Special Constabulary

Burnsy2023

Burnsy2023

Burnsy2023

Man of Honour
Joined
17 Nov 2003
Posts
36,747
Location
Southampton, UK
Any one here a special? Just wanted to know what the application process is like and overall opinions on your decision.

Cheers

Burnsy
 
Shotgun_ned said:
This is something I've been thinking about doing for quite a while, as I want to do something different in my spare time, and something constructive.
Click to expand...

This is pretty much my reason for wanting to join. All I can say is that this application form is interesting...

Burnsy
 
richyfingers said:
This forum should help you considerably, it has a section for all of the forces in the UK and also a sub forum dedicated to the specials

http://www.policeuk.com/forum/index.php?sid=3fdc8e2d325dda73801adc97a6c5e987

It's had some pretty invaluable information helping me through the initial recruitment stages.
Click to expand...

Thanks, I've just registered and your right, it's full of info:)

Just a shame you can't arrest people for using an unlicensed version of Windows :D

Burnsy
 
Slinwagh said:
I was working for the Commonwealth Games from 1999 - 2003 in Manchester, I lived in Crewe so I was travelling everday plus the closer it got to the start of the games I just didn't have any free time.

Not long after I finished at the Commonwealth games we decided to have children so at that point I resigned as i was going to stay at home and look after the baby while my wife went back to work.
Click to expand...

Couple of questions, but firstly have you thought of reapplying when your kids a bit older?

With regard to the uniform, from what I read the body armour is measured to fit you specifically and so do you keep all the equipment at home or at the station?

What 'level' did you end up at?

Thanks

Burnsy
 
big_white_dog84 said:
If you're interested in something like that why not consider the TA, Naval Reserve or Air Force Reserve? That way you get paid (and paid quite well) for your effort.
Click to expand...

Yeah but it's a totally different job isn't it? And I couldn't commit to having a tour of duty should I be needed.

The pay reflects the commitment.

Burnsy
 
Hades said:
This is something I've been considering for a while. My father was a regular and I do sometimes look back and regret not giving it a try. So I've been thinking of trying out for a special at some point. But I'm 38 and I guess a little too old now?
Click to expand...

There is no upper age limit to joining the specials :)

Burnsy
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom