Resources & Templates
Downloadable templates, forms, and guides to support your policing career — from PDR evidence portfolios to appeal letter templates.
Unofficial independent resource — always verify with official sources (College of Policing, your force, PFEW).
This is the download hub for practical templates you can adapt and use straight away — PDR evidence workbooks, portfolio structures for promotion boards, appeal-letter starting points for vetting or misconduct outcomes, and transfer-application skeletons. Every download is a plain-text or markdown file with a permissive licence, so you can rework the wording, drop it into your force's own template system, or save it for future reference. None of them replace your Federation representative or your force's HR / Standards Department — they're conversation starters and structural scaffolds, not legal advice or force policy.
Below the download library you'll find three quick-reference tools that officers repeatedly ask for: a searchable acronym glossary (also on /glossary), the NATO phonetic alphabet, and a plain-English radio-communications style guide covering common Airwave / procedural conventions used across UK forces. If you're specifically after forum discussion, welfare routing, or the community feed, those live at /community, /support and /news respectively.
Resource Library
50+ downloadable markdown templates, guides, and checklists to support your policing career.
Templates open in your browser, print clean, and can be copied into Word or Google Docs. All last reviewed May 2026.
50 resources found
Application Form Checklist
Comprehensive checklist covering every section of a typical police application — personal details, residency, criminal record, financial, social media, character references, declarations.
Assessment Centre Preparation Workbook
STAR question grid, day-of checklist, what to bring, interview Q&A planner, and group exercise tips for police assessment centres.
Vetting Disclosure Worksheet
Fillable form for honest self-disclosure of convictions, family, financial, social media, foreign travel, and associations during vetting.
First 100 Days Checklist
Day-by-day milestones for new officers — kit issue, attestation, first parade, IPS milestones, and probation evidence anchors.
Tutor Constable Feedback Log
Weekly tutored phase log with date, incidents attended, learning points, tutor sign-off, and areas to develop.
PDR Evidence Tracker
Running log of evidence against PDR objectives — date, situation, action, outcome, and CVF behaviour mapping.
CVF Evidence Bank Template
Structured table for each CVF behaviour cluster with three STAR examples each — ready to populate.
NPPF 12-Week Study Planner
Week-by-week study schedule for Crime, Evidence & Procedure, Roads, and General Police Duties with mock paper and review milestones.
Sergeant Exam Revision Tracker
Topic-by-topic confidence tracker for the Sergeant NPPF legal exam — Crime, Evidence, Roads, GPD.
Inspector Exam Revision Tracker
Inspector-specific revision tracker covering supervisory and strategic legal knowledge areas.
Promotion Board Preparation
Likely interview themes, STAR answer worksheet, self-pitch, and common board failures to avoid.
PDR Mid-Year Review Template
Fillable mid-year review with objectives progress, behaviours, support needed, and training requested.
PDR End-of-Year Review Template
End-year review with self-assessment, evidence summary, behaviour ratings, and development plan.
CPD Learning Log
Running log of training, reading, mentoring, briefings, and reflective practice with quarterly summaries.
Transfer Application Checklist
Documents to gather for a Reg 16 transfer — PDR, vetting cert, references, fitness, pension forecast, release statement.
Resignation Letter Template
Formal letter template with placeholders, notice period, exit handover paragraph, and return-of-property statement.
Exit Handover Checklist
Cases to hand over, equipment to return, accesses to remove, and professional contacts to introduce before leaving.
Misconduct Response Template
Structured response to a misconduct allegation — header, factual account, supporting evidence, request for disclosure.
Grievance Letter Template
Formal grievance letter covering dates, parties, incidents, impact, informal attempts, and requested outcome.
Regulation 15 Response Template
Written reply structure for a Reg 15 (or Reg 17 under 2020 Regulations) notice — each allegation addressed with mitigation.
Complaint Rebuttal Worksheet
Fact-by-fact rebuttal grid — allegation, evidence available, your account, supporting witness, exhibit references.
Federation Meeting Preparation
Agenda items, your timeline of events, questions for your rep, decisions needed, and follow-up actions.
Personal Incident Notes Log
Secure personal log template for officers facing investigation — date, time, location, witnesses, your account.
Welfare Self-Check
Non-diagnostic checklist across sleep, energy, mood, thinking, physical, substances, and connection — with traffic-light scoring.
Return to Work Plan
Phased return template post-absence — weekly duties, hours, support, review points, OH input, and sign-off.
Trauma Incident Self-Debrief
Non-clinical reflection prompts after a critical incident — what you saw, what you did, what you need, who to talk to.
Night Shift Sleep Plan
Fillable 7-day plan covering bedtime, caffeine cut-off, blackout, exercise, alcohol, and family handover.
Welfare Conversation Planner (Supervisors)
For supervisors holding welfare check-ins — opener, listening prompts, what NOT to say, signposting, follow-up.
Pension Options Worksheet
Fillable worksheet capturing scheme, service years, projected retirement age, and McCloud remedy considerations.
Overtime Pay Query Template
Letter or email template to HR — date, hours, authorising officer, claim reference, expected rate, discrepancy.
Flexible Working Request Template
Reg 33 request template covering current pattern, requested pattern, business impact mitigation, and review point.
Family Support Checklist
For officers' partners and families — emergency contacts, briefing on shifts, what NOT to ask after a critical incident, support networks.
Bereavement Leave Request
Compassionate leave request template — relationship to deceased, dates, return plan, OH considerations.
Childcare & Shift Planner
Weekly shift / school / childcare grid template with partner handovers, emergency contacts, and holiday-club bookings.
Statement Writing Checklist (MG11)
Pre-submission checklist — first-person past tense, chronological, exhibits referenced, signed, declaration.
Pocket Notebook Checklist
General principles checklist — contemporaneous, chronological, signed, no gaps, sequential pages.
Court File Readiness Checklist
MG forms, evidence, witness statements, exhibits list, disclosure schedule, and defence considerations.
Disclosure Basics Checklist (CPIA)
CPIA duties — identify, record, retain, review, reveal. MG6C/D/E checklist for unused material.
Victim Care Checklist
Victims' Code points — needs assessment, referrals, contact frequency, special measures, VPS, ISVA/IDVA contact.
Witness Care Checklist
First contact, support offered, court attendance, special measures, and refreshing memory from notes.
Crime Scene Preservation Checklist
High-level training aid — Locard, golden hour, cordon, scene log, exhibits, common pitfalls. Defer tactics to scene managers.
Interview Preparation Workbook (PEACE)
PEACE model planning prompts — points to prove, disclosure strategy, special warnings, evaluation. Educational only.
Evidence Bag Continuity Log
Exhibit number, description, location seized, time, seal number, and handler chain — the audit trail for court admissibility.
New Officer First Week Checklist
Kit, IT access, mentor introduction, force induction, attestation prep, and key contacts for your first week.
Leaving Policing — 90-Day Plan
Month-by-month plan covering finances, pension, references, second-career exploration, handover, and family communication.
Retirement Planning Worksheet
Fillable worksheet — target date, pension scheme, projected income, accommodation, healthcare, identity transition.
NARPO Handover Checklist
Items to bring to a NARPO meeting, questions to ask, and post-retirement support contacts.
Specialist Role Application Tracker
Track applications to CID, AFO, Roads Policing, Dog Handler — status, references, training prereqs, and interview prep.
Mentoring Log
For mentors or mentees — session date, topics covered, agreed actions, reflection, and signed quarterly reviews.
Learning Reflection Template
STAR-style reflection template for CPD — situation, learning, application, future development.
Police Glossary
A searchable reference of common police acronyms, abbreviations, and terms used across UK policing.
52 terms found
Authorised Firearms Officer
A police officer who has been trained and authorised to carry and use firearms during operational duties.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition
Camera technology that reads vehicle registration plates to check against databases for stolen vehicles, wanted persons, and intelligence.
Authorised Professional Practice
The official source of policing practice guidance published by the College of Policing, covering all areas of operational and professional policing.
Armed Response Vehicle
A police vehicle crewed by Authorised Firearms Officers, deployed to incidents involving firearms or other serious threats.
Basic Command Unit
A geographical area of policing within a force, typically commanded by a Chief Superintendent. Some forces use alternative terms such as Local Policing Area.
Body-Worn Video
A small camera worn on an officer's uniform to record interactions with the public, used as evidence and to improve accountability.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear
Specialist response capability for incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction.
Criminal Investigation Department
The detective branch of a police force responsible for investigating serious and complex crimes.
Crown Prosecution Service
The independent body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police and other agencies in England and Wales.
Competency and Values Framework
The national framework published by the College of Policing setting out the behaviours, competencies, and values expected of all police officers and staff.
Detective Constable
A constable-rank officer who has passed the National Investigators Exam and works in a detective role investigating crime.
Degree Holder Entry Programme
A two-year police entry route for applicants who already hold a degree in any subject. One of the three PEQF entry routes.
Detective Inspector
An inspector-rank officer serving in a detective role, typically managing a team of detective sergeants and constables.
Detective Sergeant
A sergeant-rank officer working in a detective capacity, supervising detective constables and managing investigations.
Family Liaison Officer
A trained officer deployed to support bereaved families during major investigations, acting as a key link between the family and the investigation team.
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
The independent body that inspects and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of police forces and fire services in England and Wales.
Independent Office for Police Conduct
The body responsible for overseeing the police complaints system and investigating the most serious matters involving the police in England and Wales.
Incident Response Vehicle
A marked police vehicle used by response officers to attend emergency calls and incidents.
Job-Related Fitness Test
A physical fitness assessment that applicants and serving officers must pass, including elements such as the bleep test and dynamic strength tests.
Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements
A framework for managing dangerous offenders in the community, involving police, prison, and probation services working together.
Major Investigation Team
A specialist team of detectives responsible for investigating the most serious crimes, including murder, kidnap, and other major offences.
Management of Police Information
The national guidance and standards for how police forces collect, record, evaluate, share, and dispose of information.
National Crime Agency
The UK law enforcement agency that leads the fight against serious and organised crime, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, and cybercrime.
National Decision Model
The primary decision-making framework used by UK police. A six-stage model that helps officers make and record proportionate decisions.
National Investigators Exam
The examination officers must pass to become accredited detectives under PIP Level 2, covering criminal law, evidence, and investigative procedures.
National Police Air Service
The centralised police aviation service providing helicopter and fixed-wing support to all forces across England and Wales.
National Police Chiefs Council
The body that brings together chief police officers to coordinate operations, reform, and develop policing nationally.
National Police Promotion Framework
The framework governing the promotion process for police officers from constable to superintendent, including examinations and work-based assessment.
Objective Structured Performance Related Examination
The former name for the police promotion examinations (Part I legal exam and Part II role-play assessment), now replaced by the NPPF process.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
The primary legislation governing police powers of stop and search, arrest, detention, investigation, and the treatment of detained persons.
Police and Crime Commissioner
An elected official responsible for securing efficient and effective policing within their force area, setting the police budget, and holding the Chief Constable to account.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
A three-year police entry route where new officers earn a degree in Professional Policing Practice while training on the job. The most common PEQF entry route.
Police Community Support Officer
A non-warranted member of police staff with limited powers who provides a visible policing presence and supports community engagement.
Police Education Qualifications Framework
The national framework introduced by the College of Policing setting out the entry routes and educational requirements for becoming a police officer.
Police Federation of England and Wales
The staff association representing police officers from the rank of constable to chief inspector on pay, conditions, and welfare matters.
Professionalising Investigation Programme
The national programme that sets the standards and accreditation levels for criminal investigators, from PIP Level 1 (patrol) to PIP Level 4 (strategic).
Police National Computer
The national database holding records on people (convictions, wanted/missing), vehicles, and property. Accessible to all UK forces.
Police National Database
A national intelligence database allowing forces to share and access intelligence, custody records, and crime reports across force boundaries.
Personal Protective Equipment
The equipment issued to officers for personal safety, including body armour, handcuffs, PAVA spray, baton, and in some cases, Taser.
Police Remuneration Review Body
The independent body that makes recommendations to the government on pay and conditions for police officers up to and including the rank of chief superintendent.
Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales
The staff association representing officers at the ranks of superintendent and chief superintendent in England and Wales, on pay, conditions, welfare and professional development matters. The Scottish and Northern Irish equivalents (ASPS and PSAoNI) operate separately.
Police Support Unit
A trained unit of officers equipped for public order deployments, typically consisting of one inspector, three sergeants, and a number of constables with specialist equipment.
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
The legislation governing the use of covert surveillance, informants, and interception of communications by law enforcement agencies.
Roads Policing Unit
A specialist unit focused on road safety, traffic enforcement, collision investigation, and the policing of the road network.
Specialist Firearms Officer
An officer with advanced firearms training beyond standard AFO, deployed to the most high-risk firearms operations including counter-terrorism.
Sergeant & Inspector Promotion & Progression
The process and pathway for officers seeking promotion from constable to sergeant or sergeant to inspector under the NPPF.
Senior Investigating Officer
The officer in overall charge of a major crime investigation, typically a detective chief inspector or detective superintendent with PIP Level 3 accreditation.
Safer Neighbourhood Team
A local policing team dedicated to a specific area, focused on community engagement, problem-solving, and addressing neighbourhood priorities.
Conducted Energy Device
A less-lethal device that fires electrodes to temporarily incapacitate a subject. Only specially trained officers are authorised to carry Taser.
Territorial Support Group
A specialist public order unit (primarily associated with the Metropolitan Police) providing a mobile reserve for public order, crime operations, and major events.
Unsatisfactory Performance Procedure
The formal procedure for managing police officers whose performance falls below the expected standard, involving stages of improvement action and review.
Volunteer Police Cadet
A young person aged 13-17 who volunteers with the police, gaining experience and contributing to community projects.
NATO Phonetic Alphabet & Radio Procedures
The standard phonetic alphabet and radio procedures used by UK police forces for clear communication.
Phonetic Alphabet
Used to spell out letters clearly over radio — essential for passing registration plates, names, and addresses.
Numbers
Pronunciation for numbers over radio to avoid confusion.
Common Radio Procedures
Standard phrases used during radio communications.
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
Receiving, over | I hear you, go ahead |
Roger / Received | Message understood |
Say again | Please repeat (never say "repeat") |
Wilco | Will comply |
Stand by | Wait for further information |
Go ahead | You may transmit |
Over | End of transmission, awaiting reply |
Out | End of conversation |
Response Grades
How incidents are graded for police response.
Life at risk, crime in progress — blues and twos
Serious but not immediate — attend within 1 hour
Non-urgent — attend by appointment
Officer in immediate danger — all available units respond
Radio Procedure & Communications Guide
Operational reference covering Airwave and ESN, call grades, radio procedure, the emergency button, status codes, talk groups, and radio discipline for officer safety communications.
Emergency Button
Use immediately if in danger. Cuts to the channel, alerts all units, transmits GPS. Never hesitate — it is not an overreaction.
Update Status
Keep status codes current. Update immediately on clearing — your status tells control whether you can take tasking.
ESN Coming
Airwave will be replaced by the Emergency Services Network. Follow force communications for rollout updates and device training.
Radio Communications Topics — Expandable Reference
Select any topic to expand the detailed guidance. Reflects standard Airwave operating procedures and NPCC communications guidance.