To bring supervisory accountability home to frontline supervisors and to hone their supervisory skills, the Police College has produced an enhanced version of the ELP on the subject.

The package, accessible at the Learning Portal of the Police College homepage on POINT, aims to provide Sergeants and Station Sergeants with a clearer concept of "Supervisory Accountability" through self-learning, discussion and self-reflection on case studies in a controlled environment.

The 40-minute interactive ELP in Chinese is divided into four parts: "Upon appointment", "What should I do?" "What should I pay attention to?" and lastly five case studies highlighting the importance of supervision in day-to-day frontline policing covering patrol, arrest, crime investigation, conduct, and performance expectations for staff. Each case study scenario is followed by questions and discussions on why and to whom subject officers should be accountable. There are suggested answers that would trigger further discussions to help achieve a better understanding of the concept of supervisory accountability.

The package has been incorporated into the Sergeant and Station Sergeant Promotion Courses and the Sergeant 5th Year Development Course since March this year. Feedback from trainees on the package has been again positive and favourable.

"The case studies are very realistic and what I have learned will help me discharge my supervisory duties," said Station Sergeant Cheung Sik-kit attending promotion training at the Police College.

With the training package, trainees will be able to have more effective discussions on the topic in classroom. Frontline commanders and Training and Staff Relations Officers will find the package useful in illustrating the salient points and addressing key issues of supervisory accountability.

The e-learning package on "Supervisory Accountability" has been well received by trainees of the Sergeant and Station Sergeant Promotion Courses