This is difficult for me to write. I know that many officers will read this and feel angry. If you mention direct entry (DE from here on in), there is an automatic and visceral dislike that shows itself, even when some try to conceal it. Not everyone feels like this, but I would say that … Continue reading Direct Entry →

I've been working in the police leadership arena for several years now. It's been an interesting time, and mixed in with several jobs at the College of Policing and now HMIC. I've had the privilege to look at what the future of leadership for the police may look like, and that's from a structural, developmental … Continue reading Braveheart Leadership: “Freedom” or shackle? →

I've kept out of the debate on the EQF over the preceding days. I tried last time around to have some discussion, but by and large, emotion is running high and where emotions are involved it's difficult to find balanced debate. The feedback has been extremely negative on social media despite this being out in … Continue reading On the EQF – Mythbuster 2 →