New recruit training will go on despite training centre closures

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New recruit training will go on despite training centre closures

Plans to recruit 20,000 new officers and their funding are secure, police leaders have confirmed.

Online for duty: new recruits are learning through online videos at home

Date - 4th May 2020
By - Chris Smith

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The National Police Chiefs’ Council and the College of Policing confirmed that assessments of new recruits is continuing despite training centres being closed and most other police buildings having restricted access Two forces, Hampshire and...

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