The President of the Police Superintendent’s Association (PSA), Nick Smart, discusses his goals for the next three years, which include focusing on the future of policing and the wellbeing of superintendents. He emphasizes the need to meet the needs of younger officers joining the ranks and to ensure consistent wellbeing support across all forces.
Nick also highlights the importance of clarity from the government on the priorities for policing and the need for investment in finances and staff. The conference provides an opportunity for senior operational leaders to hear directly from government officials and discuss the strategic direction of the police service.
Takeaways
- The Police Superintendent’s Association is focused on the future of policing and the wellbeing of superintendents.
- There is a need to meet the needs of younger officers joining the ranks and ensure consistent wellbeing support across all forces.
- Clarity from the government on the priorities for policing and investment in finances and staff are crucial.
- The conference provides an opportunity for senior operational leaders to discuss the strategic direction of the police service with government officials.
Sound Bites
- “There’s a big emphasis on wellbeing.”
- “Delivering the best outcomes for them and making sure that the working conditions that they have to enjoy on a daily basis are as tolerable as possible.”
- “We want to make sure that well-being and OHU provision for officers and particularly Superintendents is consistent and not really a postcode lottery depending on what force you’re in.”
Keywords
police superintendent’s association, future of policing, wellbeing, retirement, career development, police covenant, government, investment, priorities, conference
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and President’s Commitments
02:04 – Career Development, Pensions, and Discipline
02:34 – The Police Covenant and Consistent Support
04:00 – Government’s Role in the Future of Policing
05:17 – Clarity on Priorities and Investment
08:16 – The Conference as a Platform for Strategic Direction
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