Constabulary welcomes new cohort of police officers

Hertfordshire Constabulary welcomed 28 new police officers to Team Herts during a graduation ceremony held at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Thursday 5 February.

The new officers bring with them a wide range of professional experience, including a former law lecturer, a mental health support worker, a restaurant manager and retail workers.

Family, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate the completion of the officers’ initial training programmes and to witness them take the next step into their policing careers.

Chief Constable Andy Prophet thanked the new officers for the commitment they had each given to helping people, catching criminals and solving crime. He said: ‘Becoming a police officer isn’t easy but you’ve earned your place. Policing is about making a difference: protecting people, solving crime and stepping up when it counts.

‘Now it’s your turn. Get out on to the streets and do so with energy, ambition and a drive to keep Hertfordshire safe. The job of policing will push you but remember you’ll never face it alone. Your team, your families and the people of Hertfordshire are right behind you.’

The officers now move on to the next stage of their careers, where they will put their training into practice while continuing to receive on‑the‑job support and development.

Interested in joining? The constabulary is now welcoming applications for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), starting September 2026.

This is your chance to earn a fully funded degree, gain outstanding on‑the‑job training, earn a competitive salary from day one, and make a lasting difference to communities across Hertfordshire. To apply or find out more information, please visit: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Hertfordshire – BCH

Want to find out what being a police officer is like before applying? Attend an insight session.

Those inspired by the graduates’ achievements can learn more about joining Hertfordshire Constabulary by attending an upcoming online insight session. Hear directly from serving officers about the realities of the role and the pathways into policing.

Upcoming dates:

📅 17 February 2026
🕒 7-8pm
📍 Meeting Link: Join the meeting now

📅 23 February 2026
🕒 12noon-1pm
📍 Meeting Link: Join the meeting now

📅 2 March 2026
🕒 12noon-1pm
📍 Meeting Link: Join the meeting now

📅 11 March 2026
🕒 7-8pm
📍 Meeting Link: Join the meeting now