Metropolitan Police (London)

Soooo... Just saw cops on the cheap.. don't feel useless at all! any poinions from any other PCSO's in the MET? Shane

I am currently 23 years old and an Apprentice Bricklayer, i wont be time served untill i am 25, is that to old to join the police? Would i be better applying just now and leaving my apprenticeship if i get an appointment?

hey everyone, apologies if this has been done already. i have to make my borough choices shortly for the met. i live on the border of two boroughs i would quite like to work in, however i was wondering what people's opinions are on this. i have had a mixed response so far from the people i've asked so i thought i'd ask around here. cheers.

Hey, I am transfering into the Met from West Mids, start date due any day now, and was wondering from any current serving officers down there on how often certain roles come up? I am looking at taking myself towards Firearms or TSG. In West Mids Firearms comes out once every 3 years and OSU(Their TSG) maybe every 2 years. I was aware you could apply to transfer directly onto the TSG but i opted against this idea as i want to work in London and experience the place as a normal bobby befroe specialising. Any Info would be apprecited. Cheers Whit.

Just read on the BBC london website that there are to be lots of cutbacks with station custody officers etc being replaced by civilians also bigger cutbacks planned for 2010/11 I somehow think they might freeze recruiting if this money has to found, not looking too good for us waiting for a course date I won't be counting my chickens on getting in

Hey, yet another question............. Does each borough have its own football team? We do here up in West Mids and its really good as we all know when working shifts its really hard to commit to playing for a regular team every saturday or sunday. Whit

Hey, Having been trawling these forums like mad for a little while now, eagerly seraching for answers on how my new life in London (only 149 days now) I found a thread that went on about discounts for Police Officers. I think someone then challenged someone else' integrity about claiming stuff as a Bobby but i found the folowing on the Met Website [Discounts & subsidies Finally, being a Metropolitan Police Officer will give you access to a wide range of discounts and special deals with major High Street stores, retail outlets and other organisations nationwide. You can save money on everything from food, clothes, furniture, electrical goods and DIY products to hot…

Hey guys and girls, I am transfering from the West Mids with 4 years service, just passed all the securtity checks and due for my letter of official offer any day now. Basically what i want to know is about the London weighting London allowance pay? How much is it? I have heard so many different things from different people from £2000 to £6000 to even £8000 extra. It would be nice to hear from those of you who actuallywork there rather than others constantly telling me! thank in advance people, Whit

Hello, I have a question about the fitting of a Met vest. Mines comes just above my waiste and is level with my belly button. It felt fine when I got it fitted but now I'm getting worried it's too short, I wanted to know how are yours fitted and if it should be how mines is fitted. Thanks Jess

just wanted to know for future help i might need also coud you state which borough you work in thanks

Hi, Im new to this, but it looked helpful. Im aware the MET have just had a big recruitment drive. Does anyone know roughly how frequent they recruit ? or any advice about recruitment and where to look ! Also Im not from London, does anyone else share the difficulty of finding out info !! Nick

So I finally got my start date through for the 7th Sep, which Im quite pleased about. If you actually have a confirmed offer, pop your name down and I'll sort out a little group on the facebook or something.

Hello everyone I have my day 2 shortly for the MET and I am busy trying to make travel arrangements. Could anyone please tell me roughly how long the day 2 lasts? I know that it can and probably will vary, but its just to gain an idea for my train ticket. Many thanks for your time and help