An ex-football coach and a windsurfing instructor are among Hertfordshire Constabulary's 22 new police officers.

The force formally welcomed 22 new officers at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Wednesday, August 7.

Family and friends helped celebrate their achievement at Herts Police HQ where the new recruits were presented with certificates, marking the end of their initial training, with other senior officers and trainers also in attendance.

This latest 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. 

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.

For a career in policing in Herts, register your interest at www.herts.police.uk/careers

Want to become a police officer or detective?

Hertfordshire Constabulary 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.