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Police School in Słupsk (Poland)

Throughout 70 years of its existence, Police School in Słupsk (hereinafter referred to as the PSS) has achieved dynamic technical development and has undergone countless structural and sociological changes. This resulted in the school transformation from a modest Training Centre of Citizens’ Militia into a modern Police training centre.The history of PSS – the oldest Police training centre in Poland – dates back to 28 May 1945. The PSS does not only own a modern educational infrastructure, it employs highly qualified staff and contributes to the overall Police activity by numerous special courses and events of educational, sports and voluntary nature.

Currently, the staff of the PSS consists of 189 police officers and 137 civilian employees of the Police.The current number of cadets studying at the PSS is about 1,000.What are the activities and experience of the organisation in the areas relevant for this project? What are the skills and/or expertise of key persons involved in this project?The efficient preparation of police officers to perform any tasks in the territorial units is organised as a part of basic vocational training system (for cadets) supplemented by special courses. Currently, the PSS conducts approximately 30 special courses for police officers who are in service. As the only training centre in Poland, it offers special courses for commanding officers and police officers who serve in police contingents in Peacekeeping mission in Kosovo (EULEX). Another crucial undertaking of the PSS involves the recruitment process of individuals who want to serve in Police structures.The PSS also has extensive experience in the international aspect.

For many years, it has been cooperating with foreign police training units and taking part in international projects, such as: Erasmus+, European Union Police and Civilian Services Training, Cepol, etc.The PSS has also organized several international professional workshops on topics such as: first aid, shooting, use of force. Key persons for the implementation of the project on the side of the PSS have extensive, many years of professional experience in the fields covered by the project, i.e. first aid, shooting, use of force. They also have experience in serving abroad, on EU missions, both in executive and managerial positions.