Written Question·Home Office·UIN 88097
Police: Recruitment
Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Margaret Mullane
Labour — Dagenham and Rainham
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made regarding on the manifesto commitment to roll out a direct entry scheme for detectives to boost investigation skills.
Answer
Sarah JonesIt is essential that police forces recruit the best and most able people to meet the evolving demands of policing and deliver the best possible service to the public.There are existing opportunities to join policing directly into detective roles, includin...
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