BUSINESSES and residents are being invited to get involved in the recruitment of new police officers.

A 31-week Metropolitan Police Service course is running at Orpington police station.

Out of the 31 recruits taking part, 16 of them are expected to join Bromley police in January.

The training sees the would-be officers undertake practical role-plays in the community.

A residential road has been used for a staged investigation and shops have been used for mock arrests.

If you would like to become involved in future mock operations, call Sergeant Tanya Dovey or Sergeant Rob Smith on 020 8284 8135.