The Involvement of Higher Education in Supporting the Police Professionalization Agenda: Towards a Collaborative Approach
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Opening presentation to attendees at the University of Gloucestershire hosted partnership workshop - ‘Policing Research, Development and Innovation’ (May 2014).
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The Involvement of Higher Education in Supporting the Police Professionalization Agenda: Towards a Collaborative Approach
- 1. The involvement of Higher Education in supporting the Police Professionalization Agenda Towards a collaborative approach - setting the scene….
- 3. College of Policing – move towards Professional Body for Policing. National Policing Vision 2016. National Learning and Development Strategy for Policing 2013-16: Developing collaborative partnerships to add value to the quality and breadth of learning Professional Entry to Policing – Pre-Join Strategy & Guidance. Accredited Prior Learning. Home Office Level 3 ‘determination’. Police Professionalization Agenda
- 5. “…collaboration between the police service and the academy will help to ‘professionalise’ policing, particularly through training and education.” Peter Neyroud CBE QPM (2011) Review of Police Leadership and Training
- 6. Community-based Policing Superstars Plus Continuous Professional Development Evidence-based training in response to domestic abuse Research in support of the Police and Crime Plan Anti-social behaviour in rural Gloucestershire Existing Collaborations:
- 7. Austerity Organisational change Existing collaboration Shared governance arrangements Professionalization Agenda is starting to drive demand Conditions for closer collaboration
- 9. Strategic Vision: Sustainability Flexibility Significant Savings and Improvement Accountability Key Outcomes: Improving Service to the Public Greater Value for Money SW Regional Collaboration Strategy 2012 - 2022
- 11. Knowledge exchange Organisational learning Shared resources Shared outcomes Reduced cost Sustainability Flexibility Benefits of collaboration
- 12. Integration Critical thinking Flexibility in orientation Experiential learning Increased job satisfaction Benefits of collaboration Craig Paterson (2011) Adding value? A review of the international literature on the role of higher education in police training and education.
- 13. What is happening elsewhere?
- 14. Sustainable increase in number of Special Constables Increased patrol hours Increased visibility (allied to Public Confidence) Additional resources IPLDP Diploma qualified recruits Police Trainers as Associate Staff Benefits of collaboration
- 15. Reduced costs Accommodation / utility Salary National Insurance Pension Sickness absence Predominantly the cost of initial training borne by the student Benefits of collaboration
- 16. Increase in number of Special Constable applications for processing. Vetting and security clearance. Uniform and equipment. Shared classroom space. Mileage allowance (duty). Opportunity Costs
- 18. Thank you for listening..
Editor's Notes
- Thanks to ……… Talk about the opportunities and challenges that are presented by police reform and the police professionalization agenda and in doing so take some time to think about how further and higher education can support the police service in meeting some of its professionalization aims and objectives.
- In recent years – the police service and the Government has recognised the importance of raising the professional status of police officers and police staff, allowing them to gain greater recognition and reward for accredited levels of expertise - and to contribute to the development of policy in their areas of specialism. The Police Professionalization Agenda is a central element of the current Police Reform Programme. That Reform Programme has been heavily influenced by the police service itself; recognising the role that education can play in raising the professional status of police officers and police staff. MOVE TO NEXT SLIDE:
- College of Policing – Established 2012 – Launched February 2013 The emergence of a new policing professional body working to raise the professional status of police officers and police staff, allowing them to gain greater recognition and reward for accredited levels of expertise. National Policing Vision 2016: National Learning and Development Strategy Professional Entry to Policing All have the Professionalization Agenda at their heart Opened opportunities for Accredited Prior Learning – giving police officers and police staff transferrable skills and qualifications which can contribute towards and HNC / HND / Foundation or Full Degree programme HO Level 3 ‘determination’ – which is stimulating demand for greater levels of involvement from Further and Higher Education.
- Increasingly universities and colleges are playing a vital role in the training and development of police officers and staff in the future, ensuring that they continue to retain the skills they need in order to fight crime and protect the public. There are several excellent models of police forces and local universities and colleges working together to deliver a shared vision of improving service to the public and greater value for money in these times of austerity.
- College of Policing have recognised the benefits of partnering with Further and Higher Education Establishments in their delivery strategy. But it is important that we think BEYOND initial training – although there will be an opportunity to discuss this aspect in greater detail in the break-out session – and consider what ‘added value’ colleges and universities can bring to the skill and craft that is policing. The fact is that INSIGHTFUL LEADERSHIP on the part of the Constabulary has already helped to create successful collaborations between the Constabulary, the University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire College For example NEXT SLIDE
- Community Based Policing – Superstars Plus scheme – Developed by Linda Farrol (from the University) and PC Andy Cook (now recently retired). This is a collaboration of University and College students working with Cheltenham Town Centre Police Officers in the night-time economy to help make the town centre a safer place to visit. Evidence-based training in response to domestic abuse – Case Study – Jane Anti-social behaviour in rural Gloucestershire – Case Study – James and Stan Each of the above already delivers or has the potential to deliver ‘added value’ – for example: Students involved in the Superstars Plus scheme having an exposure to the work of the police and stimulating interest in volunteering or a career with the police service. Jane’s work in the area of domestic ABUSE – has the potential for roll-out with MAPPA partners – helping to improve partnership delivery and victim focus in a critical area of PUBLIC PROTECTION. James and Stans research into Anti-Social Behaviour has the potential to shape policing practice in isolated, rural communities So we already collaborate very successfully – but – there are existing conditions which create opportunities for collaboration on a scale that previously may not have been considered: NEXT SLIDE NEXT SLIDE
- Austerity – Financial squeeze – collaboration between service providers is more important than ever. Collaboration based on Value Added for our individual and our shared stakeholders. Organisational change is constant – in many respects driven by austerity – creating opportunities for new models of working; collaborations which previously would not have been contemplated are now being given careful consideration. Existing collaboration – like those already discussed have demonstrated our ability to create shared governance arrangements to ensure that outcomes are delivered and accounted for Professionalization Agenda is starting to drive demand for an involvement of Further and Higher Education in policing – demand is being driven by the police service – Professionalization – Pre-Join – Accredited Professional Practice – Example: 28 year old student – lives in Gloucestershire, studies at Gloucestershire College, is a Special Constable Sergeant with Thames Valley Police – came to see me about the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing and I had to direct him to the nearest CKP provider in Avon and Somerset!!!!! Not the sort of collaboration that we should have in mind!!!!! So we have an OPPORTUNITY AND A CHALLENGE: NEXT SLIDE
- We have an OPPORTUNITY to build on the existing conditions for closer collaboration as a platform on which to respond to growing demand And we have the CHALLENGE of Shaping and meeting that demand through even closer collaboration BUT in a way… which strikes a balance between what I would call the ‘professionalization trajectory’ that is being plotted nationally by the government and the police service and a desire to maintain local identity and respond to local needs. So what would the framework for closer collaboration look like? NEXT SLIDE
- When thinking about a framework for delivery – we really need to look no further than the EXISTING SW REGIONAL COLLABORATION STRATEGY Sets out Strategic Vision and Key Outcomes for collaboration So as you can see – a lot of the strategic thinking behind successful collaboration has already been done and has already been put into practice – again - that existing framework helps to create the platform for closer collaboration between partners in Gloucestershire. So what are the BENEFITS OF COLLABORATION? NEXT SLIDE
- Increasingly universities and colleges are playing a vital role in the training and development of police officers and staff in the future, ensuring that they continue to retain the skills they need in order to fight crime and protect the public. There are several excellent models of police forces and local universities and colleges working together to deliver a shared vision of improving service to the public and greater value for money in these times of austerity. And the benefits being delivered are many and varied… NEXT SLIDE
- Knowledge exchange – FORENSIC!!! ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory Shared Resources – opportunities for Police Trainers to become qualified Associate Lecturers of the University But this is not just John eulogising about the benefits of collaboration: NEXT SLIDE
- Craig Paterson – Sheffield Hallam University – undertook a “Review of the international literature on the role of higher education in police training and education” identifying common areas where higher education ‘adds value’ to police learning and development. Studied cases predominantly in the United States, the European Union, Australia and India. Identified 5 common areas of ‘added value’ Integration: So when thinking about culture change INTEGRATION, exposure to different ways of thinking, different organisational cultures, different ways of working……..is linked very much to cultural reform at the first early stages of professional development…….as opposed to police training units geared towards identity transformation. Critical Thinking: Students develop higher level critical thinking skills to challenge managers. This is particularly important in an environment where the constraints of occupational culture are widely documented and have a clear impact of public perceptions of the police. Flexibility in orientation: Academic education encourages flexibility in orientation to competing demands whilst also generating transferable skills that help to develop competence in a number of areas. Experiential Learning: Ability of Higher and Further education establishments to utilize adult learning theory rather than traditional didactic models of teaching is central to the process of organizational reform. Job Satisfaction: Personal benefits to graduate police officers such as confidence, self-esteem, broadened outlooks and greater tolerance.
- Just want to focus for a few minutes on the collaborations that are already taking place between universities and the police in other force areas in terms of pre-join qualifications and IPLDP Diploma qualification – and some of the benefits that are being experienced through that collaboration: Such courses tend to have students who are Special Constables – who are jointly trained and educated by the local Further or Higher Education establishment and the local Police Force as part of a Foundation or Full Degree Programme. NB: there will be an opportunity to explore a very successful programme between Northamptonshire Police and The University of Northampton in the break out session NEXT SLIDE
- Break Out Session – Opportunity to discuss collaboration between University of Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire College and Gloucestershire Constabulary when looking at: Pre-Join – The Certificate in Knowledge of Policing The Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP) Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Accredited Professional Practice (APP) We are fortunate to have with us today: Bob Lyman – and John Fox – Lecturers from the University of Northampton Dr Martin Wright – formerly of University of Wolverhampton – now Academic Director – Global Institute for Cyber Intelligence and Security Dr Mark Kilgallon from Policing Matters Ltd All of whom are able to share with us their collective and considerable experience of collaboration between police forces and further and higher education establishments and the shared benefits to be gained through such collaboration. BUT discussion need not be limited to pre-join and initial training….. We will also be able to discuss opportunities for Continuous Professional Development in other areas : Such as: Public Services Leadership HR Finance Forensic Science Criminology Breakout is a really good opportunity to explore how we can move forward together in the future.