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Almost half of forces could be recruiting using Direct Entry programmes

College of Policing

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Almost half of police forces in England and Wales could soon be recruiting Superintendents and Inspectors through the College’s Direct Entry progamme, it was announced this week.


Exceptional external candidates can now apply to take part in the 2017 Inspector and Superintendent training and development programmes.

The College and around 20 participating forces are encouraging applications from experienced professionals with different backgrounds, and no requirement for prior experience of policing, to bring their leadership and management skills to senior policing roles where they can have a positive impact on their communities and the public. 

The application window opened this week and will close on Friday, 10 March. Successful candidates will start the programmes in November this year.

Direct Entry lead for the College, Chief Superintendent Nicola Dale, said: “We are looking to attract high quality candidates from the widest range of both private and public sectors who have a sense of belief in public service.

“The programmes aim to encourage applicants who can help bring new perspectives, diverse backgrounds and skills into policing to support the vast talent that already exists in the service and ensure we continue to deliver a professional and efficient service capable of meeting future demands.

“As similar programmes in other professions have shown, direct entrants can support existing police leaders to bring about fundamental, positive changes to police culture.”

The level of support and interest from forces in the Direct Entry programmes since they launched in 2014 and 2016 continues to grow.

There are currently three cohorts of Direct Entry Superintendents, and one cohort of Direct Entry Inspectors. Programme members from a wide variety of professions including banking, academia, legal, marketing, aviation, entrepreneurs and social services have entered forces at the senior levels. 

The College’s work in this area follows its comprehensive review of police leadership in 2015 which identified the challenges and opportunities likely to face policing in coming decades. 

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: “I firmly believe there is much to be gained from bringing new talent into policing - both for Direct Entry applicants themselves and police forces.

“Whether it is keeping our communities safe, cutting crime or protecting the vulnerable, our police forces require excellent people and benefit from fresh ideas at all levels.

“If you think you have different skills and experiences you can bring to policing, I urge you to apply.”

You can find out more about the Direct Entry leadership programmes on the College’s website.

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