Almost 130 new probationers will be ready to deploy to Scotland's communities in December

The latest cadre of Police Scotland probationers were sworn into the office of police constable yesterday, Thursday 5 September 2024, at regional training centres across the country.

The 129 officers will begin their 13 weeks of operational training on 9 September before deploying to communities on 9 December this year.

Their employment adds to the organisation’s plan to recruit its largest ever intake in a single year with around 1,300 probationers due to start.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: “I am grateful to our new officers for stepping forward to help keep Scotland safe.

“I have been clear that I want to bring the frontline of policing to its strongest position possible which is why we plan to recruit over 1,300 officers during 2024-25, the highest number in a single year for Police Scotland.

“Being a police officer is a privilege. It comes with powers which set us apart from the rest of society and with those powers comes significant responsibilities.

“When our new officers deploy to communities in December they will, at all times, uphold our core values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights.”

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