shape guidance: college.police.uk/article/stā€¦
Weā€™re updating stop and search guidelines Share your views by 6 July 2026

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