Police Constable Stacia Traille

"I have always wanted to be a police officer from as long as I can remember and I want to feel like I’m making a difference to people’s lives."

Stacia joined the Met as a volunteer officer initially before becoming an officer seven years ago. She worked responding to emergency 999 calls, in local neighbourhoods, before moving into a role where she helps recruit people from under-represented groups to join the Met.

Raising three daughters in London, she is passionate about making this city a better place for their future as well as the future of all Londoners and visitors to London.

What is your day-to-day like?

I’m currently working in south east London reaching out to local communities talking to people about the different roles in the police. We try to get people who haven’t thought about a career in the Met to consider it. When I decided to join the Met 16 years ago I didn’t see anyone who looked like me who I could talk to about their experience. People will ask me about how it is being a mum or being a black female in the Met and I can tell them straight up what it’s like.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

One of the best parts of the job is working as a team and knowing that no matter what, my colleagues are there to support me. I never feel alone out there, we’re like a massive family. I get to meet new people every day and experience new challenges. There are highs and lows but it’s worth it. The fact that I get to make a difference to people’s lives and help when they need it is hugely rewarding

What motivated you to join the Met?

Having been a victim of crime myself, I want to make London safe for everyone, including the daughters I am raising in the city. I have always wanted to be a police officer from as long as I can remember and I want to feel like I’m making a difference to people’s lives.

What would you say to someone considering a career in the Met?

It’s hard work becoming an officer, but if you have the passion in you, along with the skills and experience you need, you can do it! You need to believe in yourself and want to help vulnerable people. If you do join, you’ll be glad you believed in yourself and did it.