New Member Introductions

Hello there, new to this forum, I thought I would see what is what. Im a serving cop 8 years in, all on response, I work for a large force in the northern sector of the country. Interests include depriving myself of sleep and getting injured/assaulted on duty. Careful, Im delicate....

Hi to you all First off a big thanks to the site, I have only just registered (as you can see) but have been visiting the site for a little over a year now. The advice and guidance have proved useful as I have just completed my first week of training. The re-assurance provided by some of you guys in the Student Area is excellent, and has helped in the 2 years I have been waiting. Anyway as mentioned have just completed my first week and have already realised the importance of having others to turn to, even if it is just for a whinge - so decided to sign up here. A word of advice to all those waiting to begin - it is so worth the wait, be patient and once you have joi…

Hi there, Currently work in Comms for Sussex and applying to be an officer there. Just passed the assessment and have fitness in a few weeks. Have to say have found lots of help and advice on the application process on here so reading all the tips has certainly helped!

Hi everyone, My names Jo and I have applied to Strathclyde police, I am sitting my set test and fitness test on the 28th July, bit panicky but im working hard so will hopefully get through!!

Hello, I have my initial interview on 13th July, only got my letter on Friday, so I have 2 weeks to prepare. I am looking for some help/tips on what info I should be looking for. Going to go to my local station early this week, but unsure on what to ask. Any information would be great. Thanks Lori

god , i have passed my set, initial fitness, initial interview, home visit, final interview, medical and i have my final fitness tomorrow and i feel sick! i exercise reguarly and the dr at my medical told me i had great lung function for a girl and knew i was a runner from the results but my 1.5 mile times seem to be getting worse, always less then 14 mins but sometimes not much! i have jelly legs and am papping it:( help advice hints???

I have received a letter for my initial interview, which is the 12th July, so I have 2 weeks to prepare. hopefully I will not make a complete hash of it. Good luck to you Yvonne with your interview.

Hello All, I am a long-time reader and first-time poster ! My name is James and I currently work as an estate agent in Cumbria (yes. boooo!). I recently applied to Cumbria Constabulary after having spent a couple of years gaining life experience on the advice of serving officers. I enjoy sports such as downhill mountain biking and snowboarding and can be normally be found under the hood of my classic mini known as 'Red Robin'! Looking forward to speaking to you all. Cheers!

Hello everyone, my son starts full time Nursery in September and I have decided after 3 years of staying at home looking after him to attempt to join the Police, something which I have always wanted to do, just waiting for Kent police to start recruiting on the 14th of July and I'll request and send an application from off. I suppose the Met would be a batter choice as I live in London (almost on the border of Kent, and easy to get to) but I have been advised by a serving BTP officer that I would find it hard to get into the Met being a white male, I don't know how true this is though. He also advised going through the PCSO route and then going to full police but in all…

Hello all. Fairly fit and well and succesfully fighting off the results of murder attempt several years ago. It still seems like yesterday. Computer on-line, (pet) guard dog and re-entry into the world of motorcycling have made a great medicine. Worked for a workers newspaper for many years which included a few breathtaking and romantic visits to E.Europe working mainly amoung newly emerging 'democratic' trade unions in Hungary and Kosovo (mineworkers). Worked (contract) for U.S. Navy as translator cum-english teacher at U.S. Navy Exchange, Agnano S. Italy. Iv'e also lived in the U.S. for just over a year. My present interests are motorcycle theft in the U.K., and the eff…

Evening all - I have passed my assessment day and now have a date for my final interview; Thursday! Has anyone got any last minute tips and advice that could see me through? I have more than 13 years of military experience to take with me, but it is so different entering a new world. Any help is better than none! Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone!

hi all, got my start date for WMP for mid September. Really looking forward to it. Id just like to say this forums already answered loads of questions and been really helpful. Thanks very much

I have got a date for my final interview with GMP at the end of this month. I had my assessment centre on 30th January 2008 so have been waiting a while. I know the next intakes are October 08, January 09 and March 09. Anyone else in my position? The whole process seems to take forever, does anyone think there is a chance I will make it for the October 08 start? Have just found this site on google, its great!

Good afternoon folks, I am applying for Strathclyde, and this site has been great for picking up things relating to the application process and other matters relating to the job. I'll keep you up-to-date with my process.

wow people here are so funny are you all really from police? i wish in my country we had such cheerful policemen as well :) if you don't mind non-uniformed here i'll stay... for a while i promise not to bother you in your professional topics