Rookies

Series revealing what it is like to be dropped into the front line of law enforcement, as seven ordinary people train to be police officers in Surrey. 24-year-old Claudia from Surrey has decided to return home to join the police, having travelled the world for three years crewing yachts and working in bars and ski chalets. Drawn in by the promise of excitement and adventure, Claudia quickly realises that the biggest challenge of all is dealing with people at their most desperate. 22-year-old Ryan is leaving a well-paid job as a software engineer to join the force. A self-confessed geek who still lives at home, Ryan is convinced that policing people is just like programming. 29-year-old Loz has been trying to join the police for over ten years. The 5ft 2in tall former phlebotomist has to overcome her unease that her diminutive size will prevent her from being taken seriously - particularly when she is mistaken for a stripper.