Devon and Cornwall Police – supporting local communities, building relationships and combating crime.

Off By Ed Hanna

When people ask me why I joined the police, I say: ‘To help those that are in need.’ There is no better feeling than finishing a job and thinking, ‘I really helped that person’, and the police has helped give me my identity back along with pride.

It’s given me everything the Army did and more: excitement, a family of brothers and sisters, plus a way of life with a moral code to live by. I can’t thank the Force enough for this second chapter of my life. I tell everyone to join up if they feel it’s for them, so the same to you as a reader. Let’s keep the ‘thin blue line’ holding and not let it break. It’s a job that can be hard and upsetting in parts, but it does have its excitement and rewards!

Join now with or without a degree
As a frontline police officer, you will be the face of Devon and Cornwall Police, supporting local communities, building relationships and combating crime. It is a vital role and one that makes a huge difference to the communities in which we serve.

It is a challenging career that demands a high level of personal integrity and responsibility. Working as a police constable is an interesting and rewarding role that, once you have completed your first-class training, will reward you with a graduate degree in professional policing practice.