Police representatives in Leicestershire have criticised a proposal that all new recruits should have university degrees.
Leicestershire Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers, said setting a new entry requirement would be a mistake and would prevent good candidates entering the service.
It was proposed by the College of Policing, the official body which advises on training and other police issues.
Tiff Lynch, chairman of Leicestershire Police Federation, said: "It...
