Becoming a Police Constable in Kent - Kent Police

Protecting and serving the people of KentAppendix C – Tattoos and piercingsTattoosAny applicants with tattoos which could be construed as being offensive to any religionor belief, is in any way discriminatory, violent, intimidating, excessive or unprofessionalin nature, will not be accepted to join Kent Police. Applicants with tattoos on their arms,collar and on the hands which fall outside of the above category will be assessed on anindividual basis.During the eligibility stage you will be asked if you have a tattoo and if you answer yes,you will be asked to provide a brief description. You should still continue to complete theonline assessment stages. Colour photographs will be requested at the eligibility stage ofthe online assessment process.You will be required to supply two digital photographs of each visible tattoo:1. A distance photograph to clearly identify where on the body the tattoo is.2. A close up photograph to clearly identify the images.Each photograph should not be more than 1MB in size. Photographs should be emailed torecruitment.businesscentre@kent.pnn.police.ukIf not acceptable you will not be able to continue with your application.Body piercingsCandidates with body piercings or other body modifications may be considered eligible forappointment if the force considers that the individual case does not breach the Standard ofProfessional Behaviour for serving police officers or constitute a risk to the health and safetyof the officers.Becoming a Police Constable in Kent – Application process24