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Hi all I have applied to be a police officer and was wondering if anyone here has any examples of books/resources that you would recommend. I am after books that detail the police selection process from specifically numerical/verbal tests to the interview/role play exercises. I have taken a look at amazon etc however i would appreciate input. Is there any facility for applicants to share resources between other candidates? say for example someone becomes a student officer then no longer requires their initial text books? I know about ebay etc but was wondering if there is a area specifically for this need. Thanks Lee

Loosely based on the Northern Vs Southern thread.... Is it better for a prospective date/partner/whatever to be 'mean' or 'keen' (as the old addage goes - treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen)? I had this chat with the lasses at the weekend - we decided that the 'mean' type of fella is more of an attraction as there's the 'dark' side to them, but we thought that the 'keen' side was nicer in a longer term relationship. One of the girlies decided that it's all a game when you first start to date etc, and that us ladies are officially crap at playing the dating game - 'he's just not that into you' perfectly sums it up! So... men - does a keen lady make you want to hide your pet…

I'm in town on Monday and with my sisters 30th coming up and mothers day around the corner, I wouldn't mind picking something up then whilst I have the money (and to save a trip back into town ). I fail at buying women gifts, the only person I can buy stuff for without confusion or worrying that it isn't what they will like is my father! My sister loves clothes, more so bags and my mum loves perfume, so I was thinking a bottle of Sarah Jessica Parker for her and maybe a decent bag from next or something for my sis? How do I know what bag is good and what isn't? Thanks in advance. Edit: I should have put this in "Help me".

People are trying to sell me fake items. Insane hours at work. Insane management at work. Insane patients at work. Insane relatives. Orders being missing or misdelivered. Insane post office mishandling my packages Insane office workers at college stalling onmy refund. And newly purchased 60$ toothbrush just going up in smoke, literaly, faulty wiring while under manufacturer's warranty...made in ...USA? I think i'll go insane since i no longer have any energy to even get mad, so instead i'll just go around laughing uncontrollably.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/a...NNw7m1HgjBNFvBQ Dental phobia girl 'was eating' BTW ever tried DIY dentistry. http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/D...ch_Survey_Finds I have two phobias, one spiders, two, and this is a serious one, i sit bolt upright in middle of the night with this one. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/glouces...ire/7885231.stm Road salting 'no magic solution'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1161278/Drug-addict-beat-Army-veteran-89-death-50-jailed-life.html I hope the little Scumbag gets a good beating when he gets to the prison. I don't think he will be so brave when he is inside, they will not all be 89 and frail.

Is anyone watching the programme about the Miners strike, on BBC 4? Its about the policing of the miners strike and is really interesting. It surprised me how much violence was used however. On one day, the order was given for the mounted police to trot through the picket lines, but the footage shows them galloping over people. It is quiet shocking. Another bit showed the miners doing a peaceful sit-down protest and they were then attacked. The programmes interviews both police and pickets and it seemed that those in charge allowed this violence. Mrs T used to hate the miners so I suppose she ultimately gave the orders. Would this happen now do you think? I was too yo…

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/david_aaronovitch/article5877219.ece Interesting reading - shame people cannot manifest their anger in another way...

So, is anyone on here a racing fan? Cheltenham starts tomorrow....I reckon on Binocular for the Champion Hurdle... Anyone got any tips??

I received a curious invitation & announcement today. Apparently the current Home Secretary will be in the U.S. on March 15 and people are invited to pose questions to her on the subjects of reducing crime and terrorism. Questions are to be submitted via the British Consulate in Washington.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1160520/Muslim-PC-sues-workmates-laughed-beard.html Here we go again, someone else who cannot accept that he wasn't up to the job. 'not cut out to be a Police Officer' was the comment from Bedforshire.Maverick222009-03-09 07:16:00

just listening to some old songs tonight, and one actually made me cry! Do some songs bring up really old memories for you? Difficult times when you were younger? One song that does it for me is a Celine Dion number that was played at a friends funeral- he was 26 and died in a fire...it was 10 years ago now but when ever I hear it now it brings tears to my eyes... The song I was listening to reminded me of about 15 years ago when I was totally in love with someone who didnt feel the same way back. That gut wrenching feeling you get all came flooding back... Music is so powerful dont you think? Do you have any songs that really bring back the past?

Looks like one that won't accept CPS bullsh*t. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/7933396.stm

Dear respectable fellows, I am a PhD student working on Psychological Assessment of Police officers. lot of research has been done on identifying stress and related issues in your profession. I want your views about psychosocial issues current police are having. especially regarding the minority groups within police force. If someone is Black, asian or in terms of any ethnic minority, can share their strengths and problems. And all members in this forum are requested to reply to this topic. Its a must and will be a great help. Regards

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1159886/Youve-gunged-Mandelson-covered-green-custard-anti-Heathrow-protester-live-TV.html Slime on a Slimeball. It couldn't have happened to a nicer man(not).