Purpose of the call for evidence
The Police Leadership Commission is inviting evidence on police leadership and leadership development in England and Wales. The Commission is taking an independent view of what is needed to deliver effective police leadership that cuts crime and keeps people safe, equip police leaders at all levels for the future, and how such leadership can be developed effectively. It will make recommendations which will be reported to government and policing.
Scope
You may provide evidence on any aspect of police leadership and/or leadership development. There are seven key questions to help structure your evidence, but you don’t have to answer them all.
Leadership levels
The Commission is considering leadership at all levels, from police constables and staff through to chief officers and executive leaders, as set out in the national police leadership standards:
- Level 1 - Leadership foundations: Police constables and police staff equivalent
- Level 2 - First-line leaders: Sergeants and police staff equivalent
- Level 3 - Mid-level leaders: Inspectors, chief inspectors and police staff equivalent
- Level 4 - Senior leaders: Superintendents, chief superintendents and police staff equivalent
- Level 5 - Executive leaders: Chief officers and police staff equivalent
Your evidence may relate to one, several, or all leadership levels. It would be helpful if you can indicate which leadership level(s) your submission relates to. You may use the levels aligned to the national standards, or your own definitions.
England and Wales
Please answer in relation to policing in England and Wales.
Submission details
- Word limit: Up to 700 words per question
- Saving progress: You can save and return to your submission, should you need to do so.
- Opening date: 8 January 2026
- Closing date: 12 February 2026
Data protection
All responses will be processed in accordance with the College of Policing’s privacy notice.
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