Almost 200 officers ready to deploy to Scotland's communities

Scotland’s newest police officers have taken the oath of office at a ceremony at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan, today, Wednesday 27 March 2024.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell thanked nearly 200 probationary constables for their commitment to public service.

The recruits made the Police Constable's declaration to faithfully discharge their duties with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality, and promised to uphold fundamental human rights under the authority of Justice of the Peace David Donaldson.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: “By joining Police Scotland, these constables are demonstrating a strong and shared commitment to improve the safety and wellbeing of the people, places and communities we serve.

“I ask our new officers, as their status changes from civilian to constable, to be mindful of the privilege, powers and responsibility they now bear. We expect high standards, as do the public. I ask our probationers to be professional and courteous and uphold our values at all times.

“Policing is truly a job like no other, it’s a way of life, and I know they will be challenged. At the same time, making a positive difference for communities and keeping people safe is an incredibly rewarding vocation.”

The intake of 195 recruits comprises 69 per cent male (135 officers) and 31 per cent female (60 officers) whose ages range from 18 to 54.

Of the intake, seven per cent identified as being from a minority ethnic group, totalling 13 officers, and languages spoken by recruits include Greek, Punjabi, Gaelic, Polish, Norwegian, Spanish, Afrikaans, Turkish, Urdu and Portuguese.

Two recruits were previously serving Special Constables with Police Scotland and 18 have previous military service.

The officers will undertake a 12-week initial training module before joining colleagues serving communities across Scotland during their two-year probationary period.

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