Joining Terms
5 UK policing acronyms and terms in the "Joining" category.
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- DHEPDegree Holder Entry ProgrammeJoining
- A two-year police entry route for applicants who already hold a degree in any subject. One of the three PEQF entry routes.
- JRFTJob-Related Fitness TestJoining
- A physical fitness assessment that applicants and serving officers must pass, including elements such as the bleep test and dynamic strength tests.
- PCDAPolice Constable Degree ApprenticeshipJoining
- A three-year police entry route where new officers earn a degree in Professional Policing Practice while training on the job. The most common PEQF entry route.
- PEQFPolice Education Qualifications FrameworkJoining
- The national framework introduced by the College of Policing setting out the entry routes and educational requirements for becoming a police officer.
- VPCVolunteer Police CadetJoining
- A young person aged 13-17 who volunteers with the police, gaining experience and contributing to community projects.