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Networks
We actively support our alumni to set up their own networks within the alumni and ambassador community, so that they can come together and problem solve, share best practice and stay connected with each other.
Current networks
Policing Diverse Communities Network
The aim of this network is to provide an inclusive, progressive and educational safe space to better understand our communities, as well as a platform to change the narrative on a national scale.
National Policing Drugs Network
The aim of this network is to provide a space for collaboration, discussion and sharing of best practice to drive positive change and harm reduction on a national scale.
Fast Track Network
For alumni who have been accepted onto the College of Policing’s Fast Track programme; or those who are currently on or have finished the programme. It meets online every two months and is a space for officers to support each other and discuss current issues in policing.
Sergeants' Network
For alumni who have passed the Sergeants’ exam and all those who have been promoted. This network provides a platform to meet other alumni, collaborate, problem-solve and hear from guest speakers.
Empowering Women to achieve in Policing Network
The aim of this network is to provide a space to network with other officers, share knowledge and learning and support each other to continue to develop exceptional leadership skills.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Network
The aim of this network is to provide a space to support officers’ mental health and wellbeing by providing a safe space to network with other officers and share knowledge and best practice.
Innovation Network
The aim of this network is to support members in being proactive in recognising challenges that their respective forces face and provide a space to have open discussions and share ideas on how to approach the complex challenges that policing faces today.
If you are interested in any of the upcoming networks, or have any ideas for new networks, please email us at [email protected].
Become a Network Lead
We are always on the look out for Network Leads. Our Network Leads run our networks in partnership with our Alumni Officers. Being a Network Lead gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a tangible difference to issues you care about on a national scale.
Network Leads
You will receive:
- Monthly catch ups with an alumni officer on how to grow and manage your network
- Training sessions to support your success
- Access to a support network made up of other Network Leads and access to Police Now's wider policing network
- Opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills
- Technical support (IT/Teams)
What we expect in return:
- Planning and leading network events throughout the year.
- Engage with network members each month
- Bi-monthly planning of network meet ups
- Bi-monthly network promotion (in force/among your existing networks)
- Capture and share good news stories from the network twice a year
Please note these responsibilities can be shared between network leads of one network.
You can either put yourself forward to be a Network Lead for one of our current networks, or you can come to us with an idea for your own network. If you’re interested in being a Network Lead or have an idea for a network you’d like to set up then please email us at [email protected].
