Police: Recruitment
Commons · Question 88097 · Tabled 4 Nov 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Margaret Mullane
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
Answered by Sarah Jones, 18 Nov 2025
It 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...