In this conversation, Bernard Rix interviews Sir Andy Marsh, CEO of the College of Policing, about the importance of neighbourhood policing and the new initiatives aimed at professionalising this area of policing. They discuss the impact of austerity on neighbourhood policing, the structure of the professionalisation program, and the potential for international learning in policing practices.

Takeaways

• Neighbourhood policing is crucial for public trust.
• Austerity has negatively impacted neighbourhood policing.
• The professionalisation program has four levels of training.
• Pilot programs are being conducted in 11 forces.
• International collaboration can enhance policing practices.
• Police training in firearms is extensive and effective.
• Neighbourhood policing should be viewed as a specialism.
• The program aims to fast track learning for officers.
• Community engagement is essential for effective policing.
• Policing by consent relies on strong neighbourhood policing.

Sound Bites

• “Neighbourhood policing is the foundation of trust.”
• “We’re professionalising neighbourhood policing.”
• “This program will transform neighbourhood policing.”

Chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction to Neighbourhood Policing
• 03:01 – Professionalising Neighbourhood Policing
• 04:55 – International Perspectives on Policing

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