We've produced guidance for policing on Domestic Abuse Protection Notices (DAPNs) and Orders (DAPOs) which are undergoing a year-long pilot in three forces: Greater Manchester Police Metropolitan ...

Stop and search is one of the most controversial police powers. While some studies suggest it may reduce crime, it often comes with significant costs. Poorly targeted searches have a negative impact ...

Supporting young people in custody and helping steer them away from reoffending.

As a police officer of 25 years, I have devoted my life to finding people. I have been a licenced search officer for most of my career. I now work as a qualified police search adviser (PolSA) where I ...

Creation of the special measures advisor, a role which identifies relevant cases, discusses options with victims, and submits quality applications for special measures prior to the first court hearing ...

An initiative to encourage education around responsible dog ownership to reduce the number of serious dog attacks within a small community estate.

A video detailing the experiences of a fourteen year old schoolgirl who was sexually assaulted at school by a teacher, to educate police officers about a child’s journey as a victim and encourage ...

I’m a detective constable in the Economic Crime Unit’s (ECU) High Harm team. I’ve been in the unit for the past seven years. If you’d told me I’d end up in economic crime, I’d have laughed – mainly ...

1. What is the Mini Police? The Mini Police is a volunteer engagement scheme for primary school children aged 8 to 11 years old. Originally conceived in Durham Constabulary, the scheme provides an ...

At the invitation of Bahamas Commissioner Clayton Fernander, Senior Leadership Trainers Superintendent Dan Patrick and Superintendent Louise Galliott-Thornton travelled to the Bahamas to deliver the ...

Every article is written by a police officer or member of police staff working in the policing sector. Each article is then peer reviewed by a colleague to ensure the content we bring you is relevant ...

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