Kent holds passing out parade for class of COVID-19 recruits

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Kent holds passing out parade for class of COVID-19 recruits

A lockdown passing out parade has been held for a COVID-19 class of 55 new police recruits. Family and friends of Kent Police's new officers watched from their cars as they took the salute.

Date - 14th July 2020
By - Chris Smith

Kent Police’s newest recruits who have completed their training under lockdown finished with a socially-distanced parade at the Kent Police Training College in Maidstone. The 55 officers were joined by Chief Constable Alan Pughsley and Police...

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