Membership © College of Policing Limited 2013

Agenda Membership of the College of Policing Progress to date and future plans Frontline champions – panel discussion

Membership Individual membership of the professional body for all in policing “A professional body, professional organisation, or professional society is usually a non-profit organisation seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest”

Membership Services Developing policing as a profession Professional means: –Reliance on a code of ethics –Reliance on a knowledge or evidence base in setting standards and making key decisions –A clear regime of licensing, accreditation and/or qualifications –A system of continuous professional development Transition from individuals acting in a professional manner to membership of a body with published and transparent standards and principles Supporting the needs of individuals both collectively and individually

Views from officers and staff Key findings –53% reported being likely or very likely to join –23% undecided as yet but interested Areas of interest –Career advice and skills accreditation framework –Job opportunities within policing, training available, attachment/secondment vacancies board –‘How To’ guides, mobile apps and personalised news-feeds –Networking - keen to learn from experts, best practice and the experiences of others nationally –Ease of access and mobility of information

What’s in it for you? Standard Membership –Serving the professional needs of all individuals involved in policing through a professional body that works closely with the forces to ensure that standards of professional practice are met –No charge to UK policing family including BTP and CNC –Fees to be charged to international, academia and commercial partners Premium Membership (optional) –Serving the personal career and wider needs of officers and staff working in policing both collectively and individually –Paid for by individuals on a voluntary basis

Your membership services Standard Premium Shared with forces Personal Profile & updates Continuous Professional Development Training, Qualifications & Assessment College services Events POLKA MLE Legal Digest Police Gazette Online job board Information personal to individual Personal Updates Career support & mentoring Study support & guides My Skills/CV builder Personalised job updates College services Targeted events APPs and bookstore Personal 360 Personal networking & forums Lifestyle benefits – discounts and offers www - Public website Cost covered by College Charged for services

Where are we and timeline Membership IT system purchased in August - Protech Engaging with business areas and stakeholders to ‘configure’ Initial delivery for Q1 in 2015 for first implementation and standard membership –Federated login and other core services including CPD, course and event booking Consulting with potential members on premium services

The panel Iwan Jones – PCSO North Wales Police Dan Reynolds – Sergeant Cheshire Constabulary Rachel Vallins – DC Dorset Police