Do you want to know how to get into the Police Force?

20 students from Biddenham Upper and Cardinal Newman High Schools attended a seminar at Police Headquarters, Kempston to find out.  Prior to the visit, Emily Alleyne, Diversity Recruiting Officer visited the schools for a pre-brief and careers talk.

The morning started with a presentation by Jenny Goodman and a video on the Police Cadet scheme followed by a tour and explanation of the Call Handling unit and Firearms unit.  The morning concluded with the students gathered round a patrol car and a talk by the Traffic Police who removed the equipment they carry and provided a demonstration of a ‘stinger’ and a breathalyser.

Our thanks to Emily for organising the event and providing answers to all the questions the students asked and a goodie bags full of career information. 

What did the students and school say, “All of the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came back full of enthusiasm for the Police.  I feel that these events help the students with their choices for the future and outline what jobs can be obtained within the Police force.”

March 2007

If you would like more information about this seminar or other activities, please contact Jean Darrington on 01525 408093.