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Kol · 20 May 2007 at 14:22

Zefan said:
Yeah I've been thinking about this incase I drop out of uni, has a strange attraction, perhaps the power/uniform/cog in a machine mentality?

I reckon it's the power, but I'm pretty good with people and mediation, so that's a possibility. I would like to finish Uni though, as iirc you go in at a higher level and the likelihood of promotion is greater. How true that is, I have no idea. I could never drop out of uni as I feel I'd disappoint too many people, that and I have no need to, I enjoy the lifestyle :cool:

and the course, naturally.

edit -for clarity, the power comment was tongue in cheek.

Kol · 20 May 2007 at 15:10

glissando said:
If you want to join the police for the 'power' then please, please don't.

It was tongue in cheek. Not serious. Living in Nottingham I have come across a lot of undesirable people who feel it is OK to be committing crime against mostly weaker victims. There only seems to be a handful of Police who actually seem to be able to comfort victims without acting like they're wasting their time.

Kol · 20 May 2007 at 18:06

Gaygle said:
First, definately finish uni! Its absolutely awesome at uni, and why anyone would want to leave prematurely is beyond me. When you've finished you have 45 years to do as much work as you want. Secondly, you do not go at a higher level, its just (iirc) if you achieve excellent marks on your police exams and are recognised as having a high potential, you can be recommended for the HPDS. Although, i've heard people that go through the HPDS are sometimes...er.. not as well recieved by colleagues than if they have worked their way up!

Also, i don't think having a degree gives you an edge for promotion either.

Yea, must have been something someone who doesn't know what they're talking about told me a while ago. Cheers for the info fella.