Highest number of Warwickshire officers in force history

We’re continuing to boost the ranks across Warwickshire with new officers joining us. 

Since the beginning of September, we’ve welcomed more than 40 new starters – 20 students on our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) course, 22 from the latest Detective Constable Degree Holder Entry Programme (DCDHEP), plus seven new PCSOs. 

From service industry workers to ex-military, they all have a variety of backgrounds, cultures and bring with them a wealth of different experiences and we’re delighted to see two former cadets among the new recruits.  

As a force, we’re aiming to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and our new officers will draw on their skills to help police the communities of Warwickshire.  

As well as the new recruits, the end of this month will also see our latest Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) pass out – when, if successful in their final assessment, they’ll join our existing officers on area. 

And once our newest recruits have completed their training programmes, we’ll be able to add to our specialist teams across Protective Services as well as boosting the number of patrol officers – meaning more officers on the streets.  

In recent years, there’s been a massive 45% increase in the number of officers. At the end of March last year, we had more than 1,000 officers - up from around 800 in 2016, which was largely thanks to the Police Uplift Programme. 

However, we’ve continued to build on this figure, and now have a total of 1,161 officers representing Warwickshire – the highest recorded number in the force’s 160-year plus history. 

Congratulations to all our new recruits! 

Could this be you? 

We’re a small force with a family feel, and we have career opportunities for new and experienced officers in local policing and protective services, for professional services staff and for volunteers.  

We value diversity and welcome people with a variety of skills, attitudes and experiences, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, who can bring fresh ideas and perspectives to policing. 

Visit our Youtube page to hear from people working for us and you can also check out our Careers page to find out more about some of the roles we offer. 

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications