The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has announced he is stepping down from his post after this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Sir David Thompson has been in the role since 2016, having previously been deputy chief constable of the force. He said that, following the Games, which start on July… Sir David Thompson says ‘time for a fresh vision’ and search for successor will begin next week ...
A dozen new recruits have begun careers as detectives in Hertfordshire after the first all-female passing out parade at the constabulary. Career changers including an IT professional have already begun work at 10 stations across the county. Their 20-week training included a mixture of classroom based and practical sessions covering… A teacher and a former force call handler are among 12 new recruits to become detectives....
Three new names have been added to the top ranks of forces in England. Devon and Cornwall confirmed Chief Superintendent Nikki Leaper and Chief Superintendent Glen Mayhew have been appointed as Assistant Chief Constables. Both are internal candidates and they will start their roles next month. Chief Superintendent Leaper is… Two forces have confirmed promotions to fill senior posts....
There have been a few police officers down the years who have left the service and re-trained as a barrister or lawyer but there can't be many examples of people who have done it the other way around, A career in the police had always intrigued Christopher Mitford having a… A 51-year-old defence barrister has joined Durham Constabulary as a PC in a career about turn he describes as a ‘culture shock’...
Plans to recruit officers through transfers from other forces won’t impact on current teams, Greater Manchester Police has pledged. A major recruitment drive to get people to transfer for specialist roles had led to anger from existing officers who argued they could be passed over for promotions despite having worked… GMP officers won’t be passed over for promotion, the force has pledged....
Shortages of mid-ranking supervisors has led to forces launching campaigns to entice people into transferring – or coming back to policing to fill key roles. GMP has launched a major recruitment drive 'across all roles' including a pledge to accomodate returning or transferring officers in jobs that are closer to… Forces are battling to get new people into their mid-ranks – and established officers aren’t happy....
The latest campaign to attract Uplift recruits has launched featuring serving officers. Two adverts will run on TV, cinema and social media in a bid to reach people who aren’t aware of the initiative to recruit thousands of police officers and are considering a New Year career change. BAME community… BAME communities are a top priority for the latest Uplift recruitment campaign....
If you've applied for roles this year and been turned down, it can really impact you. It’s stressful, your confidence takes a knock and you question why you're putting yourself through it. Unfortunately, rejection has to be (for most of us), part of the process. In the same way that… Don’t take rejection in the job market personally as there may be factors outside your control argues Andy Labrum ...
Leicestershire is beginning its search for a new Chief Constable. The force’s leader Simon Cole has announced he will retire in the Spring, bringing to an end a 33-year career in the Service. He’s going out on a high with the force having been rated good by inspectors and with… Leicestershire CC Simon Cole will leave in the Spring after 11 years as chief ...
Police Scotland is looking for two new Assistant Chief Constables and is hoping senior officers looking to start the year with a promotion will apply. The force’s police authority mounted a New Year social media campaign just days before the final closing date for the two roles which have a… The UK’s second-biggest force is looking to add to its top team....