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Hi there, i'll try to be brief.. Really interested in joining Thames Valley within next few years, although there may be some issues to consider, was wondering if anyone could offer some advice... 1 - I've contemplated joining as a Special Constable first, although due to my current working commitments this would be impossible - I work for the MOD and find myself working abroad on a frequent basis, usually with not much notice (which is great with a family, as you can imagine...). I have a few friends in various forces who've all suggested I apply to be an SC first, would not having Special Constable experience go against me? 2 - I've never been in trouble with the Pol…

Just recieved my results for Dyfed-Powys assessment centre and passed with 57%, the only problem being they only have 48 vacancies this year and with me being in 56th position have been put on a reserve list for 12 months. I'm really torn about whether to stay with them and hope some higher placed people transfer or drop out, or try to transfer my score to another force. Do many other forces offer an over 50% or 55% pass rate? Is it Difficult to transfer scores? Is there any hope for me????? I'm hanging on by the skin of my teeth here and I'm determined not to let go of this

Hi, when i was younger, i had an accident playing football and broke my wrist. I had to have metal pins put in to correct the break. My wrist is now fully functional and i have full movement and strength in my wrist. But im not sure if i will be accepted becasue i still have the metal pins in my wrist. Please any suggestions.

Hi all, Just a quick question to ask if anyone has failed the hearing test on their medical for the met. I had my day 2 last week and failed the hearing test due to being in the army for 5 years, and have been put on medical hold. I have seen the hearing specialist and have to return for more tests. Has anyone been through this process and what are the chances of being rejected for this. The specialist has also restricted me from doing firearms, dog handler, responce car and any other noisy enviroments. If my hearing is good enough for the army why not the police?

Can anyone out there tell me what exactly are the ramifications/consequences to/for the 'Organisation' (Force) breaching the Police Regulations..??!

Hello I haven't posted much on this forum but actively read a lot of posts and trying to keep updated with any news that people have. My situation was that I was one of the 250 applicant officers cut from Essex police in 2010 due to budgeting and In the meantime have struggled to move on with my career - I work in HR and I get paid ok etc but I'm just not passionate about it and constantly I yearn for the gates to recruitment to open again so I can have another crack at getting into the job. I miss that feeling I had when I passed my medical, fitness and vetting back in 2009 knowing that my career was falling into place and I had lots to look forward to with regard to…

Does anyone know, if a force prohibits you from applying to them if you've already applied to another force within the past 12 months, do they actually check past applications on a database or are you safe to apply? Thanks

I joined the police 8 years ago on the mainland, moved over from NI. Always intended to move back home again into the PSNI. Like most people, applied several times and got rejected seveal times at the 50/50 part. In March 2011 the 50/50 process was terminated (apparently) as the quota had been met as recommended by Patten. So, i'm getting a little excitied now at the prospect of transferring back to NI now. Although, Mr Cameron would have to go a throw a spanner in the works by financially raping everything public! Brilliant. Anyway, The recruitment section of the PSNI website has yet to be updated. The only most recent update to the recruitment site is that there…

Just to let everybody know Central Scotland Police have opened their recruitment window for police officers. Check out their website. http://www.centralscotland.police.uk/careers/index.php Unfortunately I can't apply until June. Good luck. Jonny.

IS any force recruiting at the minute wether it be PCSO or Regulars ?

Hi everyone, i unfortunately failed my first fitness as i couldn't do the strength test, i have my 2nd test coming up in 2 1/2 weeks and would really like too hear from anybody out there who failed their first test too, what did you do too help you the 2nd time around?I know this may sound silly but i just COULDN'T get the hang of the dyno machine, it seemed the harder i pushed the lower my weight was, i think i was pushing fast rather than with effort if you know what i mean? sorry for rambling!!!

hi, currently im in the royal marines as a recruit and will be leaving due to injury, i am very interested in joining the police. i was wondering where on earth do i get a form to apply as i have been on their website and it seems that nowhere is looking to recruit more police. thanks chris owen

For those of you with an iPhone or iPod there is an app called Lolo Beat Burn for £2.39. The app has a number of setting: Walk Walk-Jog Run And 3 levels Begginer Intermediate Advanced You can set the session from 15-60 mins and off you go. The great bit is that it plays your music (or the in built ones) to the beat you need to run at (or walk). It also has a trainer talking to you offering motivation. It's a great app I've used it to pass a 9.4 beep test after an injury. I found having tunes I like in time with my footsteps has pushed me on loads. It's easily increased my workout by about 30%. For anyone training for a beep test this is a great…

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Hey everyone, I'm new to the forums. Just after some information about Northern Constabulary, I'm currently in the application process with the force but having heard much for a while and was wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me or has heard anything? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.