Police Scotland

any opinions guys?

What are they looking for in the drugs test? Is it just controlled substances or does it include any prescription pills/supplements etc you have taken? I've not taken anything illegal however, i have in the past taken beta blockers but since they aren't illegal shouldn't be an issue? Completely paranoid about every tiny wee thing!

I was informed a couple of weeks ago FTRC were waiting on OH to give them medical dates. Can I ask how many others are waiting on a medical and final fitness assessment? REgards

Right, Just to clear some things up!.. Strathclyde police say that if you are a special constable then you can not submit an application to become a regular until 1 year after your Oath Of Office. So basically you can't apply until your 1 year anniversary of being a sworn in special constable. Not from the day you started your training at FTRC. Is this a Strathclyde policy or is it a national/Scottish policy? ..... Now here is my question.. Can we apply to other forces to join as a regular within this one year time period? (i.e another territorial police force, The BTP, Mod Plod, Nuke Defence) To be generally honest, i am not really thinking of applying for anythi…

im starting jackton on the 26th so not much time to get all the equipment required, so i am looking for some advice from some folk that have insight,into a few things .... where is the best (cheapest) places to purchase the equipment Is SPAR competitive on price as i know they offer great advice I have a pair of smart leather black shoes ... will they do as parade shoes ,,, they nothing fancy and should polish well Boots ... is magnum the only option?... should i go for 8", 6" or normal shoe polish is there a special type? how much t shirts/ shorts do you need ....do we need 2 separate pairs of trainers ? its clear that im looking to keep costs down as much as…

Folks, if you see a street trader taking water from a Fire Hydrant is that theft aswell as a breach of the Emergency Services act?

I have an opportunity to write an article for G Division's G Bulletin relating to the Special Constabulary and would be grateful for any original ideas which you think would make an interesting read. Cheers, Martin

Do Specials get a locker to keep all the gear in? Would make it easier not to carry the big bags around when working the early shifts and cannot take car up... I would imagine all the lockers are already taken with all the new probationers over the last while? Or it vary greatly depending on station/div

Hi All, Just a quicky, i'm hoping for some clarification. I was under the impression that the application process for strathclyde is as follows: Application SIFT SET&Fitness Initial Interview Vetting Final Interview Medical&Fitness However, i read a number of posts on this forum, that state there is a new process in which the SET, Fitness, intitial interview, CTT and role playing are all wrapped up together over 2days, assuming you pass each module. After which, there is break for vetting, then final etc. Just a little confused which set of events is correct, as i've read the New process only came into effect this year. I ask also, because my applicati…

Hey has anybody who attended Final Fitness and Drugs Testing on the 1st March heard anything back with regards to start dates. Looks like its gonna be june for me as it's getting further into march, still waited this long whats another few weeks.

Exactly what the topic description says How many stations are there in strathclyde? just wonderin if anyone could answer this question because i couldnt when my dad asked me so thought i would ask on here since i couldnt find anythin about it anywhere else on t'internet. I counted the sub divisions and thought that would be the number but am unsure if thats how many stations there are. cheers for any answers

Hi folks, I am interested to find out what you are comfortable handling? licence premises checks, Local warrants checks, Fixed penalty tickets?etc.... What do you think you most come across on duty and what shift did you cover this on?(Early, Late or night?) Was it with community or shift or support? This topic might also give our new intake an idea of what they might expect to handle once they are out of FTRC and at division. Let the list begin.

Hey fellas and fellaettes Im starting to get really itchy feet. My vetting started in late november, and im STILL waiting on word back . Its driving me nuts because i know vetting is dead easy to fail. Ive contacted recruitment back in jan, and i really dont trust royal mail to deliver, as a few of my other police letters didnt arrive. Do you think id just annoy them by calling up at the end of this month? :s Any reply is appreciated.

hi all, Got final fitness and substance misuse test coming up. Hopefully fitness will be straightforward. Have never done the 1.5 miles in more than 11 mins - although I've never done the beep test and that worries me a bit. just wondered if anyone can say how long you wait on the drugs test results? It's weird that I can safely say I've never taking anything that's illegal but still feel like the results out of my control! And, I shave my head but I've been growing my hair so they can get a decent amount for tests, am I being daft and they'll use blood/urine if my hairs pretty short?!

As you’ll see by my user name I am an officer with HM Coastguard. As part of our schools PR I am looking to do short videos of each emergency service. Having them filmed in the local area I feel would help kids to relate to the local area etc.and how each each work together. How easy is it for a civi to get a ride along with an officer?