New Member Introductions

Good morning everyone. I've joined up here because I've embarked on a very long-term research project to identify what works best in policing and justice technology. I'll be looking at UK and international forces, and addressing concerns such as digital intelligence and investigations, information sharing, mobile forms, multi-channel incident reporting and so on. I'm not going to barrage the forum with questions; I've spent far too much time on forums over the years and I know that you only get out what you put in. As time goes on, I'll quite possibly have a few insights to share, perhaps on the IT procurements at the Met and Staffordshire, or what's happening general…

Just realised I'm not supposed to ask a question yet but introduce myself, I'm applying to become a special constable and I had my assessment yesterday, hello everyone!! Lol xx

I am a 32 year old mother of two young children and part time college student aiming to start a degree next year in Criminology. I am currently at the initial recruitment/application stage for a SC position and want to be as prepared and knowledgable as possible beforehand.

Hi there, I'm Andy from Merseyside, in the process of applying for SC

I am a senior policy advisor at the College of Policing but have arrived in this position with a background of 30 years operational policing within the MPS. As part of this role I will be looking to develop policy and guidance to implement a number of recommendations arising from Tom Winsor report and in particular how members of the SC should be assessed as to competence in their core role. The work will be ongoing to look at advanced or higher levels of competence and how these officers could / should have such levels of work recognised and rewarded. My main purpose of joining is to seek the views of those doing the job and ensure that whatever is developed actually wor…

Evening officers, I'm not sure what to say really as my first post. So, I speak from the heart. I am in awe of the work everyday ordinary men and women do as serving police officers. I cannot think of a more difficult job. Balancing the interests of the community against the rights of the individual. Putting yourself in situations where most people would want to avoid. I and many others really do appreciate the work serving officers perfom day in day out. So, thank you. Matt W Founder RewardOurHeroes

Alright Troops, Haggis here (Ben) I'm 15 at the moment, turning 16 soon. Lookin' to sign up for Police Scotland when I am eligible, currently attempting to get a bit fitter (Killing me), looking to learn a bit more - Been lurking around the forums for a while, decided I might as well join up and get involved.

Just has a start date for November 2015 for Warwickshire, anyone else ?

Hi, I found out about this website though a google search and found the information very useful for my application to GMP as a special constable. Hoping to learn more whilst on here. Kind regards,

Hi all, Just to say hi, My name is Tony and I'm currently post A/C waiting for vetting.

Now fully retired, 67 yo former soldier with a second career in the defence industry, I am fascinated by the challenges and solutions involved in modern policing.

Hi all! I'm a CKP-qualified 24 year old with an assessment centre for PC recruitment next month!

Hello Everyone, I'm new here and wanted to join to get ask some questions and get some advice on joining the specials. Hope to speak to you soon!! Ryan