Police Scotland

Hi Guys, I've had a few problems with my Visual Application form, 1st it was the opticians fault, now it the the postman! I got a call yesterday from one the recruitment officers that they hadn't received the second copy so I had to go back to my opticians. I've got the 3rd copy but does anyone know the fax number to the recruitment centre?? I think this would probably speed the process up a bit!

Hi guys im James im 22 im looking for a bit of advice in joining the specials. I have applied for the specials twice before and my application was regected on both occassions. After enquiring about this at force recruiting i was told they gave no reason for this. But i have my own ideas i have a famly who have been in trouble with the police before can this stop me and what do i do next? i would really like to become a special its a dream career of mines. I also have had a small fixed penalty made against me in the past but have since paid. i would appreciate anny ideas or resolutions you think i should take thanks alot guys.

Hi, just wondering has anyone been issued with the Scottish Beat Officers Companion, because it's a great little book to refer to quickly and you will Know 100% that you are right...I'm not a police officer YET!! but I could imagine it being useful to a special or mabee even regular...well let me know what you guys think

Does anyone know intake dates for next few months, I believe date for June as 15th and July as 5th but not sure of may or August. Past my sets and run last saturda (what an amazing feeling!!) and believe initial interview may come through for sometime in May. I would really love, if successful in application, to make July or August. What a great group of applcants on 9am sat 6th, FT&RC staff were really nice too. Totally understanable how this is a vocation and life changing career

Hi, I have the assessment centre on the 29th April, and was wondering if anyone can help me with regards to the fitness tests. For the push/pull test I've been trying to practice by doing the rowing machine and chest press/upper back pulling weights at the gym. Is there a machine that can help me practice for this or are the ones I'm using ok? I'm trying to practice technique, as a lot of people are mentioning that this is a large factor in the test, but I can't find a machine the same. Also, where is the best place to buy practice papers from? Any advice would be much appreciated!

Evening Guys. I am doing a shift in the near future with Plain clothes pro active!.. What do i wear? what might be involved? Cheers, Chris

Hey folks! Just dawned on me that not all specials have access to the private area for one reason or another, So... i shall post here too! Im looking for any specials working in the Monklands area to give me a wee PM! I need some advice! <h1 class="heading">Monklands</h1> Thanks

Just of the top of my head, Basically i have ordered a new set of numerals because one of mine got lost! I am under the impression that the metal ones are not being issued any more and we are converting to the material style ones, do any specials have material ones or do you think it will be getting another set of metal ones? The officer i have been working with thinks i will get material ones because he said the metal ones are only "hand me downs" from the SC that had the number before me.. A bit random but what you guys think? Also on that note, Has anyone sourced the new style bomber jacket or fleeces? My jacket also got ripped when my numeral got lost, when i w…

can anyone post an example shift pattern (esp for U div) have saw the one on strath website but was looking for actual working example thanks

hey everyone this is my first post, ive just recently passed out for the Specials and Im just about to do my first tour of duty but i am quite nervous and was wondering if anyone had any advice that will get me through my first tour. i think i'm most nervous about small trivial things such as signing in at the start of my shift over my radio and signing out at the end of my shift. i dont wanna be a pain and ask my neighbour so can anyone tell me how i sign in over the radio and what i say! it sounds really silly i know but it would help! thanks for any help J

Currently I am a special and my day time job is looking after my families rented properties and also buying properties and doing them up to try and sell them. I really don't want to give this up but I was wondering if I am able to join the regulars but keep this going on the side. I know the police don't like their officers havin too much debt however I'm in no different situation from other officers who are home owners who have a mortgage.

Hi All, Its my first time posting on the forum so many thanks in advance for any replies! I have two questions, I had my final interview on 24th of February and was advised that I have passed and am now just awaiting a date for medical and final fitness. Is anyone else at this stage and awaiting dates? Also I was advised that all being well and I pass the last stages the start date is likely to be in July - anyone else out there who has a start date for July? Lastly I attended my doctor in 2008 as I was experiencing an irregular heart beat - it lasted for about 24 hours and thought to be on the safe side I should get it checked. He carried out an ECG and advised that …

Hi I am attending the Assessment Day at Tulliallan on the 11th March 2010. Applied to Lothian and Borders and can't wait to go to Kincardine! My partner has recently passed out from Tulliallan so I have been harassing him for knowledge and getting him to test me. Hopefully the shin splints will stay away on the day - my legs, in fact , my BODY hates me at the moment from all the training lawl! Is anyone else going on this day? Any L & B people? M

Hey all! I found this question in the 'locker room' discussion, thought it might be an intresting thread. Sorry if this has already been done. If money, training etc was not a barrier how would you improve the role of an SC?

Hey So, anyone had any roll about the ground stuff yet? I had to roll about with a guy on my first shift in my new division. Nice start to the day!. He was told he was under arrest and he just decide to start fighting.