Abdullah Rafie completes his Police Now academy training and joins Thames Valley Police
Abdullah Rafie has just completed Police Now’s National Graduate Leadership Programme academy, where he has developed the core policing skills and knowledge required of a police constable on the policing frontline.
This week he officially landed in Thames Valley Police, where he will work as a neighbourhood police officer to transform communities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and build public confidence in the police service.
Abdullah was picked out of thousands of applicants to the programme, for his passion to make an impact in society and the unique skills he brings to the service. Born and raised in the Middle East, Abdullah completed a Finance and Risk Management degree in Jordan before moving to the UK to study for his master’s in Politics and International Relations at Bath University. He then worked in digital marketing for three years before deciding to become a neighbourhood police officer with Police Now, in order to become a positive role model in society and follow his passion for helping others.
To hear about Abdullah’s time at Police Now’s intensive, seven-week residential academy – including his first experience on the policing frontline, where he responded to a range of 999 calls including assault, theft and domestic violence incidents – please click here.
Upon completing Police Now’s academy and officially landing in force this week, Abdullah said:
“I am really proud of my performance throughout the academy and feel excited to now put my training to use as a neighbourhood officer in Thames Valley Police. As I start working on the beat, I’ll be joining my father and grandfather who were both police officers before me. Like them, I hope to inspire others and make a difference in society. I know policing isn’t the easiest job, but I’ve seen first-hand just how rewarding it can be and the long-lasting positive change that it can bring to a community.
“Just over seven weeks ago, I was attested at Police Now’s academy, and since then I have managed to achieve things I never would have imagined in my previous job. I have already seen my core policing skills develop and my confidence increase massively, and I have had the opportunity to support victims of crime in my field-training shifts. Starting Police Now’s programme was a big career change for me, but I haven’t once regretted it, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Applications are currently open for the National Graduate Leadership Programme. To learn more about the impact that Police Now officers are making nationally, please see the latest Impact Report here.