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I've got my hugo boss suit fitting date fixed up anybody else?

So has anyone put their name down for anything yet? I know a few of us policed the walk yesterday but I'm thinking further ahead now. Does anyone have the events list for 2009? I'm wondering if there is anything on next Sunday? Martin

Hi, I have my initial interview in 6 weeks, can anyone offer some advice on research material/questions they where asked? Also, What to wear, black suit? or just a darkish color! Oh the choices to make. If i pass my initial what is the expected time frame for the rest of the process? So many questions, any help would be great.

Hi, i'd encourage everyone here to sign up to become ex-directory, imagine arresting someone and them then being able to get your mobile number through a simple internet search! http://www.118800.co.uk what a nightmare.

Ive had a scan through the vast forums and i cant quite find the answers to my questions! Speed reading sucks i realise this. Anyway, just to put you in the picture, i applied for strathclyde back in...septemberish last year, and passed the SET's second time, and got to the first interview. I received a letter saying i wasnt going to be given an appointment a while after the interview, and naturally i was fairly gutted. At the time i was 18 and a half, and all i have really ever wanted to do since childhood, is be a policeman! Now im 19, 20 in February, and im due to apply again. I dont have a clue why i never made it the first time, and they wouldnt tell me, no matter h…

Hi guys and girls out there, i have my initial interview on Saturday afternoon and starting to panic every time i think about it. Has anyone been through this recently that could give me any pointers as to what to expect ? any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

Hey guys n gals....did my 2nd shift today 0800-1600. felt quite rough seeing as we had the night out last night! (gr8 wee night thanks peeps who were there) Anyway had a VERY QUIET shift driving around on patrol all day, then about 2hours before end we got called to attend a fight in public venue..... Made my first arrest!!! Double assault. Cuffed the guy took him back to HQ & got him booked in. was really nerve racking, but enjoyed it! think ill always remember that first time! lol Anyone else had there first arrests yet?

Whilst I'm taking nothing to do with organising the latest night out lol, I'll happily organise a trip up to Perth for some adrenaline packed fun I've rafted the River Tay before as has Kenny (or was it the Tummel Kenny?) and the Tay was pretty tame (i.e. no real chance of falling out of the raft). We're both keen to raft the Orchy (real chance of falling out lol) but from the website (Splash are very good http://rafting.co.uk/index.html) you can only get some fun October to March only, so that's out. I'd be keen to try the Tummel which you can do from June 6th onwards. This is to gauge interest so please indicate if this is something you're up for: *Rafting River Tum…

Hello I am new here, is there anyone working as a special in K division. If so can you give me an idea what it is like? thanks Mulsy

I'm guessing we're all in the same boat in that our body armour stinks to high Heaven! I swear I repulse myself when I wear it!!! I've washed the cover once, hung it out on the washing line countless time (soaked in fabreeze I might add) and still...still the smell of glue or whatever it is penetrates through!! Has anyone eradicated the waft? Martin

Thought us newbies could post up our shift stories now training's over! I'll start shall i? Worked yesterday 4.30-10.30, Saltcoats Police Office. Mobile Patrol with another special (who's been in for years) and a regular officer. First ever call - wait for it - a missing extension cable!!! Yay! Hahaa! Believe it or not, first shift.......first complaint!!! Had taken drink from guys who we'd spoken to previously in the night, and they went along to have a wee chat with our sergeant Plenty to keep me going - 5 stop & searches, girl we had to find, reports of loud music, kids playing football in a car park, and lastly an arrest on warrant! Ace night - all the …

Hi All Is anyone else in the July (21st) in-take for L&B?

I know the police reimburse you for the boots which you have to buy. Ihave also seen on here people buying extra equipment like a better cs holder, asp and maglite. Doest this get reimbursed? The other thing on my mind is all the websites have these kit bags surely with a locker at work you would not need a kit bag all the time or are you equired to put your kit on at the station rather get ready at home? Thanks In Advance Essex Police Applicant

hey guys and gals so thats another strathclyde night out done and dusted, many good memories from last night, some i can even remember. Good show to all those who turned up last night especially those who were working the next day, lots of respect there, those who didnt make it poor show the excuses better be good. I managed to get most peoples numbers last night, if i dont have your number can you pm me it. il be posting on the forum and texting everyone whose number i have the details of the next night out when something gets decided. on another note anyone know whats happening with regards to the rafting? kennyg

Could you please shed some light on the interviews and roleplays so I can establish the best way to prepare for them and how long after your applications are you getting to the interviews.