Police Pass

12/01/2026

Shared this post on the 1/1/26 - had about 50 Insp candidates join us in the last 10 days. Starting NOW will be worth it come May - don't put more stress on the system than is already there - late starts just mean more stress.

Work Smarter Not Harder

Inspector candidates – May 2026 will arrive quicker than you think.

The NPPF Inspector examination (12–14 May 2026) is a professional gateway to senior leadership, not simply another test of knowledge. With national pass rates sitting at approximately 20%, experience alone is no longer sufficient. Structured, disciplined preparation is now essential.

Most Inspector candidates are balancing demanding roles, family life, and limited discretionary study time. Revision therefore has to be efficient, targeted, and realistic, not reliant on last-minute intensity.

With around 16 weeks to prepare, the Police Pass Blended E-Learning Package is designed specifically for candidates at this stage of their career.

Why blended learning works for Inspector candidates

• Clear structure and sequencing so you always know what to study next
• 24/7 access to study around shifts, leadership responsibilities, and family commitments
• Content aligned to Inspector-level decision-making and legal application, not academic theory
• Learn-by-doing methodology using applied scenarios and MCQs, not passive reading
• Designed for consolidation and refinement, ideal for experienced officers

At Inspector level, failure is not just personal — it has credibility and leadership implications. Senior leaders are expected to demonstrate mastery, judgement, and professional discipline under exam conditions.

Further call to action – The Police Pass MCQ Rules

MCQs do not fail candidates. Poor method does.

To make your revision count, Inspector candidates should follow the Police Pass MCQ Rules:

• Short and sharp – no more than 20 questions at a time
• Time specific – 1 minute per question to match exam pace
• Topic specific – follow your weekly plan, do not jump between subjects
• Read the question first – avoid rereading long scenarios unnecessarily
• De-brief every question – understand why one option is right and three are wrong

This is how speed, accuracy, and confidence are built — not through guesswork or volume alone.

Leadership starts with preparation.

The Police Pass Way
Professional promotion preparation for policing leaders

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11/01/2026

Police Pass – A Message to Those Yet to Start

If you’re finding it hard to begin revision, you’re not alone. January is dark, motivation is low, and the workload already feels heavy. Many of you are experienced officers, some already sergeants or in leadership roles, and some have sat this exam before. That experience can make starting feel even harder — you know what’s coming, and you know it won’t be easy.

But this process is not about comfort; it is about career progression and your long-term future. The version of you six months from now — more confident, more secure, promotion-ready — will be grateful that you started now, not when pressure forced your hand. You don’t need perfect conditions. You need momentum, and momentum only comes from action.

This is your call to action: start today. One session. One topic. One deliberate step forward. Leadership is doing the right thing when no one is watching — and this is where it begins.

Leadership starts when nobody is looking.

11/01/2026

Kick-Starts in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Exeter, Bridgend, Chelmsford, Maidstone and a Virtual course this week - this is your LAST CHANCE before March and May!

The Police Pass Way – Kick-Start Your Revision

The exam clock does not slow down — and neither should your preparation.

If you are still finding your rhythm, now is the moment to act.

Watch the Police Pass pre-recorded “Kick-Start” Course and get your revision underway before the clock strikes midnight.

• Set structure and direction for your revision
• Understand what examiners are really testing
• Learn how to prioritise high-reward topics
• Apply the Police Pass MCQ Rules correctly from day one
• Build momentum before pressure sets in
• Access an exclusive discount code within the course content to support your next stage of revision

This course is designed to move you from intending to revise to revising with purpose — using the same disciplined approach trusted by police candidates nationwide.

The Police Pass Way is not about doing more.
It is about doing the right things, in the right order, at the right time.

Start now. Build structure. Take control of your preparation.

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11/01/2026

Police Pass – SMARTER SESSIONS

🚨 Module 2 of SMARTER SESSIONS is released tomorrow 🚨

This module focuses on three key topic areas: Arrests, Criminal Conduct, and State of Mind. While the content is relatively compact, these areas carry significant weight in assessments and offer high reward when mastered properly.

To get the most from Module 2, it is essential that Week 1 sessions are completed. If you are not fully there yet, use today and tomorrow to close that gap and start the week afresh. Structure and discipline at this stage are non-negotiable — falling behind now makes progress harder later.

This is the point where effective preparation starts to separate candidates. Stay organised, trust the process, and commit to the structure we’ve put in place. Small, focused sessions done properly now will produce major results when it matters most.

10/01/2026

NPPF Spring Exam – Keep Your Momentum Strong

Revision fatigue is normal at this stage. What matters now is consistency and purpose. As you prepare for the NPPF exam, keep these three principles front of mind:

1. Progress beats perfection
You do not need to know everything today. You need to know more than you did yesterday. Short, focused revision sessions completed consistently will outperform long, irregular study days every time. Trust the process.

2. Revise like a professional, not a student
You are not revising to pass an exam alone—you are reinforcing knowledge you will rely on operationally. Frame your revision around application: decision-making, justification, and legal confidence. This mindset sharpens recall and builds credibility.

3. Discipline creates confidence
Motivation fluctuates. Discipline does not. Stick to your revision plan even on low-energy days. Every session completed is evidence that you are doing the work required to succeed—and confidence follows evidence.

Spring will arrive quickly. Stay focused, stay consistent, and keep moving forward.
You are capable, prepared, and closer than you think.

— Police Pass Team

09/01/2026

The Police Pass MCQ Rules – How to Train Like It’s Exam Day
Multiple Choice Questions are not just a test of knowledge — they are a test of discipline, timing, and method. At Police Pass, we consistently see candidates improve results not by doing more MCQs, but by doing them properly.
Here are The Police Pass MCQ Rules we expect candidates to follow if they want exam-ready performance 👇
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1️⃣ Short & Sharp
❌ Do not sit and smash 60–100 questions in one go.
✅ Limit yourself to no more than 20 MCQs at a time.
Why?
Fatigue reduces accuracy, concentration drops, and learning becomes superficial. Short, focused sets mirror how the brain actually retains information and allows proper review afterwards.
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2️⃣ Time Specific
⏱️ 1 minute per question. No more. No less.
This is critical.
The exam does not reward overthinking, and it does not pause while you deliberate. Training at exam pace builds decisiveness, confidence, and time awareness — three factors that separate passes from fails.
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3️⃣ Topic Specific
📚 Follow your weekly timetable. Do not topic-hop.
If this week is Public Order, it stays Public Order.
Switching topics mid-session feels productive, but it fragments learning and weakens recall. Depth beats breadth when assessments test applied understanding.
Structure equals control.
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4️⃣ Read the Question First
👀 Before reading the narrative, read the actual question.
This single habit:
• Saves time
• Focuses your reading
• Prevents re-reading long scenarios
• Reduces distraction by irrelevant detail
The narrative supports the question — not the other way around.
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5️⃣ De-Brief. De-Brief. De-Brief.
🧠 Spend around 3 minutes per question reviewing ALL four options.
This is where learning happens.
Ask yourself:
• Why is the correct answer correct?
• Why are the other three wrong?
• What legal threshold, principle, or phrase triggered the decision?
If you skip the de-brief, you are guessing — not learning.
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Final Thought
MCQs reward method, not memory.
Candidates who pass consistently apply structure, discipline, and reflection to every question they attempt.
Train like this now — so exam day feels familiar.
👉 Structured MCQ practice and full de-briefs available at
www.police-pass.co.uk

08/01/2026

Behind on your revision plan? You are not alone — and you are not out of time.

Now is the moment to study smarter, not longer. Use our 24/7 e-learning to fit revision around real life, and focus on multiple choice questions to quickly identify gaps and build confidence. Follow the Police Pass rules every time — they help you avoid traps, stay consistent, and choose the best answer under pressure.

Support your learning with a crammer book and short, focused notes — key points only, not rewritten textbooks. In the final week, a refresher course will pull everything together and sharpen your exam technique.

Being behind does not mean you cannot succeed. Stay focused, trust the process, and keep moving forward.

08/01/2026

Falling 2–3 weeks behind your revision plan can feel overwhelming — especially when you are balancing work, family, and the pressure of a high-stakes police exam. The key is not to panic, but to reset your strategy with focus and efficiency.

Start by making full use of our 24/7 e-learning platform. Flexible access allows you to study when it suits you, even in short, focused sessions. Shift your attention to multiple choice questions early and often to support your learning — they are one of the most effective ways to identify knowledge gaps quickly and reinforce exam technique under time pressure.

If time is tight, consider using a crammer book alongside the course. These are ideal for consolidating core concepts and prioritising what matters most, without getting lost in unnecessary detail. Pair this with a short note-taking strategy: concise bullet points, key formulas, and trigger words only.
Avoid rewriting textbooks — focus on recall and clarity.

In the final week before the exam, confidence comes from structure. A final refresher course is designed to pull everything together, reinforce high-yield topics, and sharpen exam readiness without overload.

Being behind does not mean you are failing. With the right tools, a focused plan, and consistent effort, it is absolutely possible to regain control and move forward with confidence. We are here to support you every step of the way.

08/01/2026

Plesae register in force if you wish to do the NIE in March 26.

Registration for the national investigators' exam (NIE) is now open.

📅 Exam date: Wednesday 4 March
⏳ Deadline to register: 6pm on Wednesday 4 February

Get in touch with the exam contact in your force to register. Find out more: https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning/taking-exams-online/national-investigators-exam

07/01/2026

The Police Pass MCQ Rules – Train Like It’s Exam Day

Multiple Choice Questions don’t just test knowledge.
They test discipline, timing, and method.

At Police Pass, candidates improve results not by doing more MCQs — but by doing them properly.

The MCQ Rules that build exam-ready performance 👇

1️⃣ Short & Sharp
Maximum 20 questions per session.
Long sessions reduce accuracy and learning quality. Focused sets improve retention and review.

2️⃣ Time Specific
⏱️ 1 minute per question. No exceptions.
The exam rewards decisiveness — not overthinking.

3️⃣ Topic Specific
📚 Follow your weekly timetable. Stick to one topic only.
Structure builds recall. Depth beats jumping around.

4️⃣ Read the Question First
👀 Always read the question before the scenario.
It saves time, sharpens focus, and avoids distraction.

5️⃣ De-Brief Every Question
🧠 Review all four options.
Why is one right? Why are three wrong?
This is where learning actually happens.

Final Thought
MCQs reward method, not memory.
Train with structure now — so exam day feels familiar.

👉 Structured MCQ practice with full de-briefs at
www.police-pass.co.uk

06/01/2026

🚨 CAN’T ATTEND A FACE-TO-FACE KICK-START COURSE? 🚨

No problem.

If work, shifts or family commitments mean you cannot attend in person, you can still kick-start your NPPF revision properly with our LIVE Virtual Kick-Start Course on Zoom.

This session is designed specifically for Police Sergeant and Inspector candidates preparing for their NPPF examinations in March (PS) and May (Insp).

You will:

Get exam-focused from day one

Understand what actually matters for PS and Insp exams

Learn how to prioritise high-yield syllabus areas

Build a clear, structured revision strategy that fits around operational policing

📅 When:
15 January 2026 – 10:00 AM

🎓 Topic:
VIRTUAL KICK-START COURSE – NPPF EXAMINATION (PS & Insp)

👉 Register in advance here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__QYvrN0nSZy9jaHvzOwpxg

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with full joining instructions.

⚠️ Places are limited. If you can’t attend face to face, this is the most effective way to start your revision.

Start your PS or Insp revision the right way.

06/01/2026

KICK-START YOUR REVISION – LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Police Pass Kick-Start courses are running over the next two weeks only. This is a half-day, high-impact session designed to give you structure, focused revision priorities, proven exam techniques, and a discount code for registration.

In-person locations:

Hendon (MPS)

Surrey Police HQ

Essex Police HQ

Kent Police HQ

Nottinghamshire Police HQ

Mather Avenue (Merseyside)

Sedgeley Park (GMP)

South Wales Police HQ

Devon & Cornwall Police HQ

Elland Road Police Station (WYP)

Tally Ho Conference Centre (WMP)

Sussex Police HQ

Can’t attend in person? A Virtual Kick-Start Course is also available.

Places are strictly limited and the timeframe is compressing.
Book now to secure your place:

👉 www.police-pass.co.uk