Twenty-two new police officers join Hertfordshire Constabulary

Hertfordshire Constabulary formally welcomed 22 new police officers today (Wednesday 7 August).

The cohort consisted of an ex-football coach, a former PCSO, a cleaner, a shop worker, an accountant, a windsurfing instructor and a carer just to name a few.

Family and friends of the officers came along to help celebrate their achievement at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City where the new recruits were presented with certificates, marking the end of their initial training, with other senior officers and trainers in attendance.

Assistant Chief Constable Genna Telfer said: “Congratulations on completing your initial training, it is a real achievement and I hope you feel proud to have reached this stage.

“Being a police officer is a hugely rewarding career where you will be able to make a positive difference to the communities we serve every day. You join the police family and will be supported throughout your journey with Hertfordshire Constabulary. As a police officer, you are the public face of the constabulary, and it is important you uphold our high standards of professionalism and treat everyone with kindness and respect. I wish you all the very best as you embark on your first postings.”

The new recruits will be stationed across Hertfordshire with three based in Broxbourne, three in North Herts, four in St Albans, two in Stevenage, six in Watford and four based in Welwyn & Hatfield.

Want to become a police officer or detective? We currently have three different entry routes available.

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – join as a police officer and achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in Professional Policing Practice. This is a three-year, work-based, practical and vocational degree.

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) – train to be a police officer over two years.

Police Constable Entry Programme - Detective (PCEP-D) – train to be a police detective over three years. This includes practical experience with two attachments and full training to obtain the relevant qualifications to become a detective.

Find out more, apply now or register your interest on our website.