Valuing difference and inclusion
Why does the police service in England and Wales need to be diverse? Today the United Kingdom is a truly diverse and multi-cultural country and needs to have a police …
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Crime related incidents
What common crime related incidents do police deal with? There are lots of different types of crime and nearly everyone will experience a crime at some point in their lives. …
5 types of non-crime related incidents police deal with
The police service is now handling more calls to the emergency 999 system than ever before. This is placing greater demands on the police service and it is estimated that …
BSc Professional Policing
Who is the BSc Professional Policing aimed at? The BSc Professional Policing is aimed at students considering a career in policing or in related areas of the criminal justice system. …
Police Code of Ethics
Why do police officers need a professional code? There are many professions that have a professional code, which acts as a guide to their members, an example of this is …
How do you get into the police?
The best route into policing will depend on your individual circumstances. Here, we will consider each of the three possible routes, and look at the pros and cons of each. …
What is the Graduate Detective Entry Programme?
Traditionally, the conventional way to become a detective was to join the police force as a uniformed police constable and then apply to become a detective but you now have …
Routes into Policing
Routes Into Policing There are now three routes into policing, which you can consider, if you want to pursue a career in the police service. All police officers will now …
The Nine Principles of Policing
The Nine ‘Peelian Principles’ The modern police service in this country is generally regarded as being founded when Sir Robert Peel was appointed as Home Secretary and the Metropolitan Police …
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