New officers join Bedfordshire Police

“When I was 10 years old, I remember going to an emergency services day and the police car and the cool equipment laid out next to it stood out to me the most. The policeman alongside it was so friendly and really sparked my interest in policing. I got to sit in the car, turn the lights on, wear the hat and vest - all the cool stuff a 10-year-old loves! From that moment on I was obsessed.  

“As I got older, I noticed that the police don’t just catch bad guy. They actively engage in communities and people really respected and appreciated it. I decided I wanted to have a positive impact on the communities around me. We often get opportunities to make a difference to other people but don’t take the chance. For me I decided that if I wanted to be an inspiration, I needed to walk the walk and become a police officer.  
 
“I have a young daughter and she often calls me her hero. I never felt that I’d earned the title but now that I am at Bedfordshire Police, I feel I can give her a real hero to look up to and hopefully encourage her to follow her passions like I did.” 

The first 20 weeks in training sees students create strong bonds that often follows them through their career together. The first 20 weeks can seem daunting, it requires taking in lots of new information and getting to grips with a new way of life, but the students band together and help each other during the lows and celebrate together during the highs.  

There are currently many ways to join policing as police officers, detectives or as staff members. There is a route and career path to suit your career aspirations and lifestyle commitments.  

Bedfordshire Police is hosting a careers open day at Dunstable Police Station on Saturday 3 February. There will be officers and staff from across the force there to tell you about the roles available in policing and how to join. Keep an eye on the force’s social channels for more information.