New officers welcomed in to Gwent Police at passing out parade

Gwent Police’s Deputy Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman joined Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert at Rodney Parade for the latest passing out parade.

In total, 29 new officers joined Gwent Police’s ranks, becoming the second class to graduate through the new Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF).

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PEQF covers the range of professional training for police officers – from the ranks of constable through to chief officer – and supports National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners' (APCC) Policing Vision 2025.

Deputy Chief Constable Blakeman, said: “It was great to meet our new officers at Rodney Parade – the second of 19 classes that we’ll be welcoming to Gwent Police.

“The PEQF represents a new style of training for us, and the students have been working incredibly hard – I am so proud of them, and proud that they have chosen to join Gwent Police.

“They came in to the passing out parade looking incredibly smart, but also with an eye on the future. A future where they serve, protect and reassure our communities in Gwent. I wish them all the very best for their future with us.”

Mr Cuthbert, said: “I was delighted to attend the passing out parade for 29 new Gwent Police recruits this afternoon.

"Passing out parades are an incredibly important day in a new officer’s career and I am always honoured to be able to join the recruits, and their proud family and friends, for this very special day.”