Job Introduction

Hydra Policing Experience Day

Real‑World Decision‑Making for Future Police Officers (Ages 16–18/19)

Are you studying Public/Protective Services, Criminology, Policing, or another blue‑light pathway?
Do you want genuine insight into how police officers make decisions during real‑time incidents?

If you’re serious about exploring a policing career, this experience is designed for you.

What Is Hydra?

Hydra is a professional police training simulation used across the UK to prepare officers for:

• managing critical incidents
• making fast, evidence‑based decisions
• working under pressure in a safe, realistic environment

You’ll take part in the same type of immersive exercise used by serving officers, investigators, and specialist teams.

This is not a taster session — it’s an inside look at modern policing.

Session Locations & Dates

Liverpool Lime Street Training Hub

• 12 May – Arrive 12:00 for a 12:30 start (20 spaces)
• 13 May – Arrive 12:00 for a 12:30 start (20 spaces)
• 25 November – Arrive 12:00 for a 12:30 start (8 spaces)

Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife

• 10 June – Arrive 09:00 for a 09:30 start (5 spaces)
• 11 June – Arrive 12:00 for a 12:30 start (2 spaces)

Spaces are limited, and you must be able to travel to the venue.

What You’ll Do

During this half‑day Hydra experience, you will:

• Work in teams to apply the National Decision Model
• Respond to a realistic policing scenario as it unfolds
• Make operational decisions around safeguarding, risk, and investigative options
• See how police officers justify and record their decision‑making
• Receive insight and feedback from experienced officers and staff

You’ll gain a true sense of what policing involves — beyond TV dramas and classroom theory.

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is for young people who are:

• Aged 16–18/19
• Currently studying a related qualification (Public/Protective Services, Criminology, Policing, Blue‑Light pathways, etc.)
• Interested in police careers, public protection, or operational decision‑making

Ideal for students considering future applications for policing, apprenticeships, degrees, or related roles.

Why Take Part?

You’ll gain:

• Real‑world experience using a national police decision‑making model
• Stronger skills in communication, teamwork, and critical thinking
• Understanding of how officers handle pressure, risk, and public safety
• A high‑value experience to discuss in college assignments, UCAS statements, interviews, or police applications

This is a rare opportunity usually reserved for officers in training.

How to Get Involved

To ask questions or register interest, email:
volunteers@btp.police.uk

Spaces will fill quickly. Early applications are strongly encouraged.