International Policing is undergoing radical transformation. Police services are facing new challenges and greater complexities as a result of globalisation, impact of crisis and digital advancements, amongst other factors. Policing needs to future proof itself, developing strategies which seek to bring about transformational change and reform across the scope of policing in support of safer communities.

This Evidence Based Policing training course explores the challenges needed for the reorientation of policing organisations to meet 21st century priorities and expectations. During the course, you’ll explore the role of evidence-based practices and collaborative working that can develop more robust Policing strategies and activities, from crime detection to reduction.

The training course will allow delegates the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of a variety of evidence-based practices that best support organisational performance. Matters relating to context, employee and stakeholder engagement are also considered, along with creative thinking, action learning and problem solving.

This Evidence Based Policing training course will feature:

• How to assess and develop your organisations evidence-based practice
• Research methods and tools
• Action learning and developing a solution focused mindset
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to support EBP
• Cognitive diversity, partnerships and collaborative working

By the end of this GLOMACS Evidence Based Policing training course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand EBP and the context in which it operates
• Assess organisational evidence-based practices and organisational maturity
• Discover and further develop your research and critical thinking skills
• Understand cognitive diversity and how to improve problem solving in organisations
• Understand and facilitate action learning sets
• Develop the critical interpersonal skills essential for EBP

This GLOMACS training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes highly interactive and engaging group as well as individual activities, relevant case studies, worked examples and specifically targeted content videos.  To support your development, self-assessments will be utilised to raise your awareness of your preferences and skills in the context of EBP

This Evidence Based Policing training course is suitable for a wide range of Police professionals but will greatly benefit those in charge of departments, business areas, units & teams. This could include:

• Senior Leaders
• Middle Managers
• Those identified as Talent or High Potential Development
• Leaders in specialist posts
• Leaders in support roles

DAY 1

EBP the Strategic Imperative

• What is Evidence based Practice where’s the evidence
• EBP context and business case
• The challenge for Policing and EBP
• Organisational culture and EBP
• Capacity and capability - what exists in your organisation

DAY 2

EBP Practices

• Gaining buy in for EBP – stakeholder management
• Collaborative and partnership working – challenges and opportunities
• The case for cognitive diversity and EBP
• Research and critical thinking skills
• Tools and techniques of EBP
• Rapid assessment tools

DAY 3

Problem Solving and EBP

• Creativity and Innovation
• How creative are you?
• Problem solving – tools and techniques
• EBP case study reviews
• Theory into practice
• Learning review

DAY 4

Action Learning

• Action learning in organisations
• Models and theories in action learning
• Building organisational buy in
• Action learning sets
• Action learning in action
• Lessons learnt and review

DAY 5

From Theory to Business as Usual

• Virtual networks and communities of practice
• International perspectives and examples
• Data goldmines and performance insights
• Next steps – organisational and personal
• Continued professional development
• Learning transfer – evidence-based action plans

In Association With

Oxford Management Centre

A GLOMACS - Oxford Management Centre collaboration aimed at providing the best training services and benefits to our valued clients.

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