Northumbria Police

Would like to hear about the interesting, scary, weird and out right hilarious jobs SC's have been to. Obviously abstracting any personal/identifiable details. Thanks

Does anyone know what Northumbria's future plans are for PC recruitment- ie when, and will it just be from Specials and PCSO's again?

As of 2012 - 17/10/2012 to be exact, the equipment bestowed upon you by Northumbria Police for the role of Special Constable consists of the following 1 x Radio belt clip 1 x Leather radio holster 1 x Extendable baton 1 x Baton holster 1 x Body armour - Black - Hi viz body armour arrives 3 months after fitting 1 x Trouser belt 1 x Utility belt 5 x Sets of Epaulettes - 1 buttoned standard pair, 4 slider pairs 2 x Pairs of black wicking shirts 2 x Pairs of combats 1 x Fleece jacket 1 x Summer hi viz jacket 1 x Winter hi viz jacket 1 x Pair of gloves 1 x CS spray holster 1 x Speedcuffs 1 x Speedcuff holster 1 x Helmet 1 x Pocket note book 1 x Resus pouch…

Just in general has anybody heard anything regarding another internal recruitment drive? I know the last intakes from the previous internal drive have just begun so was wondering if there were plans to get another one started soon?

Hey, anyone based in BB? How is it? You on 24/7 or NPT?

Are there any of you Northumbria specials out there who are based in South Tyneside area command? In need of some advice...

Sorry for a second posting but I need to get hold of a new high-viz jacket, do i just contact stores in pelaw or do they moan about handing out new kit?

Hi Can anybody PRIVATE MESSAGE me if you know who to contact for your first logon on details for the computers.

Does anyone know how long on average it takes for vetting to be completed? I am awaiting the return of mine so that I can start training. Thanks

I have my medical for the specials next Monday and I'm just wondering what it actually entails with Northumbria? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Rich

Hey I am well aware Northumbria Specials are not put on Blue light courses or very rare at least. But if you already had a Blue light ticket with another firm, Could you then drive Nor pols vehicles on Blue lights?. After an assesment of course. Any info is appreciated.

Hi all, I'm in the recruitment process with Northumbria Police at the moment. I just want to get a sense, from serving specials in NorPol what it is like. Just specifics really such as can we work 24/7 shifts? I know of one area command where specials are allowed to go on response jobs, is there only one? How are specials treat in terms of regular collegues, are specials treat as equals and get treat as part of the team or do you often feel like a spare part? I am not asking for anybody to berate the force here I simply am after some general advice and comments from serving specials as I shoud soon be one fo them Thanks. :new_yummy:

Does anybody know when Northumbria will next be recruiting?

Anyone else going to the introduction meeting on wednesday before the September training start on Saturday?

Is anyone on the fitness test tomorrow morning at Ponteland?