New Member Introductions

Hello, I am Naomi, 28 and after considering it for the past 7 years have finally decided to join the police force. I currently work in heritage so it will be a complete career change, but it is what I have always wanted to do. A few questions: I seem to have decided to join when no-one is advertising jobs - does anyone know of anywhere where you can look at all the forces in one go to see who is recruiting - the Police Could You site has not been updated for quite some time. Although I am a graduate I have decided to go in at entry level rather than persue the HPD scheme - however is this available once you join? (In case I change my mind - after all I have no idea whe…

Hi everyone, been watching the forums for a while and thought id join, not in the best mood as some people will notice my 1st Topic but hopefully im here to get it sorted out with all your kind help! Regards, Dean!

Hello, Just a quick message to say hi. Already browsed for a couple of hours and uncovered some great info so thanks to all. Ryan.

Quick hello to everyone to say hi. Have been a P.C.S.O. in Staffordshire since Nov '04 and have to say the role over the last 5years has changed so much. Waiting to apply to be a P.C. but in todays current climate no one has the money for recruitement so just bidding my time doing a job I love.

Hi! Just drop by to say hi and hello! Glad to be part of the community! Looking forward to learn and share knowledge with all of the members here!

Hello, I'm Alan. 32 and in the middle of an application to join Cleveland Police. I've passed the application stage and got through the assessment. The next step is a final interview. It's been 16 months of long waiting and I have joined here in the hopes of getting some help and support with the next stages. Also to potentially meet others in a similar situation as I am. I currently work in a call centre, which is not the most active of jobs. Some tips and physical improvement and conditioning would also be greatly appreciated. So, "Hi". Nice to meet you all.

Hello guys im interested in the police force as a career opportunity, love watching things like Road wars ect ect... i also love dogs and all animals so i was thinking about joining the Dog handling section.. I have a couple of questions but im only young (16) so im just wondering: What age can i join the police? Also what paths has people chosen to go down with the police and what people like about the force :) Your help is much appreciated :) Kieran

Not much about me really, I'm a US citizen for the moment. Nor do I work in the LE industry. I just have a major interest in the fine work that the UK police do. I've come to this site to find information about police careers in various places in the UK and information on the possibilities of becoming a UK Citizen if its even possible. If not now, then in the future. Most of my interests involve computers. Much thanks and nice to meet you all.

Thought I would come in and introduce myself I am hoping to start the recruitment process this time next year. I am planning on doing the coppers course at a local college in September if my application gets excepted fingers crossed. In the mean time I am planning on studying as much as I can and continuing on with my fitness. Would love to hear more from other mothers out there though either in the job or going through the recruitment process. I am lucky enough to have my dad as my major influence and advisor regarding the job although he has recently retired. Glad I found this forum big thumbs up.

Hey i just found this website while researching career paths i'm 16 and very much want to join the police force :) So hello all, any of you got any decent tips on joining the force. I really want to be a detective but i think you have to be in the force for 15 years or something like that which i don't mind doing at all.

I am Claire Armstrong, since Paul's sad demise I now run Safe Speed. Found at http://www.safespeed.org.uk and our forums at http://www.safespeed.org.uk/forum/index.php Just in case you wish to reach me ... I believe wholeheartedly that : the motorists responsibility is to drive or ride as well as they can, improving their skills, knowledge and abilities, the Country's Road Safety Policies need to provide a fair, proportionate and unbias non profit non political system, proper and intelligent research, engineering and road safety (and traffic management) policies are implemented, and sensible, proportionate and appropriate enforcement is provided by well trained …

Hi all......Final interview for Strathclyde Police on Monday and bricking it!!!!....I just thought I'd mention how helpful I found the information available on these forums. Thanks to everyone who has posted the smallest snippet of info, please continue to do so.....Fingers crossed all goes well on Monday :-)

Hello all apologies for my ignorance of etiquette, i`ve been posting already without saying Hi. Retired early last May after 14 yrs,- all frontline uniformed. Nice to be able keep in touch with the good guys and if i have any knowledge from my years in the Job that may help i`ll always readily share them. Its now my ambition to beat the `18 months to 2 years before you croak` superstition attatched to retirement.

Hi everyone, I've just become a member on here but stumbled across the forum a short while ago. From what I have seen so far I think I will be on here everyday getting valuable info from all you guys & gals lol! Like I said I'm from Merseyside so wouldn't mind chatting to anyone else whose been through an application with them. Looking forward to chatting with everyone Thanks Chris

Hello Everyone I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me in giving me some advice. I have been invited along to a Interview with Northants Police in March and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what to expect? I dont like Interviews at the best of times.Lol Thankyou for taking the time to read this. Sean.