Eligibility
- Can I apply if I have undertaken the College of Policing-licensed pre-join degree in Professional Policing Practice?
- Do I need a driving license to apply for the National Detective Programme?
- Can I apply if I am a member of a political organisation?
- Are there any age parameters for the role of Trainee Detective Constable?
- Will my tattoos be accepted?
- Will my medical condition be a problem?
Application
- I submitted my application, but I have not been contacted. When will you contact me?
- How long after I submit my application will I hear back?
- I am having problems registering my interest for the National Detective Programme.
- Please can you call me to discuss the National Detective Programme?
- How can I meet you and find out more?
- Can I reapply if I was unsuccessful in a previous year?
Online assessment
- Can I receive more feedback than what I have received for my online assessment?
- I disagree with my feedback report following the online assessment
- I passed the online assessment for National Detective Programme in 2020 but there was no availability at the assessment centre stage, do I have to retake the online assessment for the next National Detective Programme intake?
- I require reasonable adjustments for the online assessment
- How long does the online assessment take? Is there a set time for the test?
Assessment centre
General programme and onboarding
- How will the National Detective Programme be affected by Covid-19?
- How will academy be run during Covid-19?
- What does the Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice consist of?
- What is the difference between the National Detective Programme and direct entry?
- What can I do after I graduate from the National Detective programme?
- Do I have to wear uniform?