Force delighted by the response to direct entry detective scheme

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Force 'delighted by the response' to direct entry detective scheme

Suffolk Constabulary had similar number of applicants as Thames Valley Police.

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Date - 11th October 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Just over 200 people applied to become direct entry detectives in Suffolk this summer. In July the force launched a pathway to fast track recruits into non-uniform roles after their first 20 weeks of training. It is taking on 18 of...

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