Notts widening access course helps to market opportunities in the force

Ten people aged between 18 and 43 have just completed the two-week voluntary course which aims to give people who are interested in joining the force a behind-the-scenes look. It aims to improve people’s awareness of the job opportunities in the force, both as officers and staff and has been… Nottinghamshire’s chief constable Craig Guildford said their new widening access programme gives underrepresented groups without a policing network better access to the force. ...

Welsh Gov funds 100 more PCSOs

The First Minister Mark Drakeford and the Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt this week announced funding that will bring an additional 100 PCSOs across Wales. This brings the total number funded by the Welsh Government to 600. The extra £3.7 million funding for the 100 PCSOs brings the total… The Welsh government has announced additional funding for an extra 100 PCSOs across Wales....

PCCs appoint deputies for young offender work

Two more forces are getting additional political appointees to work with community partners. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed a former charity lawyer and Special Constable to reduce reoffending by young people. And West Mercia is merging ambassador roles to appoint a new deputy to work with… Assistant Police and Crime Commissioners are taking on specialist work to tackle community issues in the Midlands. A former Special Constable will be among them....

Life after the job: Is age discrimination real in the job market?

I can answer this in one word… Absolutely! As painful as it is, we have to face the fact that when we leave the job on retirement, ill-health or by choice in our late 40's and 50's, contrary to what you might have heard elsewhere, you won't find a wave… Is it harder to get a job when you're over 50? Andy Labrum of Blue Light Leavers answers a question many retiring officers will have on their minds. ...

DNA expert to lead Scotland's forensic service

The new head of Scotland’s forensic services is one of the country’s top experts on DNA – and an internal promotion. Fiona Douglas has been announced as the Scottish Police Authority’s new Director of Forensic Services. Currently the Head of Strategy and Change, she will take up her role on… Scotland’s forensic service is getting a new leader who is an expert in DNA technology. Fiona Douglas is stepping up....

City of London's deputy joins BTP

The City of London’s second in command is moving to join the British Transport Police. Deputy Commissioner Alistair Sutherland has been confirmed as the BTP’s new Deputy Chief Constable. He replaces Adrian Hanstock who is retiring after 37 years’ service, seven of which have been in the DCC role. Mr… The British Transport Police’s top tier has been completed with the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Constable. ...

Essex leaders take new roles

Essex has promoted Andy Prophet to fill its Deputy Chief Constable vacancy and its Police and Crime Commissioner has added cyber security to the list of responsibilites. Essex Police has confirmed Andy Prophet is stepping up to be the next Deputy Chief Constable. The current ACC and national lead on anti-social… Two new senior appointments have been made at Essex...

NCA launches fresh recruitment drive to meet new demands

The National Crime Agency has begun a bid to hire investigation specialists and support staff across multiple UK locations. The agency is looking to recruit to help meet three operational taskings agreed with the Home Office –  County Lines, firearms and online fraud. Among the roles are digital media investigators,… The National Crime Agency has launched a major recruitment drive for roles across the entire organisation....

Norfolk's new Chief job isn't a shoe-in for locals, says PCC

The next Norfolk Chief Constable isn’t guaranteed to come from within the force’s ranks, according to the final decision maker. Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Giles Orpen-Smellie (Con) told Police Oracle he wants an open competition and reassured applicants the force won’t favour internal applicants because they are the safe… Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner has written to every force in the country in a bid to find a new Chief Constable....

Andy Marsh announced as new CEO of College of Policing

The College began looking for a replacement for Mike Cunningham more than a year ago when he announced he was standing down in June 2020. The interim lead, Bernie O'Reilly, has been in the post since November 2020.  CC Marsh, who announced he would be leaving Avon and Somerset in… Former Avon and Somerset Chief Constable Andy Marsh has been appointed as the new CEO of the College of Policing...