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Joining the police

Understand the different routes into the service before you apply.

How the College can help

If you enjoy facing challenges, solving problems and would like to contribute to keeping your community safe while developing a wider range of skills, then policing could be for you. There are many different ways you can contribute to the police.  

The College of Policing can help with information to make decisions about the best way you could get involved. We also provide information on the professional training, qualifications and standards you'll need to achieve to become a police officer.

The recruitment of officers and police staff is usually done directly by forces themselves. 

Joining as a new PC

Becoming a volunteer

Offer your time, skills or expertise to help officers on the frontline or the police staff that support them. See information about: 

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