As early as the 1930's efforts began to develop a semblance of nationalism in a carefully crafted system of policing. World War 2 intervened, and it was not until 1944 that serious steps were taken to develop a National program of police leadership development. The Police College, finally established in 1948, provided education and training for police sergeants and higher ranking personnel perceived as having the potential for assuming higher responsibilities. The intent of the college was to establish a high quality education and training center modeled after universities and colleges. From the beginning there was a strong emphasis on liberal studies. The college has developed a variety of courses such as the junior, senior, and overseas command courses; the special course; and short, specialist 'carousel courses.' Courses are based on an analysis of job requirements and modified as needed. The senior course has as an explicit objective to encourage constructive nonconformity of outlook. Subthemes include interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, scientific and technological developments, and finance and budgeting. The overseas course focuses on comparative and international police studies, command and management issues, and command in operational situations. Courses include residential and nonresidential study, and a scholarship scheme is available to promising trainees.