'Visible, engaged, and making a real difference': Lancashire Police welcome more than 60 recruits
The new recruits, who were sworn in across two ceremonies, will be granted their policing powers after pledging to serve the police and public with 'fairness, diligence, and impartiality'.
Lancashire Constabulary have welcomed a dozens of new recruits in their tenth-ever attestation ceremony, which they described as “defining occasion”.
63 recruits were welcomed to the force across two ceremonies this month (October 6 and October 8).
The group swore an oath to the King to uphold their duties to the force and the public, overseen by a magistrate, members of the chief officer team, and Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, who said he hoped it would make the public feel safer in Lancashire’s streets.
“The public rightly expect to see more officers out on our streets - visible, engaged, and making a real difference, tackling the issues that matter most to people in their local area,” he said.
"It’s heartening to see the passion our new officers bring as they start their careers in policing, working hard to tackle crime and protect the people of Lancashire.
"That’s exactly what my Police and Crime Plan, together with the Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, is delivering.”
It is only after officers pledge to serve the police and public with ‘fairness, diligence, and impartiality’ that they are granted their policing powers - including the power to arrest.
They are the tenth cohort to be sworn into Lancashire Police through the Police Constable Entry Programme - a form of apprenticeship for people wanting to become a police officer.
Chief constable Sacha Hatchett attended both attestation ceremonies.
She said: “The attestation ceremony remains one of the defining occasions in every officer’s policing career. The presentation of warrant cards to our newest officers, in the presence of family and friends, serves as a powerful reminder of the values and responsibilities at the heart of policing.
“Having successfully completed a rigorous selection process, these officers have shown determination and commitment, and we are confident they will serve the people of Lancashire with professionalism, compassion and integrity.
“This ceremony signifies more than the start of a career. It reflects a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people, engaging with communities, and leading with honesty and transparency.
“Entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the law, these officers must consistently demonstrate the highest standards of conduct.
“I look forward to seeing them progress in their careers and contribute positively to communities across Lancashire.”