Specials

Would it be possible to apply for a graduate scheme if you are already a PC who has completed a degree part time? Just curious before I make the decision to move from full time education to part time. Thanks!

Hello, I am currently waiting to hear about my appeal for my application being terminated. I believe that my appeal is very strong. The appeals process says you should hear back from them within 21-28 days. it has now been over 32! Has anyone been in this position? Who do I contact regarding this/ complain to? My life is currently on hold until I hear. Thanks.

I was jut wondering if anyone had any information on this or experienced it. I applied in 2012 to my local force as a special and ended up getting stuck in the middle of a resource share with another force and ended up having to more tests etc then my vetting took a while. I had a email at the start of the month after enquiring saying I had passed everything and theyl be in touch in 6 weeks time with details for the next training course which will be in July, they've now today opened up external recruitment for regs, I would like to apply but I don't want to have to start all over again to potentially lose everything. Has anyone got any advice or been through it?

I've applied to be a SC but a few months prior I had registered interest to become a retained firefighter & had not heard anything back until today when I had a letter about doing the national firefighter selection tests. I have read previous topics stating that you would need the permission of the Fire and Police chief to undertake both roles? Is this true? I've also read threads stating that being a retained FF is no longer on a "precluded occupation list" If anyone has any definitive answers about this it would be great as there are contradicting posts about Will

Does anyone know anywhere online that I can practice the sort of tests done at assessment. Basically just maths tests and the scenario judgement type tests. Obviously I could easily google a generic maths test, just wondered if anyone knows of a place to practice assessment type tests.

In a PCSO application form I have, the following question is asked: "Please give details of any previous or current applications to any police force in the UK, for example, for a police officer, police community support officer, special constable or support staff." I obviously understand the 6 month rule for PCs (due to the Assessment centre) which I assume is similar for PCSO and Specials (?). But surely, the question should be "Have you applied... in the last 6 months?" and surely each assessment centre is different as the requirements for a regular PC are (rightly or wrongly) different to that of a special or a PCSO? Am I missing something, or are previous unsucc…

hello i am wondering if me being a peer mentor and going through fire drills with the new children to our school would be classed as delivering an important message Abby

It's been a while since I've sat down and revised so to speak, and It is all a bit daunting. I'm about to start revising and reading up on the A/C to become a PC. Just wondering how people split up their revision and times? Any tips appreciated

I'm just curious. Would you fail your medical by being over the maximum BMI if you were a body builder? From what I can see they just outright deny anyone above or below the limits they have set, but surely someone who is mostly muscle should pass this?

Hi I'm 17 and I'm currently doing my A levels and I'm quite interested in policing, so in the future I would like to eventually become a Police Officer or work for the Border Force. One of my family members was in the police and I did a work experience with the police last year, so I do know a bit about recruitment etc. I know that at the moment many forces don't ask for academic qualifications, although recently some have started asking for A levels or CKP or you have to have been a special for a few years. However, I don't really want to put all of my eggs into one basket and limit my career choices so I want to go to university after my A levels and perhaps study P…

Hi Just finishing uni next year and my local force will have openings till next year. The dates fall in perfectly. I'm worried about one thing. My family. Members of my family have been convicted of fraud though it was a non custodial sentence as long as she payed it all back (that was the terms). After they separated I live with mum now. I have no debts or any trouble with the police at all. I also have mild asthma which never gives me issues, do have a blue inhaler just in case, but can run 3 miles without any problems non stop I meet all entry requirements, actually succeed them at all high grades I also have a massive range of technical skills ranging fr…

Hi all thought I'd explain a ridiculous situation I'm in for your comments/advice. I found out recently that I had failed Security Vetting for the role of a Police Constable. On being initially stunned, I called Vetting and they were really helpful. It would appear that many years ago whilst I was still in the Forces I applied to an outside agency for employment which meant I had to go through a higher security vetting clearance by way of interview. I answered all questions asked of me to the best of my knowledge and completely told the truth. I didn't get he job and got a refusal letter which didn't explain the reasons for refusal, end of. Instead I left the Forces jo…

Hiya folks, Does anyone know if there are any planned recruitment books for the new process and competencies?

Hi everyone i have my fitness test next week was wondering what i should be eating and drink before i go running? And what not to...