Northamptonshire launches direct entry detective scheme

Force judged 'inadequate' at investigating crime in PEEL assessment looks to recruit 'credible detectives' to investigate complex cases.

Date - 27th April 2020
By - Gary Mason

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For the first time Northamptonshire Police has launched a direct entry detective scheme to try and attract more specialist investigators. The Accelerated Detective Pathway (APD) scheme is a two year programme open to anyone with a 2:2 degree. Last...

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