Metropolitan Police (London)

Hi there I was under the impression vetting was the very last stage of the recruitment process (This is for New PCs for the Met, 2nd language pilot scheme), however I received an email a couple of days ago from HR asking to clarify a couple of things from my vetting form...I only did Day 1 a week ago...still awaiting results. I thought it was a bit weird that we got asked to submit our vetting form before Day 1, thought it was just to speed up the process but the fact they are already checking it confuses me. Does this mean I've passed Day 1?! Why would they start vetting without even knowing if I'll pass Day 2? I'm probably reading to much into it haha,…

Met chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe: London at risk as Scotland Yard faces £1bn budget cuts The safety of London is at risk from budget cuts which could mean the loss of up to 8,000 police officers in the capital, the head of Scotland Yard said today. Met chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said his force was faced with massive spending curbs of around £1 billion over the next four years. He declared the savings would mean huge cuts to front line officers and warned they could damage the Met’s ability to prevent and respond to a major terrorist outrage. His comments, in an exclusive interview with the Standard, mark the first time he has spoken out in detail against austerity me…

Hi everyone im starting on the 30th november all secured dates, and all references done. just wondering what they actually do on your first day. do they check your tattoos, is uniformed issued? ect any help and advice would be really great thanks all

21 October 2015 Our Aim is to Make Harrow the Safest Borough in London The Harrow Town Centre Team: Inspector Tanya Sprunks, Sergeant Mark Pullen, PC Joe MacDonald, PC Alastair Hinchliff, PC Simon Limb, PC Martin Robinson & PCSO Anda Ben-Chaim. With Halloween fast approaching, Harrow Police is reminding the public to enjoy the festivities safely but to ensure they respect others. Enhanced patrols will be carried out by officers on Halloween evening, Saturday 31 October, as well as the weekend following to ensure members of the public enjoy a safe and trouble free Halloween. Please do call us if you see anyone suspicious or a crime being committed and together we c…

How roughly is the take home (monthly pay) during Police Constable training and does it go up once on borough (just thinking of the extra payment when you work after 8pm etc...)?

Hi All, I am due to start my SC training in the next few weeks. Does anyone know when you attend the uniform fitting and whether they reserve the uniform for you until you complete the training? I assume you have to pay for certain pieces of equipment such as black boots? Thanks Conor

Can anyone who has undertook SC to PC training fairly recently give me some guidance. Can anyone please explain what the 'Knowledge Check' is at the start of the course (within the first week) and what it involves please?

19 October 2015 A man has pleaded guilty to a violent knife attack which left a victim requiring reconstructive facial surgery During the attack which happened earlier this year in Uxbridge, the victim was slashed across the face multiple times receiving wounds up to 12 centimetres in length. Glenford Patrick Walker, 42 of Auckland Hill, West Norwood, SE27, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday, 12 October, where he pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. He will be sentenced on Friday, 4 December. On 19 March officers were alerted by medical staff at Hillingdon Hospital about a man who had been admitted with severe facial injuries caused by a knife. Offic…

Hi there I was under the impression vetting was the very last stage of the recruitment process (This is for New PCs for the Met, 2nd language pilot scheme), however I received an email a couple of days ago from HR asking to clarify a couple of things from my vetting form...I only did Day 1 a week ago...still awaiting results. I thought it was a bit weird that we got asked to submit our vetting form before Day 1, thought it was just to speed up the process but the fact they are already checking it confuses me. Does this mean I've passed Day 1?! Why would they start vetting without even knowing if I'll pass Day 2? I'm probably reading to much into it haha, just thought I…

Hi everone just wondering do we get a boot allowence with the met if so is there a price on it or a specific boot help?

Hi there all I was in this website two years ago when I applied to be a a Special in January 2013, had passed everything, had a borough and training dates booked and then was rejected last minute in October, when I failed vetting due to financial issues. I am now back in the process having had things improve significantly and have my Day 1/2 on 15 October. I'm a stubborn girl and won't give up on my dream. Just wanted to say hi, wish you all the best of luck and look forward to chatting, and fingers crossed, one day I'll be doing the job of my dreams! Take care and speak soon! Sarah

When you get your combination of 9 shirts, are there any of the double-cuffed variety which would require cufflinks or are they all buttons now? Also, how would you be able to acquire another pair of rank epaulettes?

14 October 2015 In support of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from Saturday, 10 to Saturday, 17 October, police officers from Harrow will be attending a Harrow Council organised event and will available to discuss any issues or concerns people may have. National Hate Crime Awareness week aims to highlight the issue of hate crime and encourage victims, and anyone who knows or suspects incidents of such crime, to report it. Officers will be in attendance at Redbrick Café, Wealdstone Centre, High Street, Harrow on Thursday, 15 October between 11:00 and 15:00hrs where people are encouraged to come along and talk about the issues of hate crime. There will…

13 October 2015 Officers from Brent Safer Transport team seized one vehicle and issued two parking charge notices following a joint operation with Brent Council's Counter Fraud Officers. The joint operation took place on Friday, 25 September, in Salusbury Road, Kilburn between 08:00hrs and 14:00hrs. Officers patrolling the area inspected vehicles that had blue disabled badges on display in an effort to combat the misuse amongst some motor vehicle users. The operation was conducted due to complaints received regarding parking and speeding in the area as well as possible blue badge misuse. One vehicle was seized by police under Operation Reclaim for driving not in acc…

I have my assessment coming up very soon and I'm struggling on filling out the references form. I contacted HR almost 3 weeks ago but no response yet. Should I be okay to use family friends for my two personal references? I cannot really think of anyone that has known me for 5 years and isn't a friend or someone I know through family. Any advice would be appreciated.