Fifty-five new police recruits have been sworn into their new roles at an attestation ceremony.
The ceremony, that took place at Staffordshire Police Headquarters on Wednesday 11th January, saw the new recruits read their attestation pledge and receive their policing powers.
The latest intake included 21 Detective Constable Degree Holder Entry Programme student officers (DCDHEP) and 34 Degree Holder Entry Programme officer (DHEP).
The new recruits, with 33 of them being women, will get on-the-job training and education through a programme delivered by the force and Staffordshire University. They will work towards a graduate degree in professional policing practice.
After attending practical and theory-based teaching sessions and supported online learning, the new officers will join teams across the county to carry out further operational training within the workplace.
Ongoing assessments and reviews will take place to ensure officers continue to learn and make progress.
Officers are supported throughout the entirety of the program from a variety of specialist trained staff both within the Force and University.
Rachel Jordan, Senior Cohort Lead – Professional Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF) at Staffordshire Police, said: “The attestation was an important occasion for officers and I wish the new recruits the very best for their future careers with Staffordshire Police.
“This designated route into policing is there to help officers with the skills they need to tackle issues, such as prevention, early intervention and problem-solving skills, and serve communities to the best of their abilities.”
