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“I remember how difficult it was trying to
complete an application form and then going
through each stage of the process to then
finally finishing with my cohort.
“Every day is different in terms of what incidents
I could be dealing with, from domestics to road
traffic collisions. The best part of my role is
helping people, letting them know you are here
for them.
“There have been many occasions when I have
bumped into members of the public after I have
dealt with incidents they have been involved in
and they have thanked me for helping them.
It’s always heart-warming to hear that they that
they will never forget me.
“The main thing I would say to anyone thinking
of joining the police service is not to give up. It’s
a long process and can be tiring but if it’s what
you want to do stay positive and drive forward.”
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “I want
Nottinghamshire Police to be an employer
of choice – I want to retain good people and
attract new talent into the organisation.
“I very much want to ensure that this aspect
of our organisational and operational
effectiveness is promoted in a way which sees
local jobs for local people and makes us better
at both what we do and how we do it.”
Mr Tipping said: “The issue of a lack of diversity
within the Police Service is well documented
and yet it is still something which needs to be
addressed. Nottinghamshire Police has made
real, tangible efforts and progress in recent
years, reaching out to those communities which
are currently under-represented within the force.
The force are hosting a number of events to
support applicants.
They are at Central Police Station in
Nottingham’s city centre at 6.30-8.30 pm on
Thu 27 April & 6.30-8.30 pm on Fri 28 April.
Two more events are taking place at
Nottingham City Council’s Loxley House on
Sat 6 May at 10.30 am & 2 pm .
To find out more about the support we can
offer please contact Jo Ratchford at:
[email protected]
or via text to 07595008494.
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People from a black and minority ethnic background including, our
eastern European and Chinese communities, and people from the
lesbian, gay, bisexual
& trans+ communities
are currently under
represented
within
Nottinghamshire Police.
You find out more
about the role and read
what will be required
of you as a police
officer by visiting
our website: https://
goo.gl/AMK55f. The
website also allowed
you a chance to find
out more about the
recruitment process.