College of Policing

The sudden, unexpected death of an infant is an extremely tragic and traumatic experience for any family. It also has a significant impact on those who respond and investigate. After the number of sudden, unexpected infant deaths doubled in Merseyside between 2019 and 2022, Merseyside Police worked closely with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to adopt a joint agency problem-solving approach to prevent this. Recognising that families were unknowingly putting their infants at risk with unsafe sleeping practices, they developed the Safer Sleep initiative which aims to: 🔹 raise the public’s awareness of safer sleep practices 🔹 improve partnership working with the NHS 🔹 supporting families and building trust in communities Read more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/eN6XQxsS

Missed any of the recent articles in Going Equipped issue 9? Hear from Deputy Chief Constable Katy Barrow-Grint, and catch up on all the articles here.

💙 Thank you to every police officer, member of staff and volunteer for all they’ve done to fight crime and keep the public safe throughout the year, as policing has continued to face evolving, complex challenges. 🎄 While many people enjoy time with their loved ones this Christmas, we think of those who continue to work during the festive period, often sacrificing precious time with their loved ones. As we look forward to 2025, we wish them a very happy Christmas and we hope they find time to rest and spend time with their friends and family over the coming days.

We recently delivered a two-week ‘train the trainer’ pilot with Northumbria Police, designed to prepare trainers to roll out the updated public and personal safety training (PPST) curriculum. The programme benefited from the expertise of Professor Chris Cushion from Loughborough University, whose knowledge of adult learning and coaching shaped the scenario-based training (SBT) programme by combining both practical application and theory. A long-time collaborator with Professor Cushion, Gerard O’Dea from Dynamis Training shared valuable insights from his experience delivering similar training internationally, ensuring the approach was informed by best practices across related industries. Take a look at the Authorised Professional Practice (APP) for PPST here: https://lnkd.in/dua8u2Ge

Jennifer Lamboll of Thames Valley Police reflects on ‘My Little Black Book’ by Dr. Maggie Semple OBE and Jane Oremosu. Inspired by a Black history event talk at her force, Jennifer found the book’s insights on identity, allyship, and inclusive language both powerful and practical for today’s workplaces. See the book review here: https://lnkd.in/eJDUbaVy #GoingEquipped

We’ve updated our authorised professional practice (APP) for vetting, bringing in changes to improve consistency and to make sure the highest standards are maintained across all police forces in England and Wales. The refreshed APP is built around the modern vetting cycle, aligning with the National Decision Model (NDM) and the new #CodeofEthics, introducing: 🔹 clearer processes and guidance for vetting teams 🔹 stronger support for decision-making in line with national standards 🔹 a national standard for vetting those working with vulnerable individuals 🔹 an updated annual integrity and vetting review process to ensure regular re-vetting 🔹 a digital-first, standardised national vetting application form These updates reinforce the importance of vetting as a shared responsibility across policing, with leaders and supervisors playing a key role in maintaining the highest standards. Find out more about the updated APP: https://lnkd.in/eAVpzMJ3

Amy Duckworth, a British Transport Police (BTP) PCSO at London Bridge Station shares how a proactive approach and community collaboration helped address rough sleeping and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. When faced with safety concerns, drug misuse, and increasing ASB around the station, Amy developed a plan involving joint patrols with local council wardens, charities, and Metropolitan Police officers. Through empathy, consistent engagement, and referrals to housing and substance misuse services, many individuals received the support they needed. Results after 12 months: ✅ 82% reduction in rough sleeping and ASB near London Bridge ✅ 14 civil banning orders and 9 community protection notices issued for persistent ASB cases ✅ Enhanced safety and strengthened partnerships between BTP and station staff Read further: https://lnkd.in/eSySw9fy

We’ve developed new principles to support police forces across England and Wales to consistently implement the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS). Research has highlighted inconsistencies in how the scheme is applied across England and Wales, affecting victims’ or potential victims access to crucial information about a partner’s history. These updated principles, created in collaboration with the National Police Chiefs' Council aim to standardise processes, giving victims and potential victims the same standard of support and protection wherever they are in the country. Find out more about the updated principles: https://lnkd.in/eJUKccz4

Inspector Allen Davis tells us what Chemsex is, and how it relates to complex and unique crime both in person and online, in his #GoingEquipped article. 📰 Read now: https://lnkd.in/dE3BSQFt Metropolitan Police

#HIRING: We're looking for a Senior Policy Manager to lead on the College commitment to deliver against the actions in Workstream 2 (the use of police powers) and Workstream 3 (a national approach to community engagement) of the Police Race Action Plan. You'll provide leadership across College specialisms and communities, embedding standards and behaviours and to drive consistently high standards in forces. We're looking for someone with: ✅ experience of applying improvement and change principles and methodology in practical application at force level to improve practice ✅ demonstrable experience of working successfully with organisations and/or communities to improve service delivery and implement new ways of working ✅ practical experience of working in neighbourhood policing or stop and search at a senior level Find out more and apply by 16 December: https://lnkd.in/e5CqPBfr