Police Scotland

Hi All, I am new to the forum and if possible I am after some advice from the more experienced on the forum. I am applying for position of Special Constable and passed my SET's on the 19th Dec'11 and I have an interview date of the 12th Jan'12, I have been looking threw the forum and have seen conflicting posts with regards to the interview. Some are stating that the interview is competency based (ie 4 questions and 5 mins on each one based on police competencies) and other posts are stating it is on your knowledge of general Strathcldye Police policy( ie force policy, divisions,number of officers,etc). I am aware that both types of interview will also require personel …

This thread is for items of NEWS that occur in the L&B force area, which are police related to L&B only. It will give visitors to our page an insite of the things that go on in our force that gets to the media. any other items that are not topic related will be removed. FOR EXAMPLE World's End murder trial jury sworn in JOHN ROBERTSON LAW CORRESPONDENT (jrobertson@scotsman.com) THE trial of a 62-year-old man accused of raping and murdering two teenage girls nearly 30 years ago began yesterday at the High Court in Edinburgh. The case became known as the World's End murders because the girls went missing after a night out at a pub of that name in the Scottis…

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So it's official guys and girls, recruitment is open!! Who's all applying?? I'm in a bit of a dillemma as are a few others, we started on 5th September and our oath wasn't until December so not sure as what counts as a year! I've been hearing different things!

Hi guys, just thought I would write this post to give people a better idea of the strathclyde police policy on laser eye surgery. I decided to get laser eye surgery after my initial interview was successful as my unaided eyesight was well below the minimum requirement. I had read on the medical guidelines on the recruitment website that the timeframe from getting the surgery done to being accepted was 6 weeks so thought I would be fine by the time medical came around. Unfortunately the full guidelines state that applications can be accepted after 6 weeks but applicants cannot be appointed till 6 months after surgery or you have been full discharged from your optometrist w…

Hi people, Has anyone applied for the March intake for Specials? If so would be good to hear where everybody is at.. Im still waiting to hear from them since October last year. I had my SET and Interview back then and passed no problem. I havent heard anything since though. Is anyone in the same position? Has anyone been sent a date for the medical or anything like that??

Hi I have my assessment centre on 6 February 2012. I have been studying the seven core competencies. Anyone else any tips on what to study? Thanks Kelly

When completing the D2 form, I assume we are looking for categories D & D1 only for minibus (and trailer). Or have people just marked next to everything?

hey guys, newbie here. I was just wondering if Grampian Police recruits "young" Special Constable's. I'm 19 and at University and thinking of applying, but was wondering if there are any other "young" Special Constables. Thanks.

What specifically should I need to know for my FINAL Interview ? Help much appreciated.

So, is anyone applying? I understand that it's all being done in a view of creating a recruitment pool, but at least we're in the game, right? :)

Hi folks Firstly thanks to Police Constable 1 who dived on me with a welcoming PM as soon as I registered, much appreciated to be liked! I've been toying with the idea of becoming a special for a while and been getting more serious about it, I can't see any barriers really. I know there's a deadline coming up in December for the next intake so if I'm going to jump in I should do so before then. I'm a student at Glasgow Caledonian and I think serving in the force would be a fantastic experience and I genuinely think I've got a lot of varied experience I could bring. I'm only 21 but have worked or volunteered as/in events, computer networking, security/stewarding, charity…

What dates does everyone have?

Hi folks I am currently a special constable and now at my final interview for the regs, Am looking for some scope in which i should prepare myself for?? i know that you can say what exact questions i may be asked as this would defeat the purpose for this interview if everyone knew what they where going to be asked, I'm just looking for some advice if anyone on here has had there final for example is it more scenario based for more about you and your opinion?? All help and advice would be appreciated stevie

A DEVASTATED wife and her four young children were being comforted this week after her husband, a popular police sergeant, collapsed and died while playing football in Hamilton. The police community were in mourning only five days into the New Year – after Sergeant Barry McGinley suffered a suspected heart attack on the pitch late last Thursday afternoon. He survived by his wife Collette, and four young children, all believed to be under six, including a two-month baby. Very sad news indeed. I worked under Sergeant McGinley many times and he was a great man. Rest in peace - my thoughts are with his family and colleagues. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lo…