Northamptonshire Police

hi ive not read much on this site about the recruitment that northants police are running. there is an open evening tomorrow is there anybody on this site going tomorrow

Happy New Year to all Northants Specials and those who wish to be a Special in the coming year :-)

In my opinion the cuffs that we have at the moment are very outdated and not upto the task of modern policing, we have had the same handcuffs since the late 80s early 90s. also because i have bigger hands then some it is difficult to grab the spacer between the cuffs when controling your typical friday night idiot. also as they fold in the centre they still have some movment that could be used to assault me or my collegues. that is why i think rigid cuffs should be issued in northants as i belive you can control people better with them, although could be worse...... surrey still has chain linked ones !!! lol. anyone have any thoughts or experienced the same problems…

Just wondering if anyone has heard anything about medical dates yet? Or if anyone knows how long the usual time between Fitness and medical dates are. Thanks Nate

Everyone else get their collar number n further instructions yesterday? Congratulations to those that did n I'll see you on the 9th :-)

New northampton specials are welcome or any one are more then welcome. I want any one who may be interested in being part of this site to say hi! Pinned as asked Ant

Recently I have met several of our OTU colleuges and noticed that they all wear black equipment vests which look considerably better made and more durable than our high vis ones. I understand that they are for a specific role but they look more professional then the high vis vests and are easier to be kept clean and maintained. The force had a all black uniform a few years ago and I wonder with this new PCC there is a chance new uniform will be discussed. I appreciate SCT officers need to be visible but response officers need something lasting and durable and I don't believe the high vis vests provide that Anyone got any info on the subject ????? Oh and apologie…

Ladies and gentlemen It has come to attention that a police dog in northamptonshire has to finish his service early. The police dog owner is looking to rehome the dog ( called Bolt) into a new home within northants area. Bolt is very good with kids over 5 but the dog owner will be meeting you and inspecting the house to which he will live, quite understandable if you ask me If anyone can help then email matt.baker@northants.pnn.police.uk or if your on twitter northantspoldog. Genuine cases only. If you want a police dog and you can offer a happy home then get in touch.

Anyone else working shifts and apprehensive about the training schedule? Luckily my force is pro Specials so receiving a lot of help but major panic for a moment there!

today we reported 78 drivers/passengers for not wearing seatbelts and using mobiles, took 5 cars off the road!, get in team Northamptonshire

Hello Everyone! As you can tell i'm new I Passed the specials paper sift and interview and my fitness date is set, So i was just wondering how hard the 5.4 Bleep test is and Was just wondering what happens in the medical! Thanks for the help, hopefully i get through both of these. Nate_

Tommorow is the set date for my fitness test! i'm excired and nervous, Just wondering if anyone else is doing the fitness test tommorow! Mine is at 10:30.

Wishing you who are about to Attest GOOD LUCK!!!! come and chat after, Central officers Very Good Luck :new_clap:

Well into our course now, just completed our 2nd weekend of UDT - hard work, but good fun at the same time. 3rd and final weekend this coming weekend, with many more "dynamic" simulations...... :-)

To all the newly attested specials :-) I am sure, from experience, that you will be warmly welcomed to your station and soon be making good headway into your books.