Policing in East Herts has been boosted by two new officers.
The recruits were among 19 who took part in a passing out parade this week, marking the completion of their training.
The cohort included an ex-army intelligence officer, a former hairdresser, a warehouse controller, a customer service assistant, a nursery practitioner, a teaching assistant, three former police staff members and an RAF air traffic controller.
Family and friends of the officers came along to celebrate their achievement at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City.
The new recruits were presented with certificates by Chief Constable Charlie Hall. He told them: “You will be visiting people when something significant is happening in their lives and it’s important that they have a positive experience with the police.
“I know you will build on the strong relationships we have with our communities and will make a real impact on the people of Hertfordshire by keeping them safe. I wish you all the best as you embark on your new careers.”
As well as the East Herts duo, five of the officers will be based in North Herts, three in Cheshunt, two in Three Rivers, two in Watford, two in Stevenage, one in St Albans, one in Broxbourne and one in Hemel Hempstead.