Improve police training record systems
The College of Policing should consider whether the current process for maintaining and storing training records for all police officers can be improved. That should include assessing the following: a. the introduction of electronic training records in a standard form across all police services; b. the introduction of centrally held electronic training records for all police officers; and c. the introduction of a system whereby each police officer is required to view their record each year and identify any errors or omissions within it.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to implement improvements. The response committed to reviewing interoperability arrangements between emergency services and strengthening joint training and exercising protocols for major incidents.
Progress Timeline
Work remains in progress to create a unique reference number for each officer to assist in recording and capturing their training. This number would be centrally held by the College of Policing and stay with that officer even if they move to different forces. Early-stage ICT feasibility scoping has been completed, confirming that the above ambition requires a considerable transformation approach and therefore delivery in achieving this will be within longer-term timescales.
Work remains in progress to create a unique reference number for each officer to assist in recording and capturing their training. This number would be centrally held by the College of Policing and stay with that officer even if they move to different forces. Early-stage ICT feasibility scoping has been completed, confirming that the above ambition requires a considerable transformation approach and therefore delivery in achieving this will be within longer-term timescales.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Government published formal Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations dashboard on GOV.UK (14 November 2025) tracking all 149 recommendations with implementation progress updates.
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent 3 April 2025. Creates two tiers: Standard Duty (200-799 capacity) and Enhanced Duty (800+). SIA will be regulator. Not yet in force -- at least 24 months before enforcement (expected April 2027).
NPCC, Counter Terrorism Policing and College of Policing provided comprehensive updates to Sir John Saunders demonstrating "continued drive to improve collective response to terrorist incidents."
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Representatives working with UK Intelligence Community to address closed Volume Three recommendations. Cross-government monitoring ongoing.