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Shaping the future of policing
Police Constable Degree Apprentice Danielle holding a certificate and trophy with a senior officer

Aspirations and academic growth

"A degree was something I'd always wanted to achieve, and I thought it would add value to my career. The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship route appealed to me because it offered in-depth knowledge that I could directly apply on the job, making me better at what I do."

PC Danielle Wright
Kent Police

PC Wright's story
PC Griffiths

Training, support and reflection

"The route offers an incredible amount of support. It gives you the flexibility to learn to become a police officer whilst giving you time to reflect on your performance. You also get a lot of constructive feedback from tutors and your sergeants, so it's a good course to get on to get the feedback that you need to progress."

PC Griffiths
Metropolitan Police

PC Griffiths' story
Head and shoulders shot of Police Constable Degree Apprentice Denzel in a car park, with greenery in the distance Hear PC Boachie's story

PC Boachie's story

Police Constable Degree Apprentice Denzel Boachie talks about becoming a police officer.

PC Munday

Making a difference in communities

"I’ve always wanted a job where I can help people as much as I can and make a difference in society."

PC Munday
Cambridgeshire Police

PC Tyler

From education to career fulfilment

"I never overly enjoyed education, but now I’m learning about a profession I’m passionate about, and it’s allowing me to apply myself more effectively."

PC Tyler
Cambridgeshire Police

ARU policing graduate Lia Hear Lia's story

Lia's story

PC Lia Mercer shares her insights and experience of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship with the Metropolitan Police at her recent ARU graduation.

PC Harrod

Thriving in a dynamic role

"I love the variety of incidents I face, and it goes without saying that no two are the same. The police officer role is very rewarding, especially knowing I am making a difference and supporting those in need."

PC Harrod
Cambridgeshire Police

PC Bremner

The impact of degree apprenticeships

"Joining the police was a long-term goal of mine. The concept of the PCDA was a very important aspect for me as I wanted to achieve a degree."

PC Bremner
Cambridgeshire Police

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Khanna Hear DCI Khanna’s story

DCI Khanna's story

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Khanna speaks about his career with Bedfordshire Police.

PC Warnett, Police Constable Degree Apprentice Hear PC Warnett's story

PC Warnett’s story

PC Warnett started her Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship in 2021. She never thought she’d get a degree. Now she’s fulfilling her policing ambitions within the Met Police, making a difference to London’s communities whilst gaining a fully funded degree.

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