Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost of training a police officer with no previous experience of policing.

High quality training is essential to equip officers with the skills they need to meet the demands of modern policing and to build public trust and confidence.

The cost of training a new police officer with no prior experience can vary, depending on the entry route, local delivery models, and support arrangements. Estimates are typically held at the local level by individual police forces. Recruitment and training are managed locally by Chief Constables, accountable to their Police and Crime Commissioners, in line with national guidance maintained by the College of Policing.

The College of Policing plays a central role in maintaining and reviewing the national policing curriculum, which underpins the training delivered to new recruits across all entry routes. While training costs are managed locally, the College seeks to support forces in delivering high-quality, practical training in a more efficient and cost-effective way.