16 weeks on from starting, all seven recruits who started the course have now completed it and are due to start their shifts alongside their tutor constables next month,

Head of Law Enforcement Ruari Hardy said they are all joining the force at an interesting time.

“We’ve had to adapt the Policing style and the approach to certain elements of Law Enforcement across the Bailiwick to keep everyone safe and secure during the Coronavirus pandemic. Ceasing training of new recruits was an option we had to consider but following advice from the College of Policing the course programme was adapted to allow it to continue. This included swearing the officers in before the Royal Court earlier than planned. This provided greater resilience for the force had they been needed operationally, however thus far the new recruits have yet to be used operationally.

Pictured: Head of Law Enforcement Ruari Hardy. 

“I am delighted to welcome all seven officers to Bailiwick Law Enforcement at this critical time when the force is on the frontline dealing with lockdown and the unique challenges being addressed. They are joining in an environment no one could have predicted when they began training, but I know they will quickly become valued members of Bailiwick Law Enforcement assisting the community going forward. As a cohort in challenging times, they have adapted superbly to the changing environment in partnership with the course staff. I am confident they will rise to the challenge.

“I would like to thank them for choosing Guernsey Police and I wish them long, productive and fulfilling careers.”

Over the course of their training, the students completed a broad range of skills and knowledge, including curriculum based lessons incorporating the induction programme, officer safety training, first aid training and an intensive course of study covering the main aspects of criminal law and procedure.

Their progress was constantly assessed by the Learning and Development staff, with receiving a certificate of achievement in recognition of what they have accomplished.

Three separate awards were also presented to the new recruits. They were: 

The Deputy Mike Torode Trophy, awarded to the best all round student, based on focus, knowledge, practical ability and teamwork. It is awarded to the student who has consistently displayed a high standard of knowledge during formal classroom inputs and been able to apply this knowledge to practical situations.

This year the winner was Aimee Le Bachelet.

The Mike Watson Shield is awarded to the student who has made the most significant personal development throughout the duration of the course.

This year the winner was Willow Guille

The Chief Officers Baton awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Learning and Development manager and in consultation with various inspecting officers throughout the course, has shown a consistently high standard of appearance.

This year the winner was Chanel Manning

Pictured top: The new recruits at Guernsey Police station.