Trained police recruits ready for life on the beat

Sat, 30 Apr 2016

The new police constables with Chief Constable Gary Roberts (c)

Eight student constables have graduated as trained police officers.

Their graduation ceremony on Thursday marked the end of 14 weeks of intensive training.

That's factored in classroom-based learning, exams and a range of practical sessions to equip them with the skills they need for life on the beat.

Sergeant Paul Kemp has been with them through the process - he explains what happens next: