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New partnership set to boost police recruitment
A new partnership between the UK’s largest police jobsite for police officers and staff and a company that offers unrivalled support for applicants to the police service is set to play its part in boosting recruitment in the police service.
Practice to Progress has achieved enormous success in supporting prospective police recruits with their applications to the police service. Its approach is proven to increase applicants’ chances of joining the police. AllPoliceJobs is the UK’s largest jobsite for police officers and police staff receiving a million visits a year.
Richard Place, founder of All Police Jobs, said “We are delighted to be partnering with Practice to Progress to help drive forward police recruitment.
Our high traffic numbers combined with Practice to Progress unrivalled support for applicants will ensure that all candidates have the best possible chance of success, including those from groups currently underrepresented in the police service.”
Working together, All Police Jobs and Practice to Progress can make a real difference to the diverse makeup of the police service, ensuring our police service reflects all the communities it serves.”
Commenting on the partnership, CEO and Founder of Practice to Progress, Alan Baldwin, said: “We are thrilled to be embarking on this partnership with All Police Jobs (APJ) and the opportunity it presents in which to support even more potential police recruits on their journey into policing.
“For many wishing to embark on a policing career, the recruitment process can be complex and confusing. This is where our innovative services will help. By helping applicants prepare and practice for the assessment centre before taking part in the real thing we are ensuring many more talented candidates are fully prepared.”
“Our partnership with APJ will offer those wishing to apply, direct access to our services, providing a solid foundation in which to start their application and ultimately, through our expert guidance and mentoring packages, securing a clear route into policing roles.”
P2P have worked with over 2600 candidates to date. It provides practical experience and insight into the police recruitment process helping to increase candidates’ knowledge and confidence.
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