Police team welcomes new faces to the force

Attestation Ceremony for 101 new GMP recruits 2.11.16

GREATER Manchester Police have welcomed 101 new officers into their ranks.

One hundred and one police officers joined the force as they were sworn in at an attestation ceremony at Droylsden Academy.

Rigorous

The officers went through a rigorous selection process and training programme before reaching the point where more than 200 friends and family members could watch them get attested at the event.

As part of the ceremony, the officers pledged to uphold the officer of constable with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle, magistrates Mike Phillips and Zahid Maqbool, the mayor of Tameside Councillor Philip Fitzpatrick and assistant head teacher at Droylsden Academy Dr Lee Schofield attended the legally binding event.

Community

All of the new recruits have previously been employees with GMP, either as police community support officers, special constables, or police staff, and will build upon their existing skills and knowledge involved with policing.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "The role of every officer is to help serve the public, they are at the heart of the community and holding this event at a school helps to reflect this.

"The officers have been through a rigorous selection process and training programme, and I am proud to officially welcome them to the force.

"I look forward to seeing their hard work continue throughout Greater Manchester."

He added: "I would like to thank Droylsden Academy for allowing us to hold our ceremony here.

"The evening was also an opportunity for pupils to witness the officers taking their oath, and for us to hear their musical talent."