GMP welcome 50 new police constables in attestation ceremony

The force welcomed 50 new Police Constables in the latest attestation ceremony held at Sedgley Park on Tuesday 17 October.

The latest cohort of PCs were sworn in by Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jackson in front of Magistrate Stephen Paine, and they promised to uphold the key values and principles that GMP expects from all within the organisation.

The attestation ceremony is an important moment for all police officers as they embark on a career in policing.

The pledge made by every new officer underlines their commitment to serve GMP and the public with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality throughout their time in post.

Now that they have sworn an oath to the King, the new recruits have been granted their policing powers, including the power to arrest.

The force recently celebrated having more than 8,000 officers for the first time in 10 years.

ACC Jackson said: “We warmly welcome our new officers to GMP, and it’s been great to meet them all in person their first few days in the job.

“They now hold a very privileged role and following the attestation we were able to talk through how they can treat their policing powers with respect, and how important it is to use them carefully.

“The programme the new students are undertaking is part of the Police Educational Qualifications Framework, a three-year degree programme, whilst undertaking and becoming police officers. 

“I wish them well as they begin their fantastic new careers in Greater Manchester Police.”