“I’m really excited. I cannot wait to start my policing career and be the best detective I can possibly be.” Those are the words of Kate Clews who is part of a new cohort of trainee detectives. Having previously worked in a prison, the 23-year-old Criminology graduate said she couldn’t wait to start solving crimes having embarked on a new career in the police service. On Friday, Kate was among a new cohort of trainee detectives who took part in a passing out parade having completed their initial training at our purpose-built £18.5m facility in Sherwood Forest. Asked what motivated her to join the course, Kate said: “I’ve always had an interest in investigating crime and having an investigative mindset. It comes from watching TV shows when I was growing up, such as The Bill and more recently Trigger Point. “It’s looked really cool and that’s why I did a Criminology degree at university. From there I joined the prison service as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation worker, but I’d always wanted to be a detective so as soon as I saw the opportunity at Nottinghamshire Police I applied. “Supporting vulnerable people and helping communities is something I’m really passionate about so I can’t wait to get started.” With the passing out ceremony now completed, the cohort members will now join Response teams across the county to gain valuable policing experience before undertaking the next stage of their detective training. Kate, who is joining the Response team at West Bridgford, said she was thoroughly enjoying the learning programme, adding that it was teaching the cohort how to achieve positive outcomes for victims. She said: “The training’s been quite intense but the support you get here is incredible. I’ve really enjoyed it – the trainers and the staff have been amazing.” To read more, please visit: https://orlo.uk/Dj95e