November 17, 2025 | Human Resources , Officer and Staff: Recruitment and Promotion
Request Number: FOI/16061
Category: Human Resources - Officer and Staff (Recruitment & Promotion)
Subject: Vetting panel
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Request
Under the Freedom of Information Act, please provide:
Question 1
The dates on which the Vetting Panel for the 2025 Student Officer Recruitment campaign has convened so far.
Answer 1
The dates on which the Vetting Panel for the 2025 Student Officer Recruitment campaign has convened so far are:
14th February 2025, 5th March 2025, 24th March 2025, 7th May 2025, 29th May 2025, 9th July 2025, 21st August 2025 and 27th October 2025.
Question 2
The number of candidate cases recorded as awaiting Vetting Panel review as of the date of this request.
Answer 2
There are currently seven candidates awaiting Vetting Panel Review as of the date of this request.