New Member Introductions

Hi all just joined the forum as it seemed to the largest of the police forums. I'm in the process of leaving the Army (PAP10) after 6 and a half years (Infantry Piper) and hope for a career with the soon to be Scottish Police Service as soon as they are recruiting and I have a discharge date. Don't worry I won't be posting loads of questions that are already answered elsewhere (as happens on Arrse) just thought it a good idea to join to see if I pick up any helpful info along the way. I've looked over the Strathclyde application forms and got stuck on the community involvement bit as I'm from Sighthill in Glasgow and joined the Army at 16 to escape the place though I hav…

Hi, I am brand new out of a crisp bag -. Although I was christened kicking with the other foot, I do believe that the concerned Alliance MP, with backing from her associates have made a mistake in terms of the British Flag in relation to the city hall. As the Government are intervening,for them to say such a decision which has been enforced has been incorrect, would then say that the Loyalist unemployed youth of N.Ireland's current destruction and aggression would be correct and such behaviour acceptable. Currently living in Liverpool, even the Loyalist factions are also undertaking protest, however, this is being carried out within a peaceful arena! The majority of t…

Hi i have my SET exam on 4th of December, does anyone know if we get our results straight after? Also it states on the letter we are detained for 3 hours? why so long? thanks :)

Alright? I'm twenty-five, female, from Edinburgh. I have been able to apply to L&B since October 1st but won't be submitting anything until mid-January. Anyone else is even a slightly similar position?

I really just wanted to say hello to everyone first of all :) I just started my application for Lothian and Borders on the 1st so I'm currently working on the 4 questions that are asked at this stage. I was just wondering if anyone who has been through the application process (particularly for L&B) could give me any useful advice or insight. The part I am most worried about is the first interview as I have read that the questions that are asked can be quite extensive. Thank you!

Hi all, I've been in the job (GMP) for 6 years in total and have just joined this forum in hope to get some info about most things but in the immediate about the ospre part 1 sgts exam in March next year. Hope to get some good advice and some much needed kicks in the right direction of which package is best to use to revise! cheers Pete

Thought I might as well say hello. Have been wanting to join the police as a regular officer for ages but, with the lack of recruitment, thought I'd join TVP as a special. Two weeks before my training starts, TVP opened up 250 slots and I managed to get a place so I'm also about to submit my application for regs. (typical! get through the application process, vetting, etc.. now have to start all over again.. hopefully it'll be worth it) G

Hi, I have recently and very patiently completed and sent off the BTP application. Unlike other forces I have been in contact with, BTP clearly state that due to the volume of applicants they do not always notify those who are unsuccessful which can be a bit of a pain being left in limbo! The other day I received an email saying ..... Please except this as confirmation that your application will be going through the sift process. I didn't expect a reply....is this procedure? I have never applied to BTP, and I appreciate their recruiting process sbrather different in comparison to the likes of Strathclyde. Does anyone have any knowledge of what to expect at the assessm…

Hello everyone, I signed up to this forum last week and the topics have been very interesting to read. I am currently in my third year of studying a Crime & Policing degree and plan to apply to Essex Police over the next year or two. I have always wanted to become a Police Officer since I was young and all aspects of the profession interest me. Look forward to reading your posts, topics and opinions. Thanks :wink:

How's it going everyone?. My names Danny and I'm new to the forum. Just thought I'd introduce myself!.