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New positive action scheme introduced at the Met

Force paying full costs for women and minority ethnic candidates to take pre-training qualification.

Date - 21st June 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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The Metropolitan Police is giving extra financial support to women and ethnic minority candidates applying to become constables. The force is covering the entire cost of pre-join qualification training for female, black and Asian...

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