Met restarts recruitment drive

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Met restarts recruitment drive

The Metropolitan Police has resumed its recruitment drive after hitting its target last September.

Date - 9th February 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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In January 143 new constables joined the Met through the PCDA. Successful applicants included an athlete, a taxi driver and a prison officer. They will become fully qualified PCs around January/February 2024. The decision to freeze recruitment last...

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