Met Commissioners call for more Greek, German and Hebrew speaking officers branded bizarre

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Met Commissioner's call for more Greek, German and Hebrew speaking officers branded 'bizarre'

Only people fluent in at least one of 14 'chosen' tongues will be eligible to apply for PC posts in London during trial period.

Date - 20th July 2015
By - Josh Loeb - Police Oracle

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Eyebrows have been raised after the boss of the country’s largest police force said he wanted new recruits to be fluent in one of just 14 “chosen languages” including Hebrew. Greek and German are also on a list approved by Met...

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