How to become a good response officer: Michelle Wright

GuestOlivia Pinkney, former chief constable of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary, shares her insight on the importance of leadership throughout a career in policing.Timestamps0:24 Police leadership programme0:49 Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary1:00 Strategic Command Course, replaced in 2023 by police leadership programme – stage 52:47 Policing by consent6:00 Competency and values framework7:27 Mentoring schemes and opportunities to become a mentor8:00 Leadership development from the College14:40 Development for first-line leaders15:00 Tutor constables18:09 Response policing18:26 Joining as a PCSO18:27 Shift in the life of a call handler18:31 An overview of the Special Constabulary23:22 Find out more about mentoring24:50 Read about the new police leadership programme – stage 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GuestJane Monckton-Smith discusses coercive control and the homicide timeline.Timestamps0:20 Coercive control0:25 Domestic abuse6:23 Antisocial personality disorder9:29 Social science13:32 UN report16:14 Wade report | Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review18:11 Domestic homicide reviews18:38 Crime of passion19:45 Victims’ Code19:50 Victim personal statement26:27 Stalking32:28 Non-molestation orders34:31 Empathy fatigue37:20 Independent domestic violence advocate39:36 MARAC – multi-agency risk assessment conferences45:41 Jessica Laverack: Prevention of future deaths report47:18 Homicide Timeline, In Control: Dangerous Relationships and How They End in Murder49:04 Professor Evan Stark51:40 VAWG toolkit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People from across policing share insight on homicide preventionGuestsACC Simon Wilson, former NPCC Project Lead for homicide prevention frameworkNiven Rennie, The Hope Collective UKDCS Jon Hull, College of PolicingTimestamps0:34 Beating crime plan1:05 ACC Simon Wilson3:12 Homicide problem profile template4:05 Vulnerability Knowledge & Practice Programme4:07 Youth Endowment Fund4:09 Domestic Homicide Project5:33 Homicide prevention framework6:59 Operation Rasure7:20 Vulnerability-related risks13:55 Niven Rennie14:33 Scottish violence reduction unit18:49 Operation Ceasefire20:24 Adverse childhood experiences ACEs22:00 Compassionate Prison Project22:59 Professor Simon Pemberton27:25 Homeboy Industries38:13 DCS Jon Hull42:25 Problem-solving policing44:37 Curiosity45:53 Crime data integrity48:22 Oscar Kilo49:39 Clear, hold, build53:22 Body-worn video55:53 Stalking protection order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PC Michelle Wright shares her experience of joining the police and working in response on our Inside policing podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sergeant Richard Horton talks about what it takes to become a good response officer on our Inside policing podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode recorded at the 2022 National Police Wellbeing Conference exploring the support that's available for police officers and staff.GuestsAndy Rhodes, Director of the College of Policing’s Oscar Kilo, National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS)Sergeant Garry Botterill, Sussex Police and NPWSChief Inspector Catherine Pritchard, Cheshire Constabulary and NPWSLiz Eades, Occupational Health Advisor, NPWSJohn Harrison, Senior Medical Advisor, NPWSZoe Davenport, Occupational Health Expert Support Officer, NPWSJulie Feakin, Consultant, NPWSEleck Dodson, Consultation, NPWSTimestamps00:29 Andy Rhodes06:14 Onboarding – how an organisation introduces and integrates new employees in the early stages of their employment06:39 Emotional intelligence07:56 Policing front line review10:06 Demand, capacity & welfare – Police Federation12:02 The nick – police station12:17 Police Mutual12:18 Occupational health13:00 Wellbeing outreach service13:46 Peter Kay – actor and comedian14:00 Sgt Garry Botterill14:09 Oscar Kilo 9: Wellbeing and trauma support dogs15:18 Service Dogs UK15:35 Dogs Trust18:04 Oxytocin – hormone that stimulates emotional connection and wellbeing18:10 Dopamine – chemical in the brain that influences mood and sensations of reward and motivation21:08 Contact Oscar Kilo21:40 CI Catherine Pritchard22:06 Grade 3 triple negative breast cancer26:58 Breast changes to look out for32:24 Cancer, work and you, Oscar Kilo38:16 Liz Eades, John Harrison, Zoe Davenport, Julie Feakin, Eleck Dodson46:15 Psychological risk assessment47:45 Foundation occupational health standards48:36 Blue light wellbeing framework50:12 Beating crime plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People from across policing explore the question, 'What makes a good cop?'GuestsSgt Richard Horton (retired), Lancashire Constabulary, on what he'd expect from new recruits and officers in his team.PC Michelle Wright, Greater Manchester Police, shares insight about her new career in the police.Marcus Griffiths, Policing Standards Manager at the College, discusses ethics, professional standards and support available from the College.Louise Hodgson, Head of Workforce Development at the College, talks about assessment and initial training.Timestamps01:13 Sgt Richard Horton02:35 Super recognisers – special ability to recognise faces02:40 Football spotter02:43 Public order02:51 DV domestic violence03:27 Tutor con – tutor constable03:47 Lawful use of coercive force05:41 Officer and staff safety06:57 PDR – professional development review19:20 Professional standards20:52 PC Michelle Wright25:05 Mental health policing29:05 Communication, engaging communities32:53 Marcus Griffiths33:51 Code of Ethics36:36 National decision model38:12 Guidance on outcomes of misconduct proceedings39:01 Resources for reflective practice41:40 Louise Hodgson43:05 Competency and values framework (CVF)45:40 Assessment process47:12 Initial training for police constables51:06 Evidence-based policing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People from across policing share their insight and learning from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.GuestsSergeant Riz Dala, Lancashire Constabulary, shares his experience of what it was like policing the pandemic as a frontline officer in Blackpool.Superintendent Hannah Wheeler QPM, Metropolitan Police Service and National Police Coordination Centre (NPoCC) PPE Lead, describes how she built a team to manage the procurement and supply of personal protective equipment for policing.Assistant Chief Constable Owen Weatherill, Strategic Lead for NPoCC, shares his insight and learning from being Commander of Operation Talla, the operational response to policing the pandemic.Nicole Higgins, Head of Profession for Engagement and Implementation at the College of Policing, describes leading the team that produced advice and briefings for the police response to the pandemic.Timestamps0:50 Sgt Riz Dala1:58 Refs - policing term for food3:00 More about handling calls during the pandemic Janice Stanford-Eyre, Essex Police7:52 Arrest and other positive action approaches10:29 COVID-19 resources10:57 What is a support bubble?18:49 Supt Hannah Wheeler QPM19:55 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)20:14 National Police Coordination Centre21:09 Public Health England23:26 Royal Logistics Corp24:08 More about impostor syndrome or access support26:09 Public Sector Transformation Awards 202126:26 Queen's Police Medal27:38 ACC Owen Weatherill29:39 Protection of life40:15 Nicole Higgins46:50 Secondary legislation49:10 National Police Chiefs' Council51:15 college.police.uk51:19 @CollegeofPolice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to the issue of officer and staff safety, a topic that is important to everyone at every level of policing.GuestsSergeant Tom Dorman, Thames Valley Police Paul Quinton, Evidence and Evaluation Advisor, College of PolicingChief Inspector Dave Brewster, Metropolitan Police Service and Operation HampshireT/Chief Superintendent Amanda Tillotson, Kent PoliceTimestamps9:50 Police Federation9:53 Police Care UK10:07 Police Care assistance grant10:27 Pilgrim Bandits12:10 Discovery report into workplace adjustments12:51 Victims’ Code for policing13:10 Victims’ rights Victims’ Support14:02 Wellbeing and post traumatic stress disorder15:31 Sergeants NPPF step-two legal exam17:10 Victims’ Code for policing17:43 Police Federation – get support18:14 Officer and staff safety review19:12 Evidence-based guidance19:39 National Police Chiefs’ Council27:16 Supervision guidelines29:00 Officer and staff safety review, reports, guidelines and survey results30:06 Operation Hampshire38:24 Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)40:04 UNISON40:05 PCS47:43 Oscar Kilo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside policing is the monthly podcast for everyone with an interest in policing, crime reduction and criminal justice. Join former police officer and innovation lead Rob Flanagan as he talks to the people behind today's top stories and hot topics. Each episode brings together voices from across the service sharing knowledge and insight on critical issues in policing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.