More than 250 new officers get ready to deploy to Scotland's communities

Police Scotland welcomed 253 new officers as they took their oath of office at ceremonies across the country today, Thursday 7 November 2024.

The latest officers were sworn in at regional training centres in the communities they will deploy to after their training.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: "Taking the oath of office today is a significant moment for our latest recruits.

“They are signing up to a hugely rewarding and demanding job where people will turn to them for help, often in the most critical and vulnerable circumstances.

“Taking on the responsibilities and duties of a police officer is a deeply considered decision and I thank every one of them for stepping forward to help safeguard Scotland’s communities.”

The officers will be ready to deploy to communities on 3 March 2025. The new recruits mean officer numbers were 16,603 as of 4 November.

Police Scotland is now recruiting police officers to support our urban, rural and remote communities. For more information or to apply for a job like no other, visit our police officer job pages.