New Member Introductions

Hi! I work on an acute Mental Health unit where I have regular contact with the police, mostly regarding missing persons detained on a section 2 or 3 of the MHA. Thought this could be an interesting forum to join to get the POV of the police regarding mental health law. Will post specific MH questions as and when I think of them, plus other general policing questions.

Hi All, I just thought I'd say hello. I'm just waiting for a start date for the control room. It certainly takes a while to get into the job but reading a lot of your comments, it's well worth the wait! Cheers

Hi, Just found website and I've find it very interesting, so this is my first post, ever!!!!! I'm in the process of joining the Notts Police Force, I've passed my application stage, found that out after a month and now I'm waiting for a date to goto the AC, seems like I have been waiting for ever but only been 2 months. Is there anyone else out there joining the Notts Force or waiting for a date too?

Just joined the site thought i would say hello

Hello all, I'm currently applying to D & C Constabulary. Have got through the paper sift and awaiting AC. Bit late in life to be making a career change (32), but I know I'm doing the right thing. I have spent the last eight years in the Army Intelligence Corps (thoroughly enjoyed it), but need to make a big change for my family. Any advice or comments appreciated.

Hi, I'm Mr Richard. I've been looking on this forum for a few weeks now getting advice and looking forward to applying for the Police. Now I’ve got myself a place at Sussex Police's PRE I thought I would join and get posting. I'm 20 and currently half way though my final year at the University of Kent, reading War Studies (which is really just a cool sounding name for Military History). I've been told that you can take a humanities degree and go almost anywhere you want but I've got my heart set on the Police now and I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead. Which is really why I'm here. I want to learn from the experience of others and be prepared for every step of…

Hello all!! Im 36 and recently passed my AC (after 2nd attempt ) but at least I passed. Got a start date of 12 May 2008, and have got final fitness test next Weds, and medical in Feb Also, got a CTC to get through, but hopefully that should come up clear (far as I know...) Am a husband and dad of 3 lovely kids, and a cat. Im currently a HGV class 1 driver (traffic officers aint ALL as bad as people make out lol) and Iv wanted to be a police officer for as long as I can recall, but kids/money/relationships always made it the wrong time. The time is right now, and looking forward to starting Oh and yeah... the pic IS Barricade from the Transformers film... its my s…

Hey everyone. Just thought i would come in here and finally post. I guess i have always wanted to become a traffic cop but never really looked into it properly until my girlfriend said why not have a look on the Internet about it and see if it sounds good. So thats what i did and found out about this site. It finally sunk in after my father was killed around 1 yr 3 Months ago by a lorry speeding and clipped a roundabout and tipped with a full trailer. Anyway what i really wanted to ask was whats the best way to getting a job in the force, I know I'm going to have to wait as I'm only 17/6 but is there anything i can do to prepare myself? Thanks for any info :) Rich.

Hi there , I'm new to all this forum stuff , Just logged in for the first time tonight. Has anyone out there got any tips or ideas on how I can become involved with Police dogs. but on a civilian side , Eventually I would like to join the police as a full time officer its always been something Ive wanted to do but have followed other passions , many years ago whilst at Equestrian college becoming an instructor I used to help out as a volunteer with the mounted section. But my fortee is DOGS. I am currently involved with Search & Rescue on a volunteer basis , as I have a full tme job but I have always wanted to work with police Dogs , I currently own 2 SAR Dog…

Howdy! I've been on here a while actually but not posted too many things. I've been in the job a few years but am thinking of transferring to the big smoke for several reasons. I guess for the opportunities and variety, but also because it puts me smack in the middle of where my family live up north and friends and partner on the south coast. Any views on this? What's the met like? Oh and pleased to meet you all! Chalky!

Hi, im about to apply for Greater Manchester, things im worried about are though is: 1. my weight and im fairly unfit, ive just joined a gym to help but i know im very unfit as it is 2. The security checks, as a student last year I had some bad debt so im worried ill fail on that 3. i dont currently live in manchester, i live in leeds, i would obviously move if i got excepted but would this be an automatic failure ? 4. when would i have to quit my current job, i mean what stage? 5. i have 3 points on my driving licence, due to come off in july, will this automatically reject my application? thanks

Hello all Came across this site by chance when I was a bit bored!!!! I am a SOCO in Hampshire Constabulary (or CSI as were now called) any questions? I would be happy to answer any thing to stop you lot sticking your size 9's in the middle of a crime scene ha ha ha!!! But seriously I think with the overwhelming amount of stuff that probationers have to learn now a lot of the forensic stuff is hard to remember so if you’ve got any queries just give me a message!!