Lancashire Police have welcomed 16 new police constables in their latest ceremony held in Hutton.
The 16 new PCs have recently completed their professional policing degree and are now half-way through completing an 11-week course prior to their upcoming work in the local community.
Sworn in the presence of members of their Chief Officer Team and the Police and Crime Commissioners for Lancashire, Clive Grunshaw, the ceremony took place at Lancashire Police Headquarters in Hutton in early September.
Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett, who attended the attestation ceremony, said: “It’s a real privilege to welcome our newest officers to Lancashire Constabulary.
“Each of them has worked incredibly hard to complete their Professional Policing Degree and is now progressing through our intensive training programme, preparing to serve our communities with professionalism and pride.
“Attestation is a proud and symbolic moment in every officer’s journey — it marks the beginning of a career dedicated to public service. These new recruits will play a vital role in keeping Lancashire safe, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make across the county.”
The 16 newest members of Lancashire Police have now sworn an oath to the King and have been granted the power to arrest, ahead of their career in policing.
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