CHESHIRE Police has announced it is launching a recruitment drive for new officers and a fast track course for inspectors.

Applications open on May 12 and run until May 25.

Successful applicants will be asked to join the force this year, and in 2015.

And police are also looking for people capable of becoming an inspector in three years.

The fast track programme is open to anyone with a 2:1 degree, but suitable candidates will have to demonstrate the potential to reach senior levels of the service.

Applications open on Monday, April 28, and close on Sunday, May 11.

To support general applications, two seminars offering advice and support are to run on Wednesday, April 30, at Cheshire Police HQ in Winsford.

One starts at 6pm, the other at 7pm.

Places are limited and booking is required.

To support fast track applications, a seminar will be held at Cheshire Police HQ on Monday, April 28, from 6pm.

To book a place for any of the seminars, or for more information on vacancies, go to cheshire.police.uk.

Alternatively call MFSS Resourcing on 01606 362248.