New Member Introductions

Hello there, I joined this forum to get advice and information about police work, as I have applied for the Northumbria Police. I am Chinese(British born and bred). 32 year old(damn, getting old....)I can speak Cantonese and Mandarin. I have served 5 years in the British Army, Signals. I am currently working in China as an engineer at the mo, but getting made redundant in January because of the economic down turn. Then a friend in the police asked if I want to join as they need some who can speak Chinese to join the police force. So I submitted the online form and start from here. I hope the police work can be a job for life. Charlie

hi all, i am a Speed Reduction Officer , looking to discuss techincal issues and equipment with other SRO's

New to the forum and just wanted to say hello. I have just passed day 1 assessment and I am going for my medical and fitness test next week

Hello everyone I have just found out I have passed my application stage for a Poice Officer with Cumbria Constabulary. This was my second attempt but worth it all!! Now studying for the Assessment Centre as much as I can. This forum has some really great tips Sarah

Hey, just thought id pop in and say hi been reading the forums for a week or so now and can say there's a lot of very helpful info on here! My names Tom and I'm currently going through applying for Sussex, haven't got much more to do got my med on the 8th Jan so getting closer! not sure how much ill get to post on here but i know where to come if I need any help!! Cheers, Tom

Hi all, I'm Alasdair and I'm currently mulling over a career in the force. I'm working in corporate finance, and given the inherent lack of job security in this sector at the moment I'm re-evaluating what I want to do with my life. I believe a career in the Police will be a rewarding change of direction, and have joined this site mainly to see if this is the case and whether I'm looking at the job through rose-tinted specs or not. Outside of work, I do a lot of mountain biking, running and climbing and am also a swimming coach. Alasdair

Hi. My name is Andrew, and I am currently in the processof applying for the position of Police Constable for Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. I have recently received feedback from my apploication form and have just sent off my vetting form and attendance record. How long does this next stage take? I t said in my letter that it could take a matter of months?! I am tremendously excited, but am not sure wether it is too early to get excited at this stage. I am currently in the process of training for the assessment centre and the exam, role play and interview stages look really tough going. Is it a good idea for me to contact local stations and ask to speak with serving …

hi folks. i have been reading this forum during my application process and it has genuinely helped me. i have my final interview for strathclyde police on Tuesday 09/12/08 and hope that some of you guys have some good tips for the big day. i'm really nervous that i will mess it up...

I am finally getting round to making my first post on the forum. My name is Karen and I am a Special Constable for Strathclyde Police. Hoping to become a full time Police Officer in a couple of months and do the career I love.

Hi to all I'm considering making a second application to the police, just got turned down after failing a PIRT, cos I was only a few percentage out on my numeracy test. Previously I've had some unqualified experience in health care, i'm trying to find direction to get into the police. Could anyone give me some advice on how to improve my numeracy skills and prepare for the other assessments please. I'm thinking of applying to the Specials, as my recent application was as a PCSO. It would be much appreciated.

Hi Every1, T this is my 1st post. I've got my assessment on Fri and would really appreciate some advice. It's actually for the Port of Dover Service which I'm lead 2 believe differs from the regular force. Any pointers would be a massive help. Cheers

Just a quick introduction..... I'm currently a Temp Sergeant with Dorset Police. I have been a Police Officer for 12 years. I am married with two children and live on the Dorset/Hampshire boarder. I was wondering if anyone has been through the new promotion process ? Since it was introduced in Dorset there has been an influx of qualified Sgts with no or little chance of a posting...Has anyone had the same problem? Voyager How do you place the correct rank indicator on the screen?

Hello all I have just passed the assessment centre for sussex and have my fitness test in feb(should be ok for me as I am a sub five hr marathon runner),Looking forward to getting started but feeling a little aprehensive as well . About me I am 36 Married no kids and three cats, I enjoy running and also compete in sprint traithlons,In my spare time I am a sgt instructor with the sussex army cadet force based at crowborough. Its a pleasure to meet you all and I look forward to screaming for help when I need it

Hi, Thought I would quickly introduce myself. I'm not in the police force, I was searching for some info with regards to work and came across this site. I work in the security indsustry hold a DS and CP licence, I work in most sectors within the security industry. I am also currently at uni studying for a degree in protective security management. I enjoy sport and keeping fit in general, including martial arts - been learning for a while, over 12 years, still learning new techniques... Thanks for having me as a member, I think that's all, anything else you want to know just ask. Regards lildev666

Hi I have bought some cd's and stuf on how to pass the assessment centre and they are really helping me but i stil feel like i need more help on the numeracy tests. I am struggling with the maths and only has a couple of practice tests for it. I am wanting to buy a book which has lots of practice questions on the maths test as i think i need all the practice i can get. I was hoping someone could recommend one which they found helpful? thank you so much.