College of Policing fast-track results announced

Four in ten applicants to the College of Policing’s fast-track constable to inspector programme invited to take part in the national assessment have met the recommended standards.

Figures announced on August 7 showed that 43 of the 105 candidates put forward by 27 forces across England and Wales passed the assessment.

Three national assessment centres ran between July 14 and July 26 and tested applicants’ capability through job simulation exercises, an interview and their ability to evaluate their potential for the programme.

Of the successful candidates, 19 were women and 24 were men. There were six successful candidates from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Director of Police National Assessment Centres, Chief Constable Sara Thornton, said: “This programme is seeking to attract the brightest and best to policing and some excellent candidates have come forward and performed well at this testing assessment centre.

The aptitude of these candidates is impressive and I am confident that the applicants that forces take forward will make a tangible impact on the development of policing and ultimately, the service delivered to the public.”

The fast-track programme is open to both graduates and police staff and volunteers, who will be given the skills and knowledge to advance to the rank of inspector within three years.

Applicants who are offered and accept a position on the programme by their chosen force will take up their role as new constables next month.