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How to Become a Police Officer

If you want to join the police we can help increase your chances by up to 78% with ‘mock exam’ style practice sessions online
Application Course

Police Application Preparation

To become a police officer you will need to complete a number of steps as part of the recruitment process. Each police force is slightly different, but typically involves you doing the following:

The police application form is effectively the very first impression you give of yourself to the force you want to join, so it needs to be good and stand out from the rest…

Police Application online course

Once you have downloaded our free guide you can get further help with our Police Application e-learning course available to download for £8.99.

This will take you through the application form step by step to ensure that you make the best use of your knowledge, skills and experiences and to present them in a way that sets you apart from the crowd.

Submitting an excellent application form is the first stage towards achieving your goal of becoming a Police Officer.

You will be provided with:

  • General guidance on how to succeed with your police application
  • Guidance on the approach taken by the police
  • A walkthrough of the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) and tips on applying it
  • An awareness of the police application form content
  • Guidance on how to build your police application responses
  • Top tips in submitting a strong police application
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Next Steps

Once you have successfully submitted your application form and heard back from the relevant force, the next step is to attend the National Recruit Assessment Centre. We can help you prepare for this intense and challenging process.

Practice for Assessment

Why P2P?

  • We are a team of experienced former police officers, staff and non-service associates who have assessed at the highest level, including the College of Policing.
  • We have a team with unrivalled diversity
  • We keep our practice sessions current and in line with the latest College of Policing criteria.
  • We don’t believe in ‘teaching you how to pass’ or giving guarantees; we give you the chance to be the best you can be by helping you practice, learn and succeed.
  • We are trusted by and work with police forces across the UK
  • 99% of candidates surveyed rated their P2P session as good or excellent.
  • We have helped over 2500 candidates develop themselves and their careers in policing.

Quotes from Previous Recruits

Invaluable experience from using this. I have a lot more experience going in to the assessment and would hope the preparation gives me a greater chance for success

Recruit Candidate

The session was excellent. I was made to feel relaxed which meant I was able to listen to the advice and guidance provided to me to improve my performance. The feedback was honest and supportive making me feel prepared for the assessments to come.

Aspiring Candidate

I really appreciated the one-to-one interaction. The feedback was extremely useful. I feel so much more confident proceeding with the process.

Recruit Candidate

Benefits of P2P

  • Confidence

    All bookings are confidential
    Secure online platform
    Receive detailed feedback within 24 hours

  • Experience

    Access to some of the most experienced former police officers, staff and non-service associates in the country
    Build your confidence ahead of the real thing
    Complete exercises based on the real assessment

  • Convenience

    Book sessions online at a date and time to suit you
    Complete the sessions at a convenient location for you
    Sessions are recorded for you to download, review and reflect on

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