Hydra Policing Experience Day
Real‑World Decision‑Making for Future Police Officers (Ages 16–18/19)
Are you studying Public/Protective Services, Criminology, Policing, or another blue‑light pathway?
Do you want genuine insight into how police officers make decisions during real‑time incidents?
If you’re serious about exploring a policing career, this experience is designed for you.
What Is Hydra?
Hydra is a professional police training simulation used across the UK to prepare officers for:
You’ll take part in the same type of immersive exercise used by serving officers, investigators, and specialist teams.
This is not a taster session — it’s an inside look at modern policing.
Session Locations & Dates
Liverpool Lime Street Training Hub
Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife
Spaces are limited, and you must be able to travel to the venue.
What You’ll Do
During this half‑day Hydra experience, you will:
You’ll gain a true sense of what policing involves — beyond TV dramas and classroom theory.
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is for young people who are:
Ideal for students considering future applications for policing, apprenticeships, degrees, or related roles.
Why Take Part?
You’ll gain:
This is a rare opportunity usually reserved for officers in training.
How to Get Involved
To ask questions or register interest, email:
volunteers@btp.police.uk
Spaces will fill quickly. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
