Steve Cooper
Police Promotion
5 Great Reads for Promotion Candidates
“Not every reader is a leader, but every leader is a reader.” - Harry S. Truman
The quote above alludes to the importance of your continuous professional/personal development (CPD) when applying for...
Police Promotion
Power Your Police Promotion with These Mnemonics
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - Carl Jung
In this blog I outline the value of using mnemonics in your preparation for police promotion. It is a great...
Police Promotion
Incompetent Cops
“I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.” - Billy Joel
When it comes to achieving promotion in UK...
Police Promotion
Achieve Fast Track Police Promotion
Whether or not you aspire to progress on the Fast Track talent management scheme within policing, all police promotion candidates can learn from it...
Police Promotion
Steve Cooper Police Promotion is Hard
It's not easy preparing for Police Promotion it's hard. Steve Cooper has released some great content to help you achieve your police promotion dream with some great insights.
During the Coronavirus Lockdown, we'll...
Police Promotion
Feedback: Nobody Wants a Shit Sandwich!
“It’s NEVER OK to feed people shit sandwiches. Try perfume instead.” - Steve Cooper
Sergeants and Inspectors are required to provide feedback to support improvement, address concerns and manage negative performance issues. Giving feedback is an expectation for police leadership...
Police Promotion
Strengths-Based Interviews: Coming to a Force Near You!
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.” – Laozi
Police Promotion is changing again. If you listen carefully, you may be able to hear the joyful cries of qualified officers ring out across UK forces: “Good heavens above,...
Police Promotion
Police Promotion Presentations: The Rule of Threes
“The will to succeed means nothing without the will to prepare.” - Juma Ikangaa
As part of your force’s promotion selection process for Sergeant and Inspector, you may be required to deliver a short presentation before your interview board....
Police Promotion
Police Inspector – A Strategic Perspective
“You may not be interested in strategy, but strategy is interested in you.” - Leon Trotsky
The role of a police inspector includes a strategic dimension, which sergeants aiming for promotion to the next rank often overlook.
In reviewing draft...
Police Promotion
Qualified? Welcome to ‘The Room With a Queue’
“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” - Karen Lamb
Just qualified to Sergeant or Inspector? Congratulations! You’ve taken a significant step to progress your policing career. A lot of hard work and commitment went into that...
About Me
Steve Cooper is Police Hour's police promotion expert. He supports police officers aspiring for promotion to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector.
35 POSTS
0 COMMENTS
Latest News
Police Officer who’s leg was amputated shares his disgust after hearing that the culprit is being released on licence 10 months into a five-year...
A Thames Valley Police officer whose leg was amputated after a man drove into his patrol car...
News
200 students make mockery of Gov in ‘blatant breach’ of lockdown with late-night rave at Coventry University
Over 200 Uni Students have ignored social distancing measures as they danced and sang along to music in what is being described...
Police Promotion
5 Great Reads for Promotion Candidates
“Not every reader is a leader, but every leader is a reader.” - Harry S. Truman
The...
News
Eight people dead and six fighting for life in major coronavirus outbreak at wales hospital
Eight people have tragically died and six more are fighting for their lives after a major coronavirus outbreak at a hospital in...
News
£80K raised to support girlfriend of SGT Matt Ratana
Together we have raised £80K in memory of SGT Matt Ratana. This is down to you our amazing readers. This will make...
Enjoyed this article?
Then please consider following us on on Twitter or Instagram For the latest crime and policing news.
Coronavirus Information
There’s a lot of misinformation doing the rounds about #coronavirus, and it’s hard to know who to trust. Visit NHS Directly to find out what the symptoms are, how to prevent the spread, and who should stay at home..
