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NPAS - Tactical Flight Officer
by XA84- 0 replies
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Evening all, Just wondering if anyone has any direct experience of working for NPAS specifically as a tactical flight officer, I'm trying to view or understand the medical standards required? I figured I'd ask here before going to my own HR team to ask. Thanks in advance.
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Where to live
by susan murray *- 3 replies
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HI there I'm about to sign up and was wondering about which borough to request. I know that previously officers were advised to work in a borough different to the one the were working in but I've head that it's no longer the case. Advice? How dangerous is it to live in the borough you work in? Will my car get trashed? Do crims ever really target officer's homes? If you could enlighten me I'd be very grateful. Apols if this ends up in the wrong place I'm new to the forum. Oh and another thing, I'm 49 in a couple of months- too old to start out? ( I don't feel old)
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What's the best student book for learning legislation?
by PoliceInfection *- 0 replies
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Hey all, first post! I'm currently in the 7th week of my student training, and I'm noticing I'm sort of hovering around 60% in my in class knowledge checks and was wondering from everyones experiences what they found was the best for learning the law in terms of books? thanks! jack
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books Recommended books for new recruit?
by Humez *- 1 follower
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Hi guys! I have currently been offered a conditional place for WYP. I have my fitness test and medical next week. Submitted all my vetting forms so fingers crossed should be joining by the end of the year 🤞 During the 15 weeks training, do you get given any books or do they recommend any books to buy? Looking to buy these now whilst I play the waiting game for vetting. Thank you for the suggestions in advance 😊
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History of Low Mood
by Fred Crosby *- 1 follower
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I have applied to Lancs Constabulary to become a Special and have got through to the fitness stage then medical. I'm currently on medication for low mood and have been for a while. Does that mean my application won't progress because of this?
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Help with assessment centre
by Shadyrockstar91 *- 1 follower
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I have been invited to the assessment centre for the role of MSC and the pack I received informs me that all parts of the assessment will be completed on the same day providing you pass part 1 which is written and structured interview. It goes on to say we will get our results on the same day. I am worried about the fitness test, I have done some running in the past and I'm aware that 5.4 is not hard to achieve, although I mainly cycle everyday so will that help me to complete the test? Whenever I run, I seem to get out of breath even though I'm generally fit and healthy. Any advice would be appreciated.
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met police SC training 18th march 1 2 3
by kcl16- 1 follower
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Hey guys, I'm starting my met SC training on the 18th (weekend course) and just wondered if there was anyone else on here doing the same? Cheers.
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Pre-employment learning?
by LittleRed *- 1 reply
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Hi all, I'm wondering if you can shed a bit of light on this. Some of the new recruits alongside me have had to do pre-employment learning before starting the IPLDP. However, a few of the others have bypassed this and just waited until the actual start date. Does anyone know the reason why some didn't have to do the pre-employment learning before induction? Thanks in advance!
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Public order
by alextheman- 1 follower
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I am told that if I am successful onto the police graduate scheme, I can specialise after 2 years. I think I'd really enjoy going into public order. If I specialise in this, would I spend most days as a normal officer in my borough on a weekday, and then when public demonstrations arise I just get drafted in to help? Or would I be doing public order all day every day moving around the country? Also I'm curious - how are graduates viewed within the force? From social media and forums I can sense a lot of resentment to the met's new aim of bringing in more graduates and drafting them into higher positions.
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North Yorkshire Police Special's Training Start to Finnish
by NothYorksSpecial *- 4 followers
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Hi there, I planned on documenting my training start to finish so to speak, just to let prospective applicants know the processes of one force start to Finnish. Saturday 01st October 2016 0842- arrive at police HQ Newby-Wiske (it's a fantastic old country home which unfortunately is being sold by the force this year and moving into new premises, we're one of the last I takes to be trained here.) 0855-eet the rest of the applicants on my course, turns out there are only 8 of us, 6 females and 2 gents. 0910- after brews have been made and the biscuits have been opened we all sit down for a general natter with each other and the trainer and she's really nice and …
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Mg forms..
by LaurenceJ96- 2 followers
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Anyone know what each MG form is for?
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Use of Force, powers and policies 1 2
by Samuel Bache- 15 replies
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I am planning on doing several posts on key topics I have learned about as a Special in training that will hopefully help others who are going through the process, help the knowledge stick in my mind and allow others with more experience to give me constructive criticism on areas my knowledge may be incorrect in. I hope other specials out there will find these posts useful especially now as there are exams to pass throughout the course (for my force anyway). I understand that with a topic such as this, what is learned in a classroom environment differs greatly out on the streets. This is primarily aimed at those sitting exams to gain attestation. A key point to remembe…
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TAC comms and impact factors.
by Samuel Bache- 3 replies
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Good evening everyone, i'm back again! This is one of several posts on key topics I have learned about as a Special in training that will hopefully help others who are going through the process, help the knowledge stick in my mind and allow others with more experience to give me constructive criticism on areas my knowledge may be incorrect in. TAC comms (tactical communication) is what is used by Police officers to relay commands or requests to others in order to gain control of a situation. TAC comms are particularly important when using control skills on subjects so it is clear what it is they need to do in order to reach a state of compliance. For example when appl…
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Reasonable suspicion/ belief, grounds and arrest.
by Samuel Bache- 0 replies
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Right then guys and girls, I promise I am nearly done with all these posts regarding my knowledge checks! This one is regarding reasonable suspicion/ belief, grounds and necessity for arrest with some caution thrown in to. I have typed up my current understanding, but I must admit this is an area I have found hard work to get my head around. When would/ should you cation someone? 1) When you are going to question someone regarding an incident you suspect they may be linked to. 2) If someone makes a significant statement. 3) After an arrest. What do we need to make an arrest? Reasonable suspicion > reasonable belief > reasonable grounds > arrest > cauti…
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Search and PACE.
by Samuel Bache- 5 replies
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Evening all! Since I am approaching to the final few weeks of my training as a Special Constable, I am revising hard to get all the knowledge I have learned to stay fresh in my mind. I am planning on doing several posts on key topics I have learned about as a Special in training that will hopefully help others who are going through the process, help the knowledge stick in my mind and allow others with more experience to give me constructive criticism on areas my knowledge may be incorrect in. Lets start with searching and the PACE sections that go with it... There are three mnemonics that are important to remember when conducting a search, JOG, GOWISELY & DIE. JO…
