In our 4th Episode, focusing on the important work of the College of Policing, Former DCC Jason Harwin – KPM talks with Assistant Chief Constable Tom Harding, who is the Director of Operational Standards.
During the episode Tom shares his policing journey and his reflections on his first 12 months in the College. He shares the current priorities for his team, particularly around improving neighbourhood policing and public protection and the work the college are leading to improve standards and shares how local officers and staff can play their part in improving standards.
Finally, they discuss the Code of Ethics and its role in policing.
Takeaways
- The College of Policing plays a key role in supporting frontline officers and staff by providing guidance, training, and support.
- Operational standards are crucial in ensuring consistent and effective policing across the country.
- Public protection is a major challenge for policing, and the College is working to improve training and support for professionals in this area.
- Neighbourhood policing is essential for building trust and solving community problems, and efforts are being made to professionalize this aspect of policing.
- Continuous professional development is important for officers to stay up-to-date and provide the best service to the public.
- The Code of Ethics is a valuable tool for decision-making and should be embedded in policing practices.
Sound Bites
- “I’m really proud and privileged to do it.”
- “We are really trying to focus on where policing would welcome and needs the support and assistance to deliver the best service that they can.”
- “We need to make sure that we strike that right balance, that we’re putting out to policing what they want and need and that we know it’s going to make a difference.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Overview
01:09 – Tom Harding’s Policing Career
02:08 – Transition to the College of Policing
03:08 – Challenges and Achievements at the College
05:21 – Operational Standards and Training
08:03 – Importance of Public Protection
09:49 – Capacity and Support for Policing
11:07 – Professionalizing Neighborhood Policing
13:49 – Encouraging Innovation and Ideas
15:31 – Well-being and the Importance of the Code of Ethics
18:32 – The Code of Ethics and its Impact
20:40 – Conclusion and Preview of Future Episodes
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