Specials
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Specials
by blakey- 5 replies
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i thought i start a new post !!! 1. what force are you with ? 2. how long you been a special ? 3. what are you looking to get out of being a special, are you looking to get in as PC ? 4. what internal courses does your force allow you to go on ?
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Hey! It's great to see you are considering a career as a Special, please see the below forum, written and managed by us (Association of Special Constabulary Officers) to see how we can help you in your journey through Policing! https://police.community/forum/1497-asco/ Thanks, ASCO Team.
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PCSO Recruitment Threads and Queries - Please use the PCSO and Police Staff section instead!
by Rosemary +- 4 replies
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Hi all, Just a quick request for all new threads relating to PCSO recruitment to be placed in the 'PCSOs and Police Staff' area of the Forum which can be found here: http://www.policespecials.com/forum/index.php/forum/101-pcsos-and-police-staff/ This way all PCSO recruitment queries can be kept together and should prove useful for those seeking information about the role etc. I'll pin this up here to make everyone aware. Thanks all
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Recruitment Guide: PLEASE READ before posting
by Rosemary +- 12 replies
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Hi All, I’ve noticed there are a number of separate frequently asked questions threads in the recruitment section. Whilst many of the questions remain valid much of the information is quite out of date so I thought I’d create a new guide incorporating the most relevant information and adding to it where necessary. This is very much my opinion on the main questions people may have and so please let me know if anything is missing (I’m sure something is somewhere!), unclear or if there are any inaccuracies. This covers very much general questions but queries such as how long the process takes and the order in which stages are completed vary from force to force and …
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Met special constable
by Paigetony- 1 follower
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So, I’ve been trying to get in the met for 10 years and finally made it, all vetting passed just before Christmas (18th dec) so the year ended on a high. I have been given my start date for training as early Feb, but I have also been given a lot of random information from friends who have been there, but a lot of it was conflicting. I’ve had my uniform fitting already, but I sure when we will be issued it as some people are told they get it before the start date and some get it after? Can anyone shed any light on what to expect? thank you in advance
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Is a Special a pathway to PC
by JC3- 2 followers
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Hi there first post on the forum so hi everyone. I’m currently looking to become a special when the applications open and wanted to ask a few questions in regards to becoming a special as a stepping stone to become a police officer. Unfortunately I didn’t try hard enough at school so I don’t have the qualifications to do a PCDA. Has anyone managed to become a police officer from a special? (It’s Leicestershire police I am apply at) thanks
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Group Discussion (assessed)?
by Wilts20 +- 1 follower
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Does anyone know what the typical topics are that are discussed in group discussions? Is it likely to be police-related or generic current affairs type stuff? Thanks.
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Conflict of interest?
by Wilts20 +- 2 followers
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Is being a CCTV operator (volunteer or paid & licenced) a conflict of interest with being a Special? The NPIA document mentions security, but doesn't mention CCTV operator specifically. Thanks.
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Specials vetting advice?
by SurreySC *- 2 followers
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A few years ago I applied for the Met Specials and was successful with my application pending vetting. Unfortunately I was refused vetting for an undisclosed reason “In the case of your application we are unable to provide the reasons for your refusal”. Having spent some time reading through the APP Vetting documentation, as I would be keen to try another application with the Met or other local force, I am even more puzzled as to why absolutely no reason for refusal of vetting could be disclosed, seen as this should only happen in instances where this may: "damage national security, result in the force breaking any law, frustrate the prevention or detection of crime,…
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Application Form
by Sheep365- 2 followers
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Im new to the forum but looking for a little advice with the application form. I have reached the "why do you want to become a special" question and although I know exactly why in my head, Im really struggling to get this down on paper! I've put it away for the night and will tackle it with a fresh head tomorrow, but in the meantime I wondered if anyone may have any advice for me?
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Becoming a special Constable in the London Met 1 2
by Hanson88- 4 followers
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Hi All, I have a couple of questions in reference to a special constable role in the London Met. I have recently had my assessment day and passed all of what was put in front of me (written,interview,medical & fitness test) etc. I am now in the vetting stage and hope to pass that side of it and get my training date soon, fingers crossed! That being said I now have a couple of questions after chatting to the employment team over email and also my current employers. Can some experienced specials advise me on the below where possible? In reference to my employers questions on whether I will be called into work as a special during my Monday-Friday (paid job) wor…
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Would anyone know, I currently work FT as Police Staff so I've obviously passed vetting. If I applied to be a special within the same force would I have to do a separate vetting or would it carry across? Nothing to hide, it's just so long winded !
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Medical - High Blood Pressure
by HertsSpecial- 1 follower
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Hi, I was just wondering if there is an actual standard for blood pressure for the medical? I have High Blood Pressure, it is being medicated but the doctors are trying to find the right balance of drugs. Will I fail the medical if its still too high? Thanks for your help
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Policing Priorities?
by HertsSpecial- 1 follower
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Hi, I have a Motivations and Values interview coming up, which is my final interview for special. Appartantly this will be about my understanding of the role and herts policing priorities. Understanding the role is easy enough via the job description and interviews with specials on the website. However the policing priorities, I can find nothing about on the website. Can anyone help me with this please? Thanks in advance.
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Financial Vetting
by HertsSpecial- 1 follower
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Hi, I am towards the end of the Specials recruitment process in Hertfordshire, having got much further than I expected, but now I have starteded to worry about the vetting. In general myself and my family are all well behaved and dont have records with the police, so that doesn't worry me. What I'm dtarting to worry about is the financial vetting. I have never been great when I has come to finances and my score is still poor, but over the last few years my overall finance situation has improved greatly. I'm now using only a small amount of my credit utilisation, have kept up to date with my payments and have never had a CCJ or IVA which is what …
