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A career to transform communities

Become a future leader and create change where it matters most.

Kickstart your career

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A challenging career with lasting impact

Be part of a national network of graduates working on what matters most: leading change, rebuilding trust, and improving lives. Our structured and supportive programme helps you make a positive difference in communities across the country.

Leadership

Learn to lead in real life scenarios.

Change

Challenge the status quo in policing.

Impact

Work at the heart of communities to improve lives.

Times Top 100

We’ve been recognised as a top graduate employer since 2018.

Development

Expert training and mentoring throughout your career.

Network

Join over 3,500 graduates dedicated to driving change.

Leadership skills

for life

Problem-solving mindset

You collaborate to find innovative solutions to complex community issues.

Take ownership

You’re responsible, professional and resilient. You build confidence through this.

Emotionally aware

You create meaningful relationships by respecting others’ perspectives.

You collaborate

You work well with others to solve problems and achieve common goals.

You support and inspire

You manage your time, stay organised, and motivate others to achieve success.

Analyse critically

You question everything, are methodical, and consider risks and information objectively.

Innovative and open-minded

You embrace learning and feedback, striving for continuous improvement.

Culturally aware

You appreciate community differences, tailoring approaches to build trust and impartiality.

Resilient

You maintain confidence, positivity, and determination in challenging situations.

Driven by purpose

You show dedication to making communities safer and transforming lives.

Immediate responsibility

From day one on the programme, you’ll:

Become a police officer

Lead from day one, by either preventing or solving crime and increasing the public’s confidence in the police service.

Receive dedicated mentorship

Partner with experienced officers to guide your career.

Be supported by a sergeant mentor

 Gain hands-on leadership experience with direct support.

Your own Police Now Performance and Development Coach (PDC)

Receive guidance and support with navigating a new career from a dedicated PDC.

Join a national network of Police Now graduates

Collaborate with over 3,500+ peers working across England and Wales.

Fast track your career

By joining Police Now’s programme, you have a supportive pathway for promotion and specialist roles.

Be part of something bigger

Police Now officers make a difference in underrepresented communities. Here’s how we’re leading change:

3,500+

graduates have joined Police Now since its inception.

87%

of Police Now alumni remain in policing, making an impact every day.

64%

of participants are career changers, bringing valuable experience from different fields.

57%

female representation – improving gender diversity in policing.

58%

had never considered policing before learning about Police Now.

37

police forces across England and Wales have partnered with us.

40+

industry awards, including Times Top 100 Graduate Employer.

Your impact in the community

Solve real problems.
Tackle society’s most pressing threats: knife crime, violence, anti-social behaviour.

Build trust.
Engage with communities to restore confidence in policing.

Police Now graduates

Protect women and girls.
Confront the national epidemic of violence against women and girls.

Innovate.
Challenge existing approaches and find new solutions.

Rose, Police Now graduate

Champion diversity.
Bring fresh perspectives to your force and advocate for change.

Tari, Police Now graduate

Lead by example.
Inspire future generations of police officers.

Police Now graduate

Change lives for the better.
Make a positive impact on individual lives in the community.

Challenge the status quo.
Innovate the way we police and the way we tackle problems.

Career options within policing

Explore diverse career paths in policing, from specialist roles to fast-track promotions and real impact stories.

Specialist Departments

Move into detective roles, public order teams, or intelligence services.

Diverse Career Paths

Work in cybercrime, financial investigations, or violence reduction units.

Secondments

Gain experience in specialist units like counter-terrorism, or in community outreach.

Leadership Progression

Fast-track your career to sergeant, inspector, and beyond.

Promotion and Recognition

Police Now graduates consistently achieve higher rates of promotion.