Academy News

“Reducing crime and the number of victims of crime is our upmost priority” - Police Crime Prevention Academy deliver more accredited crime prevention qualifications

The Police Crime Prevention Academy have been delivering their accredited crime prevention qualifications to police officers from across the UK this month.

“We look forward to working with PCPI in the delivery of further prevention training as part of the longer term Crime Prevention Strategy” – PSNI take delivery of their first accredited crime prevention qualification

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI) Crime Prevention Academy have been working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Crime Prevention Unit to provide delivery of the first accredited crime prevention qualification for PSNI officers and staff.

“The support and training provided will assist them in delivering the best advice to the communities they serve” - An Garda Síochána take delivery of the PCPI accredited Crime Prevention for Practitioners Certificate

The Police Crime Prevention Academy have been working with the National Crime Prevention Unit of An Garda Síochána (AGS) to support the delivery of the first accredited qualification exclusively for Garda Crime Prevention Officers, a Level 4 Certificate in Crime Prevention.

RAF LEAD THE WAY FOR HER MAJESTY'S ARMED FORCES BY BECOMING FIRST TO UNDERTAKE ACCREDITED CRIME PREVENTION QUALIFICATIONS

The Royal Air Force (RAF) have become the first part of the British military to have personnel from their police service undertake accredited crime prevention qualifications to help keep their work premises and living accommodation secure.

“HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY HAVE CLEARLY RECOGNISED THE VALUE OF HAVING MORE STAFF TRAINED TO PREVENT CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR”

Hertfordshire Constabulary has made a significant investment in crime prevention, supporting over 100 of their PCSOs, Crime Reduction Unit staff and rural operational support team officers in obtaining a Level 3 Introduction to Crime Prevention Award, an accredited qualification delivered by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI) Crime Prevention Academy.

“MANY OTHER POLICE OFFICERS AND STAFF WILL FOLLOW IN HER FOOTSTEPS” - WEST MIDLANDS POLICE STAFF MEMBER ONE OF FIRST IN COUNTRY TO ACHIEVE CRIME PREVENTION QUALIFICATION SUCCESS

West Midlands Police staff member Susan Joyce has become one of the first people to successfully complete a Level 4 Certificate in Crime Prevention, an accredited qualification delivered by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI) Crime Prevention Academy.

POLICE CRIME PREVENTION ACADEMY QUALIFICATIONS 'TO MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER' ON COURSE TO START IN SEPTEMBER

There is just one month to go before the launch of a new generation of externally accredited and portable learning and development qualifications in crime prevention and designing out crime.

NEW GENERATION OF ACCREDITED CRIME PREVENTION AND DESIGNING OUT CRIME QUALIFICATIONS START IN SEPTEMBER – BOOKINGS OPEN NOW

Bookings have opened on a new generation of accredited and portable learning and development qualifications in crime prevention and designing out crime which become available from September 2018.

What our delegates are saying

“This course will provide our staff with the theory and practical experience to enable them to make a positive impact and reduce violent crime across London”
Metropolitan Police Service
“We are delighted that a number of Policing and Community Safety Partnership managers have undertaken this qualification which will be of benefit to their work.”
Northern Ireland Policing Board
“We are delighted that three PCSP Officers have received this excellent training enabling them to provide specialist support throughout the district.”
Fermanagh and Omagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership
“For our Crime Prevention Officers, training provided by the Crime Prevention Academy, has instilled in them a greater confidence in carrying out their role.”
An Garda Síochána
“The good news has just made my year. This was not an easy qualification to achieve ..as it is designed not to be ..but I am so glad the hard work has proved successful.”
Allen Watt, Housing Warden, Sheffield Community Safety Team
“What is exceptional about this qualification, in addition to the fantastic skills it provides for the participants and Sheffield District, is that it’s truly a partnership initiative."
Sheffield Safer Neighbourhood Services
“I’ve done lot of work for the police over the years but this (the Level 3 crime prevention qualification) will stand out as one of my main achievements - I really have learnt a lot.”
Zaffa M’bye, Housing Warden, Sheffield Community Safety Team
"Having this qualification really helps to underpin elements of our Natural History Museum security strategy around delivering an exemplary service and protecting our staff, visitors and the collection”
Natural History Museum, London
“I’ve already seen the benefits of undertaking the Level 5 Designing Out Crime qualification via the RPEL pathway and thoroughly recommend the course to anyone with an interest in Designing Out Crime.”
Natalie Reid, Police Scotland
“This is the first time that officers and staff from the PSNI and staff from the Policing and Community Safety Partnerships have taken part in a Crime Prevention course and they have all found it to be extremely helpful for their roles.”
Police Service of Northern Ireland
"The training provided by the Crime Prevention Academy means that Design Out Crime Team in West Midlands Police can continue to deliver a consistently high level of service to the communities of the West Midlands."
West Midlands Police
"It’s always essential to continually invest in your employees development. This qualification offers many benefits to further enhance knowledge and additional learning which will help the team provide an even better service to the public"
Cheshire Constabulary