by Jan Scrutton | Mar 8, 2026 | Application pathway, Assessment Centres, Police Recruitment, Police Recruitment Interview
Are you confused by the numerous police recruitment application pathways? Which application pathway is for you? Don’t panic…. You’re not on your own and Careers In Blue can help! We’ve had numerous enquiries from young people looking at the...
by Jan Scrutton | Mar 8, 2026 | Assessment Centres, Police Recruitment
Passed the Police National Sift? If you have, the next stage is the Police Online Assessment Centre At Careers In Blue we believe that if you’re serious about a career in policing, you will give yourself the best possible chance. That means using us to ‘help you...
by Jan Scrutton | Mar 8, 2026 | Application pathway, Assessment Centres, Career interview, National Sift, Police Recruitment, Police Recruitment Interview
The Police Constable Entry Programme is a popular entry pathway, now advertised by many police forces across the country. It’s a great entry pathway for many reasons for many people. But why is it different? It’s different because up until about 18 months...
by Jan Scrutton | Mar 8, 2026 | Assessment Centres, National Sift, Police Recruitment, Police Staff Recruitment, Uncategorised
Police Recruitment whether it’s as a police officer, special constable or Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), can have it’s first test after your initial application, as the National Sift. What is it? The National Sift is a computer based test....
by Jan Scrutton | Mar 8, 2026 | Application pathway, Assessment Centres, Career interview, Police Recruitment, Police Recruitment Interview
How can you start preparing with Careers In Blue for your Police Recruitment journey? Lots of forces are currently advertising with a recruitment campaign for the various entry level pathways to join the Police. These are the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCDA),...
by Jan Scrutton | Jun 13, 2025 | Application pathway, Assessment Centres, Career interview, National Sift, Police Recruitment, Police Recruitment Interview, Uncategorised
Police officer recruitment can take at best 6 months, generally up to 12 months. It can be a lengthy process. Failing tests such as the National Sift means you have to wait 3 months before you can take it again. You can only take it twice in 12 months – same for...
