![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/Its-NAW-2026.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFavourite part<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMy favourite part of my policing career is my team. The team dynamic works well, in that we recognise each other\u2019s strengths and weaknesses, which we use to our advantage at jobs. By having a smaller team, we hold each other accountable and identify areas for personal development. Due to the shift pattern, we spend a lot of time around each other, and by having a great team where I feel supported, I enjoy going to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A common myth is that all police officers are blue\u2011light trained, but in reality, officers complete the advanced response driving courses needed to legally and safely drive on blue lights after 3 years of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Day in the life of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/briefing.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nI try to arrive early, giving myself time to settle in before the pace picks up. Some days I am sent straight out to support colleagues or help meet demand. If I am not, I head into briefing \u2014 the essential \u201cneed\u2011to\u2011know\u201d update on recent activity, current risks, and priority intelligence for my area. We will also be assigned to our call sign and crewing. This usually takes around 20 minutes. I may be assigned a handover, where I take over the investigation around someone who is in police custody or a Top 3 priority job, which is a call that needs to be dealt with ASAP but due to staffing levels and other demands, has not been attended yet. Where I can, I check my emails and task tray, working through any admin that needs attention before heading out. Throughout my shift I can be dispatched to anything from Missing people, Road traffic collisions, Domestic incidents, suspicious behaviour, and people in mental health crisis. In between calls, I will grab some food and where I can I like a cup of tea. Every day is different, some can be busier than others, but each one is centred on preventing harm, crime reduction and supporting my community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three things I have learnt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the important things I have learnt whilst at UWE that has transferred over into operational policing is the 8 \u2013 Step ladder to Femicide, developed by Professor Jane Monkton Smith. By understanding the 8\u2011Stage Homicide Timeline, I can now better recognise patterns of coercive control and escalating risk long before violence reaches a crisis point, and I can use the stages alongside my NDM to identify practical actions and safeguarding interventions at any domestic incident I attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have also learnt the importance of learning about and understanding local issues within my community, as it will help me identify and support vulnerable people, and understand why they may commit crime. This will shape the type of policing response we give to help balance public confidence whilst upholding the law.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/reflection.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBeing on the PCDA programme with UWE has taught me how important it is to reflect on my work and decisions, both in the moment and after incidents. Through academic input and practical learning, I have developed a better understanding of why reflective practice strengthens my professional judgement, improves my policing approach, and helps me recognise areas for growth. It has encouraged me to think critically about my actions, learn from experience, and continuously improve the way I safeguard and serve the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge of apprenticeship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/time-management.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFor me, the biggest challenge of the apprenticeship is time management. You get protected learning time when you are at UWE, but alongside operational demand, you are required to complete reflections weekly during tutorship, and monthly thereafter. On top of this we are also required to submit evidence forms until we become fully operationally competent (FOC) to demonstrate our learning on the job. I was very fortunate in that I have an incredibly supportive PDU assessor. He introduced himself the first week of the PCDA programme and outlined how he would be supporting my career development. We maintained regular contact and set goals which minimised any stress and build-up of workload. He has also been supportive around my welfare as and when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One piece of practical advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/blog.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOne piece of practical advice I would give any officer, is invest in your locker. It will become your personal welfare hub. Keep it stocked with grab and go snacks, drinks, toiletries, spare uniform, and a change of personal clothes. By investing in your locker contents, you will be prepared for what the shift may throw at you. Plus, it means you will not have to wear custody clothes if you must change after a particularly messy job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing I am proud of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI am proud to be working in my community, doing what I can to make a positive difference, and I hope that by showing my commitment, I can inspire others to step forward and do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for reading Coral\u2019s snapshot. If you are interested to find out more, you can follow these links to #NAW2026<\/a> and the Police degree apprenticeship<\/a> route.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEditorial team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paul Williamson (Editor-in-Chief); Claudia McCready (Lecturer); Claire Bowers (Senior Lecturer); Eve Smietanko (Joint Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer) and Ian Lowe (Senior Lecturer).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are thrilled to be supporting the start of National Apprenticeship Week with a two-part series celebrating Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) officers from Avon & Somerset Police. Each piece offers an honest look at early career frontline policing, what they enjoy most, what a typical shift can involve, key learning that has shaped their … Continue reading “Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":1723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":79,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,147],"tags":[160,10,161,11,33,5],"class_list":["post-1722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-policing","category-policing-policing","tag-naw2026","tag-avon-somerset-police","tag-learning","tag-reflection","tag-teamwork","tag-uwe-bristol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1722"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nI try to arrive early, giving myself time to settle in before the pace picks up. Some days I am sent straight out to support colleagues or help meet demand. If I am not, I head into briefing \u2014 the essential \u201cneed\u2011to\u2011know\u201d update on recent activity, current risks, and priority intelligence for my area. We will also be assigned to our call sign and crewing. This usually takes around 20 minutes. I may be assigned a handover, where I take over the investigation around someone who is in police custody or a Top 3 priority job, which is a call that needs to be dealt with ASAP but due to staffing levels and other demands, has not been attended yet. Where I can, I check my emails and task tray, working through any admin that needs attention before heading out. Throughout my shift I can be dispatched to anything from Missing people, Road traffic collisions, Domestic incidents, suspicious behaviour, and people in mental health crisis. In between calls, I will grab some food and where I can I like a cup of tea. Every day is different, some can be busier than others, but each one is centred on preventing harm, crime reduction and supporting my community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three things I have learnt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the important things I have learnt whilst at UWE that has transferred over into operational policing is the 8 \u2013 Step ladder to Femicide, developed by Professor Jane Monkton Smith. By understanding the 8\u2011Stage Homicide Timeline, I can now better recognise patterns of coercive control and escalating risk long before violence reaches a crisis point, and I can use the stages alongside my NDM to identify practical actions and safeguarding interventions at any domestic incident I attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have also learnt the importance of learning about and understanding local issues within my community, as it will help me identify and support vulnerable people, and understand why they may commit crime. This will shape the type of policing response we give to help balance public confidence whilst upholding the law.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBeing on the PCDA programme with UWE has taught me how important it is to reflect on my work and decisions, both in the moment and after incidents. Through academic input and practical learning, I have developed a better understanding of why reflective practice strengthens my professional judgement, improves my policing approach, and helps me recognise areas for growth. It has encouraged me to think critically about my actions, learn from experience, and continuously improve the way I safeguard and serve the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge of apprenticeship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFor me, the biggest challenge of the apprenticeship is time management. You get protected learning time when you are at UWE, but alongside operational demand, you are required to complete reflections weekly during tutorship, and monthly thereafter. On top of this we are also required to submit evidence forms until we become fully operationally competent (FOC) to demonstrate our learning on the job. I was very fortunate in that I have an incredibly supportive PDU assessor. He introduced himself the first week of the PCDA programme and outlined how he would be supporting my career development. We maintained regular contact and set goals which minimised any stress and build-up of workload. He has also been supportive around my welfare as and when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One piece of practical advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOne piece of practical advice I would give any officer, is invest in your locker. It will become your personal welfare hub. Keep it stocked with grab and go snacks, drinks, toiletries, spare uniform, and a change of personal clothes. By investing in your locker contents, you will be prepared for what the shift may throw at you. Plus, it means you will not have to wear custody clothes if you must change after a particularly messy job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing I am proud of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI am proud to be working in my community, doing what I can to make a positive difference, and I hope that by showing my commitment, I can inspire others to step forward and do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for reading Coral\u2019s snapshot. If you are interested to find out more, you can follow these links to #NAW2026<\/a> and the Police degree apprenticeship<\/a> route.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEditorial team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paul Williamson (Editor-in-Chief); Claudia McCready (Lecturer); Claire Bowers (Senior Lecturer); Eve Smietanko (Joint Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer) and Ian Lowe (Senior Lecturer).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are thrilled to be supporting the start of National Apprenticeship Week with a two-part series celebrating Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) officers from Avon & Somerset Police. Each piece offers an honest look at early career frontline policing, what they enjoy most, what a typical shift can involve, key learning that has shaped their … Continue reading “Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":1723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":79,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,147],"tags":[160,10,161,11,33,5],"class_list":["post-1722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-policing","category-policing-policing","tag-naw2026","tag-avon-somerset-police","tag-learning","tag-reflection","tag-teamwork","tag-uwe-bristol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1722"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBeing on the PCDA programme with UWE has taught me how important it is to reflect on my work and decisions, both in the moment and after incidents. Through academic input and practical learning, I have developed a better understanding of why reflective practice strengthens my professional judgement, improves my policing approach, and helps me recognise areas for growth. It has encouraged me to think critically about my actions, learn from experience, and continuously improve the way I safeguard and serve the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge of apprenticeship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFor me, the biggest challenge of the apprenticeship is time management. You get protected learning time when you are at UWE, but alongside operational demand, you are required to complete reflections weekly during tutorship, and monthly thereafter. On top of this we are also required to submit evidence forms until we become fully operationally competent (FOC) to demonstrate our learning on the job. I was very fortunate in that I have an incredibly supportive PDU assessor. He introduced himself the first week of the PCDA programme and outlined how he would be supporting my career development. We maintained regular contact and set goals which minimised any stress and build-up of workload. He has also been supportive around my welfare as and when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One piece of practical advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOne piece of practical advice I would give any officer, is invest in your locker. It will become your personal welfare hub. Keep it stocked with grab and go snacks, drinks, toiletries, spare uniform, and a change of personal clothes. By investing in your locker contents, you will be prepared for what the shift may throw at you. Plus, it means you will not have to wear custody clothes if you must change after a particularly messy job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing I am proud of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI am proud to be working in my community, doing what I can to make a positive difference, and I hope that by showing my commitment, I can inspire others to step forward and do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for reading Coral\u2019s snapshot. If you are interested to find out more, you can follow these links to #NAW2026<\/a> and the Police degree apprenticeship<\/a> route.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEditorial team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paul Williamson (Editor-in-Chief); Claudia McCready (Lecturer); Claire Bowers (Senior Lecturer); Eve Smietanko (Joint Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer) and Ian Lowe (Senior Lecturer).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are thrilled to be supporting the start of National Apprenticeship Week with a two-part series celebrating Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) officers from Avon & Somerset Police. Each piece offers an honest look at early career frontline policing, what they enjoy most, what a typical shift can involve, key learning that has shaped their … Continue reading “Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":1723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":79,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,147],"tags":[160,10,161,11,33,5],"class_list":["post-1722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-policing","category-policing-policing","tag-naw2026","tag-avon-somerset-police","tag-learning","tag-reflection","tag-teamwork","tag-uwe-bristol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1722"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFor me, the biggest challenge of the apprenticeship is time management. You get protected learning time when you are at UWE, but alongside operational demand, you are required to complete reflections weekly during tutorship, and monthly thereafter. On top of this we are also required to submit evidence forms until we become fully operationally competent (FOC) to demonstrate our learning on the job. I was very fortunate in that I have an incredibly supportive PDU assessor. He introduced himself the first week of the PCDA programme and outlined how he would be supporting my career development. We maintained regular contact and set goals which minimised any stress and build-up of workload. He has also been supportive around my welfare as and when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One piece of practical advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOne piece of practical advice I would give any officer, is invest in your locker. It will become your personal welfare hub. Keep it stocked with grab and go snacks, drinks, toiletries, spare uniform, and a change of personal clothes. By investing in your locker contents, you will be prepared for what the shift may throw at you. Plus, it means you will not have to wear custody clothes if you must change after a particularly messy job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing I am proud of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI am proud to be working in my community, doing what I can to make a positive difference, and I hope that by showing my commitment, I can inspire others to step forward and do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for reading Coral\u2019s snapshot. If you are interested to find out more, you can follow these links to #NAW2026<\/a> and the Police degree apprenticeship<\/a> route.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEditorial team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paul Williamson (Editor-in-Chief); Claudia McCready (Lecturer); Claire Bowers (Senior Lecturer); Eve Smietanko (Joint Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer) and Ian Lowe (Senior Lecturer).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are thrilled to be supporting the start of National Apprenticeship Week with a two-part series celebrating Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) officers from Avon & Somerset Police. Each piece offers an honest look at early career frontline policing, what they enjoy most, what a typical shift can involve, key learning that has shaped their … Continue reading “Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":1723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":79,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,147],"tags":[160,10,161,11,33,5],"class_list":["post-1722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-policing","category-policing-policing","tag-naw2026","tag-avon-somerset-police","tag-learning","tag-reflection","tag-teamwork","tag-uwe-bristol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1722"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOne piece of practical advice I would give any officer, is invest in your locker. It will become your personal welfare hub. Keep it stocked with grab and go snacks, drinks, toiletries, spare uniform, and a change of personal clothes. By investing in your locker contents, you will be prepared for what the shift may throw at you. Plus, it means you will not have to wear custody clothes if you must change after a particularly messy job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing I am proud of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI am proud to be working in my community, doing what I can to make a positive difference, and I hope that by showing my commitment, I can inspire others to step forward and do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for reading Coral\u2019s snapshot. If you are interested to find out more, you can follow these links to #NAW2026<\/a> and the Police degree apprenticeship<\/a> route.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEditorial team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paul Williamson (Editor-in-Chief); Claudia McCready (Lecturer); Claire Bowers (Senior Lecturer); Eve Smietanko (Joint Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer) and Ian Lowe (Senior Lecturer).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are thrilled to be supporting the start of National Apprenticeship Week with a two-part series celebrating Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) officers from Avon & Somerset Police. Each piece offers an honest look at early career frontline policing, what they enjoy most, what a typical shift can involve, key learning that has shaped their … Continue reading “Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":1723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":79,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,147],"tags":[160,10,161,11,33,5],"class_list":["post-1722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-policing","category-policing-policing","tag-naw2026","tag-avon-somerset-police","tag-learning","tag-reflection","tag-teamwork","tag-uwe-bristol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1722"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1722\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/policing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Editorial team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paul Williamson (Editor-in-Chief); Claudia McCready (Lecturer); Claire Bowers (Senior Lecturer); Eve Smietanko (Joint Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer) and Ian Lowe (Senior Lecturer).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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