Episode 4.9: The FAIREST Police Promotion Process
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
5d ago
What's the FAIREST police promotion process of the land? Interviews? Applications? Job performance? Inspired by commentary on police promotion processes recently by the Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police, I discuss the zeitgeist of police promotion processes. In this FREE episode (open first to subscribers), I'll cover some common issues and discuss what it means for you as an aspiring police leader. Promotion processes are topical at the moment (plus ca change!), in light of the recent Police Federation report on pay and morale (including perspectives on promotion and CPD), along with NPPF ..read more
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Episode 4.7: Australia - A Fresh Start? (FREE)
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
1w ago
Officers moving to Australia: It's the talk of the town at the moment in policing. Both in terms of how disgruntled cops are handing in their warrant cards in droves, while Australian police forces are capitalising on the opportunity to poach good officers with a move overseas. So in this FREE episode (open first to subscribers) of Season 4, it's timely I cover this issue, because Australian forces are currently hosting engagement sessions around the country to try and entice UK officers and their families. Certainly worth a listen if you're interested in this topic, or even interested in maki ..read more
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Episode 4.6: Interview with Former Supt Darren Lockley (FREE)
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
2w ago
For Episode 6 of my Year of the Dragon season, I had the pleasure of interviewing Darren Lockley, a retired Superintendent. This podcast is another inspiring interview for aspiring officers. We cover a lot of ground between his start in policing just after ‘Life on Mars’ :-) through to his fresh new start outside of policing as a senior manager more recently and after a few years enjoying retirement. Lots of insights and tips for you to listen in on, as we chat about his career experience in policing, his promotion journey through the ranks, approach to CPD, and lots more. I hope you enjoy thi ..read more
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Episode 4.5: Delivering Good Policing in the 2020s (FREE)
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
2w ago
In S4E5, I provide highlights of and insights to an important policing report few have noticed, to help you get to grips with the wider context of your police leadership expectations. In this FREE episode (subscriber-only access at first), I review a useful Police Foundation report called 'Getting the Right Things Done', derived from its Cumberland Lodge Policing Conference. This report was published very recently, but is packed full of insights to help give aspiring promotion candidates the competitive edge. Are the police delivering what the public want? What works and how can this informati ..read more
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Episode 4.5: Delivering Good Policing in the 2020s
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
3w ago
In S4E5, I provide highlights of and insights to an important policing report few have noticed, to help you get to grips with the wider context of your police leadership expectations. In this FREE episode (subscriber-only access at first), I review a useful Police Foundation report called 'Getting the Right Things Done', derived from its Cumberland Lodge Policing Conference. This report was published very recently, but is packed full of insights to help give aspiring promotion candidates the competitive edge. Are the police delivering what the public want? What works and how can this informati ..read more
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Episode 4.3: Interview with Former Devon and Cornwall Police ACC, Paul Davies
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
1M ago
For S4E3, I had the privilege of interviewing former Assistant Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, Paul Davies. I asked him a range of questions on policing and leadership, to which his responses are insightful and fascinating. We cover a range of subjects, with loads of lessons for aspiring police leaders everywhere, whether you seek promotion or lateral career development. Topics include the promotion process, his own failure in promotion and what he learned, CPD, leadership styles, and controversial matters like the politicisation of policing. You won't regret listening to this ja ..read more
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Episode 4.2: Discipline and Standards - Policing Can Win
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
1M ago
I use the latest State of Policing Report for England and Wales as a base to discuss discipline and standards. I cover the report itself, but do so focusing in on the controversial topic of discipline, standards, and your future police leadership role in maintaining these. In this FREE episode (with advanced preview for subscribers only), I give a verbal walk through the key points and give my perspective. Issues covered include Mohican hairstyles, beards, and earrings. I even cover example promotion board questions around discipline and standards, all items that can easily be predicted by rev ..read more
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Episode 3.29: College Announce New Code of Ethics - Highlights
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
2M ago
The College of Policing have just launched the new Code of Ethics. Many are confused as to what was wrong with the old one. But in any case, it's now published and online! At over 10,000 words and with reems of scrolling through hundreds of bullet points on the College's website, it's not the easiest to get your head around. So in this FREE episode (with advanced preview for subscribers only), I give a verbal walk through the key points and give my perspective and assessment. Here's the link to one of my timeless blogs on the general importance of ethics: https://policepromotion.blog/2021/04/1 ..read more
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Episode 3.28: Neighbourhoods, the Heart of Policing
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
2M ago
If you hadn't heard, it's currently Neighbourhood Policing Week. So in this bonus free episode 28 of Season 3, I give a verbal walk through neighbourhood policing, the history and the zeitgeist. This is fantastic listening for all aspiring police leaders and those seeking to make lateral moves or support their own team. Here's the link to the article I mention: https://policeprofessional.com/feature/what-happened-to-bobbies-on-the-beat/ Be first to access my podcasts, and get exclusive premium episodes, by becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month. https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ..read more
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Episode 3.27: It's Groundhog Day!
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
by Steve Cooper
2M ago
It's nearly February 2nd and another Groundhog Day! In this episode 27 of Season 3, I discuss the analogy of the infamous film starring Bill Murray, in relation to promotion preparation. I share insights about the common mistake officers make when going for promotion, plus example experiences of others which may resonate and inspire you to action in 2024. Will you be heading for six more weeks of winter? Or will you decide to put a spring in your step this year? Be first to access my podcasts, and get exclusive premium episodes, by becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month. https ..read more
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