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Professional Development

Manchester opens its doors to the world Tariq Butt , Greater Manchester Police The British Model of Policing sells itself across the world, and Greater Manchester Police is putting itself at the forefront of international collaboration. To help us reach out to forces around the world, I have been appointed as the International Policing lead, with a brief to offer our services and training.

German Officer at Manchester Protest

German Officer visits Manchester

Sierra Leone Officers at Bolton Wanderers

I may be a little biased , but Manchester also sells itself as an iconic location with fame coming from football and music, among many other areas. Sadly, we are also remembered for policing events like the murder of our colleagues Fiona & Nicola, and the Manchester Arena terrorist attack. Greater Manchester Police is the third largest in the UK, policing an area of over 500 square miles, and its population of around three million people makes for a vibrant and diverse community. Manchester is the third most popular destination for international visitors after London and Edinburgh, we have one of the largest student populations, and 20 million passengers pass through our airport. This is all policed with around 6500 police officers, supported by police staff and volunteers. Through our international policing projects, we offer places on our extensive and diverse prospectus of courses. We are also willing to send our trainers to a host country, or to create a bespoke course to suit a country’s specific needs.

We can also offer joint research and exchange visits to experience the British style of policing. We are lucky enough to still have in force training accommodation, which enables visitors to mix with GMP officers during their visit. I have already been lucky enough to work with officers from Germany, Sweden, Dubai, Bermuda, Sierra Leone, Romani, Pakistan, Royal Turks & Caicos Island, and the United States.

Taking on this role allowed me to discover and join the International Police Association. It has been a pleasure to make valuable contacts and friends; long may this continue. I am based at the GMP Training & Leadership Academy, so I am arranging for the IPA to have a stand when our new recruits arrive, to highlight the Association. With the commitment from the government to boost police numbers again, GMP will be having some large intakes of new student officers. Anyone who may be interested in the Greater Manchester Police offer, please feel free to make contact via my details below. Twitter: @TariqButt2 Email: Tariq.Butt@gmp.police.uk

Dubai visit

Presentation to German Officers

POLICE WORLD Vol 65 No.3, 2020

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