The Police Application Thread

hilly said:
Absolutely Zefan, 5.4 on the test to be precise. It's something they really should up.
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And I thought the Strathclyde standard for fitness was low.....

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Good luck to those that have applied, but as a normal citizen protected by the police, it is slightly disconcerting that so many people with right wing views are applying. I only hope that the selection process is stringent, as the police are there to serve the whole community.
 
I am seriously considering joining the PSNI here in N.Ireland. Wife isnt too happy though with the recent murders here but its something i've always wanted to do.

One thing I would like to ask those that went throught the process is was there ever a question brought up about the use of drugs and your views on them? Lets just say I used to dabble with the occasional tablet a few years ago :)

Not sure if it would be something they ask but wouldnt mind the heads up.
 
busman said:
I am seriously considering joining the PSNI here in N.Ireland. Wife isnt too happy though with the recent murders here but its something i've always wanted to do.

One thing I would like to ask those that went throught the process is was there ever a question brought up about the use of drugs and your views on them? Lets just say I used to dabble with the occasional tablet a few years ago :)

Not sure if it would be something they ask but wouldnt mind the heads up.
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I never had that question asked to me. You do get tested at a random point however, not that matters after years!
 
I have just had my application accepted so thats the paper sift section over with....now waiting for my assessment centre date in July, then the fitness and medical. No final interview with Sussex police....the assessment centre sounds a bit intense. Apparently there are good books around which can help with this.
 
theonebillygunn said:
I have just had my application accepted so thats the paper sift section over with....now waiting for my assessment centre date in July, then the fitness and medical. No final interview with Sussex police....the assessment centre sounds a bit intense. Apparently there are good books around which can help with this.
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I wouldn't bother with the books. Speak to existing officers and go to the policeuk.com forums.

You'll get a pack with a list of competencies which you will get marked on during the entire assessment centre. So make sure you know them and that's half the battle :)
 
theonebillygunn said:
I have just had my application accepted so thats the paper sift section over with....now waiting for my assessment centre date in July, then the fitness and medical. No final interview with Sussex police....the assessment centre sounds a bit intense. Apparently there are good books around which can help with this.
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Well done mate.

Oh, and good luck Burnsy as well. Looks like we are at the same stage as things. Let us know when you hear back on your app :)
 
Burnsy2023 said:
I was trying to see how you ease probationers into the job without putting them in situations they aren't ready for. Or is it straight in at the deep end?
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Probationers should be eased into the job by taking basic details and gettting the caution right as Psallis says. Other stuff to get used to are grounds for searching and giving the right information as to why you are doing it.

I remember going to my first sudden death with my tutor and not having a clue what to do in a roomful of grieving relatives. My tutor picked this up and carried on. Now, I can do them as if they were second nature now and that includes a discreet search of a body for signs of foul play which is a requirement in attending sudden deaths but I have to stress that it is done with dignity.

This is just one of the many examples of the type of incident that a probationary officer should be eased into.

I'm sure Psallis will correct me if I am wrong as although I have 9 years service, I have never been a tutor constable and the system of tutoring has changed since I joined.

Any offficer will tell you that training school scenarios are one thing but the street is completely different.
 
hilly said:
I wouldn't bother with the books. Speak to existing officers and go to the policeuk.com forums.

You'll get a pack with a list of competencies which you will get marked on during the entire assessment centre. So make sure you know them and that's half the battle :)
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Cool, thanks buddy!
 
Von Smallhausen said:
Probationers should be eased into the job by taking basic details and gettting the caution right as Psallis says. Other stuff to get used to are grounds for searching and giving the right information as to why you are doing it.

I remember going to my first sudden death with my tutor and not having a clue what to do in a roomful of grieving relatives. My tutor picked this up and carried on. Now, I can do them as if they were second nature now and that includes a discreet search of a body for signs of foul play which is a requirement in attending sudden deaths but I have to stress that it is done with dignity.

This is just one of the many examples of the type of incident that a probationary officer should be eased into.

I'm sure Psallis will correct me if I am wrong as although I have 9 years service, I have never been a tutor constable and the system of tutoring has changed since I joined.

Any offficer will tell you that training school scenarios are one thing but the street is completely different.
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Are you a member of PoliceUK.com and do you use a sig/avatar with the same character in it? (the bloke with the funny hat?)

If so, I have seen some of your posts :)
 
How strict are the medical tests for the police? Same as the forces?

I couldn't join the army due to colitis and I've always assumed the police would be the same but I can't find any information anywhere.
 
DanTheMan said:
How strict are the medical tests for the police? Same as the forces?

I couldn't join the army due to colitis and I've always assumed the police would be the same but I can't find any information anywhere.
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I think they judge each application on it's own merits - may be worth speaking with your recruitment centre
 
DanTheMan said:
How strict are the medical tests for the police? Same as the forces?

I couldn't join the army due to colitis and I've always assumed the police would be the same but I can't find any information anywhere.
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I hope it isn't too bad. I had back and posture problems when younger which reoccurred a bit a couple of years ago and I am praying that this doesn't cause me problems. I am concentrating on actually getting to the medical before I worry too much about it.
 
hilly said:
Don't be, although it sounds very formal, it's a doddle as logn as you do a bit of home work, they give you everything you need.

For Cambridge: contact them on: 0845 456 456 4 to find out when the next intake is. This number is from the policecouldyou.co.uk site,

In terms of the eyesite (though it does vary for each force...) Typically it's no worse than 6/36 unaided which is the 2nd line down, or whos vision in both eyes is less than 6/6.

For aided vision, it must be better than 6/12 in either eye, or 6/6 with both.

You must not be colour blind, and laser eye surgery applications are accepted (depending on the type of surgery).

Hope that helps.
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Thanks. Any ideas for police driving? How does one apply for that? Or do you have to get accepted as a police officer and then apply internally?
 
platypus said:
Thanks. Any ideas for police driving? How does one apply for that? Or do you have to get accepted as a police officer and then apply internally?
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What do you mean? Once you are out of your initial training period you can put in for a basic permit, (just a fish and chip one, normal driving) then you can do a response course.

Force dependant, there can be very long waiting lists, so it may not happen for a year or so after putting in for the course
 
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