Led by the College of Policing, the police leadership programme – stage 5 (executive leaders) is an executive leadership development programme aimed at enabling police officers and staff to develop towards becoming an executive leader in policing, in line with the leadership standards and relevant role profiles. It replaces the Strategic Command Course.

The programme is a pre-requisite to executive roles for police officers. The College also welcomes delegates from policing partner organisations and those from international policing organisations.  

Following the development centre, the Programme includes elements of personal, organisational and operational leadership at the executive level. It focuses on developing:

The programme includes a blended mix of face-to-face, guided learning (online), a short professional placement, experiential learning in role and work with an executive coach. See upcoming programme dates.

More information can be found here.

Could you help a colleague?

The PSA has worked with the College of Policing to develop a training opportunity for members.
 
Peer Support Training equips members with skills to provide help and guidance to members on a range of issues, acting as a critical friend to colleagues needing independent advice.
 
PSA Acting President Nick Smart explains, “The welfare and wellbeing of our members is a core priority for us as an association, and this training provides another means by which we can equip our members with the skills they need to support their peers.

“As senior leaders, there are times when all of us could benefit from a listening ear or a third party perspective on the issues we face at work. These training courses offer the framework for us to be able to provide that supportive influence.
 
“Everyone who undertakes the training will be logged on our database, so that members can get in touch with the national office at any time to be connected with a trained peer.  
 
“I’d like to welcome as many members as possible to sign up to this free, engaging opportunity and to give something back to colleagues."
 
The next training course will be held on Thursday 11th July 2024.
 
Courses are open to any members, including acting and temporary superintendents, and those who are new to association. The courses run from 0900-1230.  To register your interest, email [email protected] 

The Superintendents’ Toolkit is part of a range of online leadership resources created by the College of Policing, PSA and partners, to provide easily accessibly information, which officers and staff can access from all force and personal devices, at any time and place.
 
 The toolkit superintendents and chief superintendents in their decision-making process by providing clear guidance on responsibilities, powers and authorities that come with the role. The toolkit also helps newly-promoted or temporarily-promoted superintendents who would like to get a quick understanding of the additional operating powers and procedures.
 
Workbooks available include ‘stepping up to the superintendent rank’, ‘strategic planning’, leadership and ‘decision making and risk-management’. Officers can also find easy access to up to date legislation and policy documents.
 
The toolkit was the result of lengthy consultation with the PSA, which was keen to fill the gap in national training provision provided to newly promoted superintendents.

The Superintendents’ Toolkit can be accessed via the College of Policing portal by anyone with a registered account here.
 

Once registered you can download the app onto force or personal device by searching for College Leadership Learning in the app store.