07/11/2016
Call For Changes To Be Made At PSNI College
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has said there is a need for "major change" at a PSNI college.
The Policing Board said it had received the findings of a "comprehensive review" into the operations of the Police College and convened a number of special meetings with Chief Constable George Hamilton to discuss the report.
It was produced by Chief Superintendent Alan Gibson of Police Scotland and examined a number of keys areas at Garnerville in Belfast, including: the content of the student officer programme, the culture within the Police College, the verification of Examinations and Assessments, Accreditation and Relationship with Ulster University, and Leadership and Governance.
The review provides the Board with a clear insight into the operations of the Police College and the Foundation Training Programme. It added that while it provided "some assurance" on aspects of the areas of police training examined, there are other areas of practice where "major change is immediately needed".
A spokesperson continued: "Findings that some activities and the pervading culture in the college are not conducive to a safe and professional learning environment is a matter of most serious concern to all of the board members and that is why following receipt of the report, significant time has been invested by the board in considering plans for moving forward.
"The review and recommendations are designed to make sure that the approach to PSNI training is fit for purpose, incorporates best training practice and allows the PSNI to keep pace with modern and progressive training approaches.
"The board agrees that there is now the opportunity to really invest in the college, make the changes necessary to redress the issues uncovered and achieve this vision.
"The Chief Constable has provided the board with an implementation plan that effects this change within the college and those that impact on the wider organisation."
A further special meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, 10 November, to discuss final implementation arrangements with the Chief Constable and future recruitment plans.
(JP/LM)
The Policing Board said it had received the findings of a "comprehensive review" into the operations of the Police College and convened a number of special meetings with Chief Constable George Hamilton to discuss the report.
It was produced by Chief Superintendent Alan Gibson of Police Scotland and examined a number of keys areas at Garnerville in Belfast, including: the content of the student officer programme, the culture within the Police College, the verification of Examinations and Assessments, Accreditation and Relationship with Ulster University, and Leadership and Governance.
The review provides the Board with a clear insight into the operations of the Police College and the Foundation Training Programme. It added that while it provided "some assurance" on aspects of the areas of police training examined, there are other areas of practice where "major change is immediately needed".
A spokesperson continued: "Findings that some activities and the pervading culture in the college are not conducive to a safe and professional learning environment is a matter of most serious concern to all of the board members and that is why following receipt of the report, significant time has been invested by the board in considering plans for moving forward.
"The review and recommendations are designed to make sure that the approach to PSNI training is fit for purpose, incorporates best training practice and allows the PSNI to keep pace with modern and progressive training approaches.
"The board agrees that there is now the opportunity to really invest in the college, make the changes necessary to redress the issues uncovered and achieve this vision.
"The Chief Constable has provided the board with an implementation plan that effects this change within the college and those that impact on the wider organisation."
A further special meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, 10 November, to discuss final implementation arrangements with the Chief Constable and future recruitment plans.
(JP/LM)
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