4.2 Digital Recruit Training, Estate Strategy and Female Recruitment
What impact, if any, does retaining a single central recruit training facility – mitigated by increased use of digital learning to reduce time away from home – have on the recruitment of female police officers across England and Wales?
Does increased use of digital learning during recruit training influence early‑career retention rates among female officers?
How do location, time away from home and training delivery models affect perceptions of accessibility and attractiveness of policing careers for women?
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Next steps
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