Sources and limitations
- This page relies on the published requirements of the College of Policing and your force, summarised below with links. Where they differ from this summary, theirs apply.
- There is no national hours total, so there is no tracker on this page.
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Guide for Deputy Chief Constable
This guide summarises the CPD and revalidation framework that typically applies to Deputy Chief Constable at Police. Rules change; use official sources on the calculator for definitive requirements.
What applies to Deputy Chief Constable?
As Deputy Chief Constable at Police, continuing professional development is usually governed by College of Policing / force policy. The summary below is taken from published guidance for Police CPD. Always confirm current rules on the regulator's website and with your employer.
Key requirements for Deputy Chief Constable
Police forces deliver ongoing professional development aligned with national curricula, licensing (e.g. officer safety training), and the Policing Education Qualifications Framework where applicable. The College of Policing does not publish a single national CPD hours or points total; expectations are set by your force and specialist roles have additional training cycles.
What to use on this page
The calculator shows the framework that typically applies to Deputy Chief Constable, bullet points from official sources, and links to read the full rules. Where numeric targets exist, you can track hours locally in your browser. Employer mandatory training, appraisal, professional body membership and any second registration sit alongside these requirements.
Example scenario
Police CPD for Deputy Chief Constable: set by your employer, with no national hours target.
| Role (example) | Deputy Chief Constable |
|---|---|
| Framework (example) | Police CPD |
| On this page | Role-specific guidance, official links |
Frequently asked questions
Who decides my training?
Your force, using College of Policing learning programmes. Specialist roles have their own training cycles.
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About this role
What is a Deputy Chief Constable?
A Deputy Chief Constable is the second-in-command of a territorial police force. Pay depends on force pay group under the reformed chief officer structure.
Typical demands, progression and balance
DCC roles combine force leadership with deputising for the Chief Constable.
What CPD or revalidation applies to me?
Use the guidance and official links above to see what your regulator or employer expects for continuing professional development. Keep records and reflection as they require; confirm any hour targets on the regulator’s current website.
Disclaimer
This page summarises publicly described CPD and revalidation requirements for awareness only. It is not legal, regulatory or fitness-to-practise advice. Rules change; always confirm with your regulator, professional body and employer.