The force plans to take on at least six new recruits
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The Isle of Man Constabulary's latest intake of new recruits will be trained on the island for the first time in almost 70 years.
Training for Manx officers has been held in the UK since 1937, with new recruits being trained at Bruche, near Warrington, Cheshire, since 1945.
But the UK Home Office closed regional training centres so the Bruche site was no longer available.
The force described it as an "exciting opportunity" for the island.
New recruits will initially undergo an assessment process in October and November, with successful students starting work in January 2007.
The force anticipates taking on between six and eight new recruits to replace retiring officers.
Insp Mike Ward, staff development officer, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for the Isle of Man Constabulary to tailor our new initial training course not only for Manx law, but also to gear it to the needs of the island community and environment."
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