Specials

Hello to all you specials out there On your warrant card, does it display "Special Constable" or just "Constable". Does the Warrant Card have any details about you being a special on there?

Has anybody made the move from SC to PCSO? My force are no recruiting for police officers for about 2 years, but have opened up applications for PCSO's. Im currently a special, and love it, but i have lost interest in my day job and have decided i want to work full time in a position thats active and gives me life experience working with the police. Would you a) Stay as a special and fast track in if they open recruitment again and put up with day job you dont enjoy b) Apply to become a PCSO and leave the specials (i think this would be the case as the jobs conflict) to gain additional experiemce and knowledge of working with police on a daily basis, but loosing your …

I have applied to the regular police but am going to send off for the specials in the event I don't get into the police. Anyone have any knowledge of joining the Met special police and what is involved and how hard it is to get in? Also whilst looking at the application form I noticed the, "do you agree to having a test for substance misuse" part, which isn't on the regular application form. Why do they even ask that, I mean if you say no you might as well not bother with the application form, it isn't like you have a choice!

**After passing the paper sift** And it stated... "after a long thought out process we are sorry not to offer you an appointment" I called up and asked where did it go wrong, and asked was it the vetting? She sais, no, it just sais application rejected, the chief inspector reserves the right to do that, which is fine, but i'm still curious why. Could it be im 19?

Hi All just thought it would be nice to see how many of us there are on here or are in the process of recruitment to West Mids, have a general chat about training, duites and offer advice specific to West Mids.. So say a big helloooo!!! Kess01

And for my second post... As i mentioned in my introduction post im trying for the specials and have the application form in front of me. I had filled out the regulars form to what i thought was a high standard but was unsuccessful in the first stage so in order for my specials appc to get further im looking for the helpful and fantastic advice i know you offer In basic i know the regs form and specials differ and its the Personal Statement bit that im looking for advice on! Whats the best information to put in here and what have other successful specials put down? Im thinking along the lines of ability to work in a team, work on my own intiative and computer literate…

Hi, My wife is considering joining up as a special but can someone explain how much training is involved (how many weekends and is it at Ponteland/Durham?) and is it worthwhile? Is the recruitment the same as regulars i.e assessment day, fitness/medical etc... I start independent patrol myself on Monday so will ask similar questions but thought might get a head start here. Cheers Jeff

:wacko:how would i find out who the chief constable is for my force and how many serving officers there are? i have been told that questions like this could crop up in my interview,which is in 4 weeks!!!!!!!! i am so excited... also any hints and tips would be appreciated.thanks

Hi, im new to the forums so first post!! Just applyed to D&C constabulary, passed paper sift and waiting for next round of PIRT in October. I know regs can apply for specialist training after so many years of 'walking the beat' (5 if my information serves me right). Stuff like dog handling, advanced driving or gaining afo status. I also know that specials are encourgaged to spend a bit of time with different roles within the police, but what are they like with granting specials the chance to actually train with these groups? I am guessing that it would be far to much to wish for, for a special to be granted afo or sfo status (hey, i can dream!!) but what are my c…

I am currently waiting for my final interview as a regular in the GMP, but at the same time I am just about to start training as a Special in North Yorkshire(back up). I was speaking to an another special and he told me becuase he had been in the NYP as a special for over 2 years he was getting a straight transfer to North Umbria (whether hwe had to retrain or not im not sure). Is this true, can you do that generally or do you think it was at the Cheif Officers discretion? If so I dont mind failing my GMP interview and being a special in NYP for 2 years! Sam

now i know this is only the very first hurdle but i have waited four and a half months since i applied to hear this so i am extreamly pleased. I went out as an observer last weekend and loved it i got to ask loads of questions and i got all the answers i needed.I would recommend to anyone who is thinking of joining the specials or who has an application in to go and do the observer it gives you a true insight as to what the police are up against everyday....

Hello, Everybody. Apologies first of all to moderators and readers if this topic is in the incorrect sub-forum. Please feel free to move it to the correct sub-forum. Sorry. On filling out the Met Police Special Constable application form. I have been stumped on what to fill out for my employment history. Since I have been self employed (Computer Engineer) since leaving College in 2003. My self employemt status is verifiable as I am registered with Her Majesty Revenue and Customs, Submit Tax returns. And pay a National Insurance Contributions every month. I am hoping that any Special Constables that had the same issue, Please post their experiences and resolutions t…

...what sort of things are covered in my first week of training? I'm doing the intensive course over the 3 weeks and wondered how I could possibly learn everything so quickly!! Will I be thrown straight in there and expected to know everything or do they take time to get to know you? I know thats a stupid question and everyone will say "yes they will get to know you and make you feel welcomed" but how long will they spend on this?!! Thankssss

Hi people, just wondering if anyone can help me!. Im in the process of filling my application form, to be a special for the btp.Im just wondering if i have to do the assessment center, as ive heard that its just a interview that i need to go to?