The 10-week initiative, run by the Metropolitan Police, aims to inspire young women to consider a career in policing.
The programme is part of the Met’s action plan to combat violence against women and girls, build trust between the police and young females, and promote community safety.
The 18 students from the Havering Sixth Form campus in Hornchurch worked with Met officers, gaining insights into law enforcement and learning about various police careers.
They experienced crime scene investigations, firearm demonstrations, physical training, and stop and search scenarios.
The students also had to come up with solutions to combat violence against women and girls.
One idea was an app called SHOP (Safety, Help, Option, and Protect), which would allow vulnerable women to ask for help and talk to others in similar situations.
The initiative culminated in a graduation ceremony at New Scotland Yard, where students received certificates of recognition.
Student Daisy Cunningham said: “Being involved with the MetGirlz programme has been an amazing opportunity.
“I am now certain that I want a future role as a police officer.”
PC Jo McCarthy, who led the programme, said: “I’ve been really impressed by the students and their commitment to the programme.”
