Jump to search MENU Breadcrumb Home About us About us On this page The College of Policing is a professional body for everyone working across policing. It is an operationally independent arm's-length body of the Home Office. What we do We connect everyone working in the police and law enforcement to understand their challenges. We use evidence-based knowledge in everything we develop. We help police officers and staff; researchers, academics and learning providers; the international policing community; and the public. We give a voice to professional policing on standards, skills and capabilities. How we help Support professional development We set requirements, accredit, quality assure and deliver learning and professional development, promote diversity and wellbeing and help to nurture and select leaders at all levels. Learning Career development Other support for forces Set standards We set standards for key areas of policing which help forces and individuals provide consistency and better service for the public. Authorised Professional Practice Standards and guidance Ethics and integrity Share knowledge and good practice We create and maintain easy access to knowledge, disseminate good practice and facilitate the sharing of what works. Crime reduction toolkit Research map Innovation Our approach to public health Our people About 600 people work for the College of Policing across England and Wales. This includes seconded officers and staff from forces. We also have a network of associates that partner with us as trainers, coaches, assessors, designers, invigilators and expert witnesses. Find out more about our people Work for us Information about applying for jobs with and working for the College of Policing. Our international work Supporting professional and accountable policing throughout the world. Business plan We have a wide programme of work covering key priorities and planned activities to keep the public safe. Annual report and accounts A year of success in challenging circumstances – helping officers, staff and volunteers bring together their extensive knowledge. Data protection and freedom of information (FOI) How we protect personal data and process requests for information. Transparency data Publication scheme Individual rights Disclosure log Freedom of information (FOI) Our corporate information Find out more about the College's processes and policies. Concordats with other bodies Governance Professional committee Equality and diversity Procurement Licensing our products Website transition Information about the website transition project Footer Privacy policy Cookie policy Accessibility statement Diversity statement Copyright statement Content disclaimer Feedback Complaints Copyright © 2021 College of Policing. All content (excluding logos and photographs) is available under the Non-Commercial College Licence except where otherwise stated.