Police what does pc stand for

Contact us We have had to adjust our services due to the Coronavirus situation. Contact us. What we investigate We investigate the most serious and sensitive incidents and allegations involving the police. What we investigate. Key areas of work Some areas of policing are particularly important to learn from. Read more about key areas. Our performance Find out more about our performance in delivering timely and high-quality investigations. Read our latest performance information. Prior Education and Experience: Typically, a PC is likely to have achieved a Level 3 qualification or equivalent prior to entry.

Completed mandatory assessments on recruitment. Policing Education and Qualification Framework PEQF : Forces are implementing the new entry routes into policing which require new entrants to work towards and achieve or to already hold a Level 6 qualification.

Skills: Able to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of a local community including society composition, the needs of the vulnerable and local safety issues. Good team working skills demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required. Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders, understanding their needs and concerns. Able to identify the drivers of behaviour, acting with discretion and emotional intelligence to manage conflict and defuse difficult situations.

Problem solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action designed to target root causes as well as manage impacts.

Able to interpret and apply guidance to a specific activity. Able to identify, analyse and manage risk to inform balanced, proportionate, evidence based decisions. Able to review and reflect on own performance objectively and to take steps to maintain and enhance competence and professional standards appropriate to the role. Senior Inspector of Police - sub unit commander. Probationary Inspector of Police - sub unit commander. Station Sergeant - sub unit commander or second in charge of sub unit.

Sergeant - sector commander, vehicle commander. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home Crime, justice and the law Your rights and the law. Related content Contact the police Police powers of arrest: your rights Police powers to stop and search: your rights.