A free one-day conference for policing and higher education professionals — focused on the people who power policing.

Policing for the Future - Recruitment - Retention - Reward & Recognition

Policing continues to evolve — with changing entry routes, rising public expectations and increasing operational demands. This conference brings together practitioners, leaders and academics to explore how we:

Attract the right people into policing

Retain talent, experience and resilience

Reward and recognise contribution in meaningful and sustainable ways

Through workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities, delegates will gain practical insight, share good practice and contribute to the future of workforce development in policing.

Conference Themes

🔹 Recruitment

Innovative approaches to attracting diverse, high‑quality candidates and strengthening employer brand.

🔹 Retention

Supporting wellbeing, leadership and professional development to sustain commitment and performance.

🔹 Reward & Recognition

Embedding authentic recognition practices that reinforce values, morale and professional pride.

Who Should Attend?

Police leaders and workforce leads

HR, L&D and organisational development professionals

Academics and students in policing and criminal justice

Strategic partners and stakeholders

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