Police launch fresh recruitment drive

Wednesday, 1 October 2014 00:00

Have you got what it takes to keep the Island safe?

The Isle of Man Constabulary has started a new drive to recruit more police officers.

However chief inspector Phil Shimmin is warning it's not for everyone:

Serving police officers will be on hand this evening at the training centre on Murray's Road in Douglas to answer any questions potential applicants may have.

Inspector Shimmin says at this stage it's unsure how many officers will be recruited:

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