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Fraz, Police Constable
"Joining the force was something I'd always wanted to do. I started out with the British Transport Police, partly because the idea of working in central London really appealed, but after two and a half years I was ready for a bigger challenge.
I had some friends who worked for Hertfordshire Constabulary and they were always telling me good things about this force. It came at a time when I was looking to take on more variety and the opportunities on offer at Herts felt like exactly the right thing for me.
All the great things I'd heard were really reinforced when I came in for my interview. Everyone was friendly and the recruitment team did a great job of making me feel relaxed and welcome. And, when I started in November 2007, this friendly attitude remained. This is a very close-knit force, with some great teams in place. It's fun and supportive, which meant I settled in really quickly. Plus, there's much more variety on offer here, so every day is exciting and there's always a new challenge.
I'd definitely recommend Hertfordshire Constabulary to anyone. I love the variety and not knowing what's round the corner each day. Career development is really encouraged here as well so I've been able to advance a lot since leaving London – mostly because there are so many more opportunities to take on extra responsibility. And because everyone knows each other, you can quickly build a good name for yourself.
Hertfordshire itself is a lovely place too. The people in the area are generally very friendly and there's a great balance of countryside and hectic city life. So whatever you're looking for, there's a lot of stuff to do here."
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