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Consultation on the implementation of direct entry in the police
We are consulting on how to implement proposals from Tom Winsor's Independent Review of Police Officer and Staff Remuneration and Conditions.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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These include:
- a national fast track scheme to the rank of inspector
- a direct entry scheme for the rank of superintendent
- changes to the eligibility criteria for the rank of chief constable
Further information on Tom Winsor’s recommendations relating to this can be found on pages 102-195 of the Independent Review of Police (part 2) (Opens in a new window).
The full consultation document outlines the key recommendations for how the new direct entry scheme would work for all three ranks.
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