An accountant and prison officer are among Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s latest police recruits, bringing the total number this year to 130. 

The new recruits, who are progressing through the force’s traditional Initial Policing Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP), will now bolster the front line as they begin working from police stations across the county. 

Several came from careers in the armed forces while others left roles including accountant and prison officer. 

Peterborough Matters: Several came from careers in the armed forces while others left roles including accountant and prison officer. Several came from careers in the armed forces while others left roles including accountant and prison officer. (Image: POLICE)

They passed out in front of proud family and friends at force HQ and were welcomed by Deputy Chief Constable Jane Gyford, Detective Chief Superintendent Becky Tipping and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner John Peach. 

Addressing the new recruits, DCC Gyford said they were now the face of Cambridgeshire Constabulary. 

She advised them to be intuitive, ask questions and learn when something is not quite right. 

Peterborough Matters: Addressing the new recruits, DCC Gyford said they were now the face of Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Addressing the new recruits, DCC Gyford said they were now the face of Cambridgeshire Constabulary. (Image: POLICE)

Peterborough Matters: The IPLDP is a well-established programme, which takes two years to complete, and is due to be phased out next year. The IPLDP is a well-established programme, which takes two years to complete, and is due to be phased out next year. (Image: POLICE)

“As police officers you can no longer walk on by”, she said. 

“You will need to take personal responsibility and be the professional you are. 

“You will also need to communicate with each other and communities, using the attestation values as well as the force values in everything you do. 

“That means acting with fairness, integrity, diligence, impartiality – and without fear or favour.” 

Peterborough Matters: They passed out in front of proud family and friends at force HQ.They passed out in front of proud family and friends at force HQ. (Image: POLICE)

The IPLDP is a well-established programme, which takes two years to complete, and is due to be phased out next year. 

This pathway is currently closed, however, the force’s graduate accelerated detective pathway remains open. 

For those interested in this pathway, the force is holding a “become a detective” event on August 23. 

For more information, to register for the event and to apply, visit Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s website.