New Member Introductions

Hello, Can anyone give me some info on the MET training please, I just wanted to know stuff like : Do you stay at Hendon every night ? How long the days last ? What can you wear ? Do you get travel paid for whilst on training That sort of stuff Thank you

I recently found this site and decided to join today. I am considering a complete career change and hope to join the CNC if I do make the change. I am already working on my fitness and have requested an application pack. I have studied every piece of information I could find on the CNC, but I will be looking through the information here for some tips and advice (fitness test, the initial 14 weeks, shift work etc). I'm also already looking ahead and will be looking into what it takes to pass the sergeant exam and if or how that affects the options to specialise after the 2 year probation period. I'm starting to think I've found my calling, but at 31 it certainly took long …

Hi everyone!!! My name is Elif!! I am 36 years old and have a daughter who is 5 and her name is Eren!!! i have applied to become a police officer for Met in August, had my Day 1 on 22nd Jan!! I always wanted to become a Police Officer and I am very nervous, the results are all I can think about!! They advise us that we will know by 23rd Feb (my birthday!!!) but do you think that I might get the results before? Thank you and good luck to everyone

Hi All, I am an ex wpc, and my hubby has three years to go. I have read somewhere that we can contribute up to 50% of his salary into AVC's before tax. This would seem to represent a huge saving, of 40% as it would be taken before tax was deducted. The scheeme run by Standard Life, has lower running cost than normal for police, of 0.6% and has risk ranging from 1-7 dependant on what you choose. I have not yet recieved the pack from St/Life. Could anyone advise me of any alternative? or do you think this is a good way to go if we can afford it? Thank youx

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd say hi. Started with GMP in August 2008 and have 2.5 weeks before I start my tutorship. I'm a bit nervous but really really looking forward to putting everything I've learned so far into practise and learning more. Never worked shifts before so that's a bit of a worry, but I'm sure I'll manage it ok.

Good morning to you all, I have just recently applied to Northamptonshire Police, so am awaiting the results of the papersift - I currently work as a civillian staff member for the same force... I applied once before to a different force - passed the papersift but then had to withdraw due to becoming pregnant. My daughter is now 3.5, and will start school full time in September, so if I pass the timing would fit in very well. Fingers crossed. EllsBells

Hi everyone, how are you all?my name is Jessica...i am glad i have found this website it is very helpful, i have applied to the Met police and have my day 1 in march 3rd, i am very nervous and have been trying to do alot of prep for it....i havent always wanted to be a police officer, it was actually the last job i wanted to do, but since going to eid in the square and knowning more about it,it has been on my mind everyday and i have realised this is something i want to do as a long term career....well thats all just to intro myself take care

Hello All, Just wanted to introduce myself on the forum, I had my assessment centre for Cleveland Police on 4th Oct '08 and managed to pass somehow?! As you can see by my join date (3rd Oct) I stumbled across this site a little late, but still managed to read a few good tips and experiences, and I've been checking back regularly. Just waiting to get a date through for the medical / fitness, so would be good to hear if anyone is in the same boat. Apologies for leaving it so long to introduce myself, better late than never I suppose!

hi, Im looking for some help, Im re-applying to Strathclyde and after speaking with a very healpful PC at Jackton she advised I get my fitness to a level I know I will be able to pas the running, 1.5 miles in 16mins, Im female and have just turned 45, as I have passed the entrance exam 7 years ago I dont need to resit that, and she said I could hear really quickly when I put in my application form. How soon do you think it will take for me to reach a level of fitness to pass this test. I have been doing low impact aerobics about 3 times a week for about 4 weeks, but Ive yet to attempt a run.

hi all im starting northumbria tomorrow and im really nervous esp about the whole fitness side of things does anyone now what the fitness training is like in the first few weeks i have ashma and running is a problem

Hi everyone - spent time in Surrey as a traffic officer and then patrol sgt - resigned in 2001 but still keep in contact with a number of my collegues - hope you are all keeping safe

Hi ladies and gentleman nice to me you all. Im looking to join the police and am living in Essex. I understand that there was a recruitment drive in september for Essex Police but that has since finished . I decided that i should apply for the met because they are currently recruiting but to get an application pack you have to attend an event. That event is today i planned to go up and chat to some officers etc but due to endless railway engineering works/chinese new year and imminent snow on the road ive decided its going to be a bad idea and stayed at home. Im now worried that im not going to be able to apply and miss out again Im going to try ringing their recr…

hi everyone i dont know where to put this so i put it hear sorry if it is in the wrong place so hear it goes 2 years a go i had a foot injury and will this effect me geting in to the police and i am looking to join Greater Manchester Police or Merseyside Police or any other near wigan and can you tell me which will be the easys to get to from wigan to the different stages of the recruitment stages thanks in advance sam3210

Hi all, I'm a newbie, but I want to join South Yorkshire's police service as soon as I can... They're not accepting new admissions at the moment, but do you know when they will be? I'd appreciate knowing, I've pretty much decided I want to be 'one of you' hehe Thanks for your time, Dave