Her family initially questioned her choice to enter law enforcement given her feminine background.
"When I told my family I wanted to do policing they were like 'are you sure?' because I am quite feminine," said Sampson.
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She acknowledged that taking the stage presented a unique mental challenge compared to police work.
"My job can put me in some nerve-wracking positions but I was nervous doing a catwalk and interview as it's completely out of my comfort zone," she said.
Sampson highlighted how handling high-pressure situations on duty prepared her for new environments.
"Being a police officer means having to be out of your comfort zone almost every day because of the situations you can face," she added.
She reflected positively on her daily experiences in public service.
"I feel like my job keeps my life interesting—I always finish a shift with a story to tell.
It has also opened my eyes to how great women can do in a male dominated role," said Sampson.
Communication skills from emergency services work play a crucial role in managing difficult encounters.
"Before this I worked in a prison and I think women can certainly de-escalate situations quite well," she said.
Pageant leadership praised the inclusion of a law enforcement officer in the current competitive lineup. "The North West has an incredible track record in Miss England...
to add a police officer in to the equation would be something else," said Angie Beasley, Director of Miss England.
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Sampson is set to compete in multiple upcoming pageant stages, including a talent segment, a sports competition, and the Beauty with a Purpose fundraising round.
