Launching the 2026 Detective Pathway and Apprentice Programme - join us for a light bite and have your questions answered

INTRODUCING THE 2026

POLICE DETECTIVE ENTRY PATHWAY (DCEP) ENTRY AND

POLICE CONSTABLE DEGREE APPRENTICE (PCDA) ENTRY

We are excited to be launching both our Detective entry programme and our Degree Apprentice entry programme. In thier own right two amazing ways to become a police officer.

Both are ideal for those:

Looking for your first career?

Looking for a change of direction?

Looking to maximise the skills and qualities you have?

The Positive Action Team invites you to this 'one stop career shop'. At this event we will provide you a free light bite (Greggs treat) and information in relation to the following format:

Arrival and refreshment

Introduction to the event

Short presentation on the two progammes - including DCEP officers

Open forum of questions

Opportunity to speak with the team

The Police Officer Roles: We will have members of our team who are passionate about policing to explain more about the varied police officer activities, challenges of the role, and the various routes of entry into policing. We will ensure you have all the relevant information to help you make an informed decision about policing.

This is important as these two routes of entery are demanding in thier own ways.

Our recruitment team will also be on hand to answer any questions on entry requirements and the recruitment and selection process.

Bring your loved ones and friends: Blue light services are like no other - the support of family and friends is essential to support you through those difficult incidents and occurrences. We really encourage anyone interested to register and reserve a place for thier parents or a family members; loved one or friend - they are very much part of individual career journeys.

If you are interested in a degree apprenticeship or breing a detective this event is for you - and we hope to see you there.

Parking: There is free parking located at the Doddrige Centre cross the road from the Community Centre.

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