Peter Heath

Passionate about professional development, CPD,particularly in policing, and running. Embarking on a PhD.

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[College of Policing @CollegeofPolice]

Issue 3⃣ of #GoingEquipped is now available.

@ktbg1 from @ThamesVP tells us what to expect, including articles on: a body submerged in water, support to firearms officers, knife crime, honour-based abuse and forced marriage.

🗞️ Read all about it: https://t.co/UMY7mFCDt2

[Police Library @policelibrary]

Our #EBookOfTheWeek - Neighbourhood policing: the rise and fall of a policing model, looks at the neighbourhood policing model and how it was designed and implemented, and then, what has led to its decline.. https://t.co/EZkWJ6Uh2d

[College of Policing @CollegeofPolice]

Fantastic day watching @HantspolMarine Support Unit training police officers to operate in a unique environment.

Find out more about #CPDinFocus: https://t.co/KIbsA8Tekj

@HantsPolice | @DonnaJonesPCC | @OPinkney

[College of Policing @CollegeofPolice]

"Sometimes, even if they are awkward conversations, have those discussions, discuss the elephant in the room."

🎙️ Hear from Detective Inspector James Ansell as he talks about what he thinks makes a good leader.

#DayFive #CPDinFocus

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

Another brilliant series of talks put on by @CollegeofPolice for #CPDinFocus Honest, open and insightful talks about Learning to lead and Leading to learn from @HantsRajKohli @CCJoShiner & @ConstableXL

[College of Policing @CollegeofPolice]

Learning is still important whatever your rank. It supports your professional development and helps you be a role model for your colleagues.

We've developed a range of materials to support you in developing your leadership skills: https://t.co/XF4iGd030m

#DayFive #CPDinFocus

[College of Policing @CollegeofPolice]

💬 "I would suggest senior leaders having conversations with their staff because your own view of CPD might be different to staff that doesn't want to do anything academically."

🎙️ DI Victoria Cubby shares her advice for understanding what CPD might be useful for your team 👇

[College of Policing @CollegeofPolice]

Learning from our communities to understand their needs and unique challenges is one valuable way to support our professional development. It also helps us to better serve them.

Find out more: https://t.co/UcJeLUwHyj

#DayFour #CPDinFocus

Plus, more from DI James Ansell. 👇

[Richard Honess 🧑‍🎓👮‍♂️🎸🎭🐝🌹 @TheBigHon]

One thing I am noticing is that most people see #CPD as being taken away from doing the Job rather than being PART of the Job...
Not sure how or if that could change... #Wecops

[#WeCops @WeCops]

Tonight’s @Wecops #WordCloud #CPD Thanks again all - your views will be fed directly to @CollegeofPolice team 👍

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@Rank_Success Absolutely! I'm just always keen to promote the importance of CPD for all career outcomes and promote the recognition that lateral career development is a valid and important career option for everyone. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@_Danny__S @TheBigHon @WeCops I agree, exams have their place but shouldn't be the be all and end of assessment. So many other ways to assess knowledge and understanding that are more flexible and get the best out of people. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@DanielRIvey @WeCops Or just a good question to ask yourself on a regular basis or in a PDR or development conversation. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@DanielRIvey @WeCops The role of leaders across all levels in creating and supporting a positive learning culture in policing can't be understated. Time for CPD is an investment that will see a positive return for the organisation and the individual. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

Q3. The danger of mandanting CPD is those activities become both the minimum requirement and the maximum expectation. It can also remove individual licence to lead your own development goals which is vital. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@TheBigHon @_Danny__S @WeCops Great question! I think the answer sits as part of package of assessment approaches and ongoing support and development. Allow people to grow and develop into roles. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@TheBigHon @InspPartridge I there needs to recognition of the value it provides at all levels of the service. Organisationally, officers and staff with greater skill sets can do more and be more effective. Personally I feel adds value to the role you do and it adds to my personal experience. #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

@_Danny__S @WeCops That's an interesting point. Do you think though that knowing where to find the information and knowing what that information means and how to apply it are separate steps in the learning process? #WeCops

[Peter Heath @Heath90Heath]

Q2. For me it's because I want to know more and because I always like to know "why?" Always a good question to ask to support our professional development. #WeCops