From Civilians To Police Recruits | The Real Police Academy | Our Stories

The Real Police Academy follows two brand new police recruits on their very first day of training. Over six months, cameras are given unprecedented access to Cumbria Police as recruits begin the challenging journey from civilian life to frontline officers. Debbie Gilmore, a former council worker and dance teacher, and Dave Slack, previously employed in banking, must quickly adapt to the physical, emotional and mental demands of police training. From intense role-play scenarios to classroom learning and real-world preparation, the pressure begins immediately. Filmed at Cumbria Police Headquarters in Penrith and across West Cumbria, this series offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to become a police officer in the UK. Subscribe to Our Stories: https://bit.ly/3lzSXhv This film was first broadcast:25 Oct 2007 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel Watch More Documentaries Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Blueprint - http://bit.ly/3ZK5UdD Welcome to Our Stories, your home on YouTube for our exciting range of fly-on-the-wall style documentaries and special access reality programmes which will give you an inside look into the everyday lives of people; exploring what life is like for those working in education, healthcare, policing and many others! Content distributed by ITV Studios.