Essex Police

Essex Police is holding two Special Constable recruitment and information events this month. Events will be held on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 7.30pm and Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 9.30am at the Training College at Essex Police Headquarters in Kingston Avenue, Springfield, Chelmsford. http://www.essex.police.uk/news_features/homepage_latest_news/special_constable_recruitment.aspx Take a look at the link if you are interested in coming!

I am looking in to the possibilty of applying for a position as a SC but I am curious about when/where you get posted if you pass all of your assessments/training. I still have to convince my wife on this but I am not sure of the wisdom of being a Police Officer of any form in the area in which you live. Are you normally posted away from your own town or can you choose where to go? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I have self defence this weekend and I am looking forward to doing this. Can any one give me an insight into this lesson plz.

Hi guys and girls Recently been made independant im abit nervous but and looking forward to being able to take probationers out. I know there are some on here who have years of valuable experience as specials what advice would you offer to new independent officers. Thankyou

A brand new BBC3 documentary series is looking for serving and retired police officers to tell us about the funniest and strangest things that have happened to them during their career. We’d like to hear about: • The daftest or most incompetent criminals you’ve ever encountered. • The funniest thing that ever happened to you during your time on the force. If you are interested in taking part, please contact us so that we can tell you a bit more about the show. We’d also love to hear your stories. Our programme will provide an insight into best practices, celebrate the achievements of the police and convey a strong central message: Crime doesn’t pay and …

is just leaving now.... PARTY TIME :aok: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker:

And i am feeling a little bit nervous. As i have said i will keep a diary of what we done in college (will not post nothing that is sensitive etc) so that any new people considering looking to become a special or any old specials can look at and see if it has changed from when they did there training. Will let you know how i got on tomorrow night....

Just thought i would share some exciting news with you all, as most of you are aware i start training this Sunday and by the look of the way that my training schedule looks i think it may be completely different to those who trained last year, at the beginning of every class we are tested and have to achieve a 65% pass mark which proves that we have done our pre-read homework and that there is sufficient knowledge on the topics being covered. As well as the tests there is a lot more practical scenarios so you get a hands on feel. I am excited but nervous as i was at Hq last Friday and collected my pre-reads which was a big book. If it is ok with the Moderators of the f…

Can anyone tell me what's involved in the cycling course? Thanks in advance, Steve

Around 12.30? Had a call from one of the trainers today got to go and pick up my pre-reads from the college on Friday at 12.30pm.. Will anybody be there to say hello???

Until i start my training.... It is going so quick

Why do we have so many ranks within Essex Specials? George Cook (former Chief Officer) created a huge empire, but surely this needs to be reviewed?

Come on give us an update on how you are getting on as some have been in service for over a year now and have not posted on this board for a long time. Once my training is completed i plan to still come on here and post various topics etc.. If you are stationed with someone who used to use this board give them a nudge and ask them to let the rest of us know how they are finding it...

For serving officers who haven't already heard, Essex Police will soon be issuing black, wicking, polo shirts to officers instead of the standard white shirts. These will be rolling out in the next 16-20 weeks and are the same shirts as Kent Police currently wear.

A friend has today received a letter from Essex inviting him to attend the pirt test and interview in may Looks like Essex have started to recruit again