Police Now ranks in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List as it continues to drive equity, diversity and inclusion Thursday 5th December 2024 Police Now is leading the way in fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), as it once again ranks in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. EDI is embedded as a ..read more

Almost £100,000 worth of counterfeit football shirts intercepted as Police Now officer tackles Euros 2024 crime Thursday 28th November 2024 Trainee Detective Constable Blaine Pearce – an officer on Police Now’s National Detective Programme Trainee Detective Constable Blaine Pearce was shortlisted for Student Officer of the Year in the City of London Police Force Awards ..read more

Police Now officers reach senior ranks: Chief Inspector Katie Bradley, Alumni Spotlight Thursday 21st November 2024 Chief Inspector Katie Bradley with police horses at Emirates stadium Katie Bradley is one of the first officers recruited and trained by Police Now to achieve promotion to chief inspector rank, alongside several other programme alumni across policing nationally ..read more

Alumni Impact Awards 2024: Sergeant Kiran Patel’s ‘Outstanding Leadership’ Monday 7th October 2024 Police Sergeant Kiran Patel has won a national Police Now award for his role in successfully piloting West Midlands Police’s Operation Elevate in Washwood Heath – resulting in significant crime reduction. He was also commended for his ability to inspire others and ..read more

100% reduction in anti-social behaviour reports thanks to Police Now recruit Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2024 Monday 18th November 2024 Police Constable Caitlin Neal eradicated reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) relating to a prolific young offender in Risborough, whose actions had been significantly impacting local residents and influencing other teenagers in the area. Following intervention ..read more

Counter Terrorism workforce bolstered by Police Now recruits as successful pilot programme expands Tuesday 12th November 2024 A cohort of talented and diverse Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) recruits is set to bolster the UK’s protection against and response to terrorist threat, as Police Now expands its innovative CTP training. Following a successful pilot within the ..read more

Pilot detective training for graduates determined to tackle fraud and economic crime Monday 4th November 2024 Police Now has announced a new partnership with the City of London Police to recruit, train and develop exceptional new detectives, dedicated to protecting the nation from economic crime – including fraud and cybercrime. This new stream of Police ..read more

Police Now celebrates Black History Month Thursday 31st October 2024 If I had a magic wand and could change my colour, I wouldn’t. Even though it has caused me extra stress, I couldn’t. Because one thing I know for sure is that I wouldn’t be wonderful me, If I were white. – Charlotte Shyllon, If ..read more

Alumni Impact Awards 2024: Outstanding innovation in frontline policing Monday 7th October 2024 Eight police officers from forces across the country were recognised at Police Now’s Alumni Impact Awards for their outstanding frontline policing and leadership.  The annual awards celebrate the achievements of officers who have graduated from one of Police Now’s three national programmes ..read more

Alumni Impact Awards 2024: PC Matt Cooper’s ‘Transformative Innovation’ Monday 7th October 2024 Police Constable Matthew Cooper has won a national Police Now award for his transformative and innovative approach to reducing street drinking in West Bromwich. Instances of street drinking reduced by over 60% in a six-month period and several former offenders are now ..read more