Lancashire Police have welcomed a total of 46 new Police Constables in their latest ceremony held in Hutton.
The new cohort of PCs were sworn in in the presence of the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, presiding magistrate, and the chief officer team.
The team promised to uphold the key values and principles that the constabulary expects from within the organisation.
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Deputy chief constable Sam Mackenzie attended both attestation ceremonies.
He was joined by Chief operating officer Gillian Routledge and Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw at the first attestation ceremony on Tuesday, 13 January, and Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Lee and Deputy Commissioner Kimberly Whitehead at the ceremony on Thursday, 15 January.
Now that they have sworn an oath to the King, the new recruits have been granted their policing powers, including the power to arrest.
Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, who attended one of the ceremonies, said:”It’s genuinely inspiring to see the passion and dedication our new officers bring as they start their careers.
“They’re eager to work hard to protect the people of Lancashire, tackle crime, and prevent harm in our communities.”
“The public rightly expect to see more officers out on our streets—visible, engaged, and making a real difference and tackling the issues that matter most to people in their local area.
“Every officer and staff member plays a vital role in delivering on the priorities that matter most to our residents, and I will hold the Chief Constable to account for achieving the highest standards across the county.”
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