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I just had a phone call from recuitment confirming I passed my interview last night for specials and now have my medical on the 22nd July. Yippee I can't wait :biggrin: Thank you to everyone who has helped. Cat

Please excuse my anonymous posting as i have posted here many times before.. I am planning to apply to the MET Specials soon. But I am concerned about the drug test that the MET do at application. Last week I took an unprescribed valium to help with sleep, after having an awful weekend trying to convince my partner life is worth living and to help his suicidal thoughts. In the morning I realised that I shouldnt have done it as it could impact my application to the police. Is valium a banned substance for application? Should I just wait 3 months and have a hair cut before the drug test (if I get that far on application) Have I ruined my chances with the Specials? …

Hi, Just wondering if anyone here can offer some advice on working as a single mum in the MDP. I am currently going through the application process and have my medical hopefully next month - just waiting for letter to confirm. Do the MDP have a support network/service where you can talk to people who are single parents or peole that can offer advice on schools/childcare etc? I am sure I cant be the only one!! But dont know where to start to talk to people in a similar situation as me really - any tips or advice would be great. Thanks

can anyone give me some examples of... *community and customer focus *effective communication *personal responsibilty *resilience *respect for race and diversity i have my interview with sussex specials in 2 days thanks... please answer even if your not really sure

Does anyone have their assessment 11th or 12th July?

can't wait got my start date for west yorkshire police on 12th october, very excited but have a couple of questions..... i currently live in middlesbrough so i am going to have to move before i start and wonderd will i have to have the area i move to pre- approved before i move? and when will you find out what division of your force you will be based at. i know my 2 year probation is split between the training school and a university and a placement division, just wonderd when i would find out where it is cheers

Right i have a few questions about how the day will unfold. Mines on the 30th july for Sussex and im a nervous wreck already! First thing ... what should i wear, being a female , i want to present a professional image so what is the best thing to wear. Secondly, is it one of these things were your being assessed all day, so for example howyou interact with other candidates etc? Thirdly, do i need to take anything with me accept my passport? Lastly, How long is it till you get the results? Thanks for the help in advance! =]]

Hello everyone, I passed my medical on the 17th, when should i ring recruitment to ask the usual questions? I have heard that they are not very helpful? do i just stick it out for a month or so or shall i ring them after a week or two? obviously i want answers but will i get any if i phone them soon? maybe im just getting ahead of myself if anyone can help please do?????? thanks andy

hi I am curious as to how many either are back squaded (back classed) or leave Hendon (either resign or get chucked out) whilst training? I am hoping that its not a lot. Is there plenty of support if you are struggling? JOHN

Hi everyone. I wonder if anyone can help me with this query. I noticed when I filled out my application online the word count has increased from last year,ie 120 words is now 250 words. Does this mean we can write upto 250 words or write the minimum of 250 words ? I am hoping its upto the word count,if I am wrong then I may have failed the paper sift. Thanks for any replies I may get in advance.

I just wanted to find out what any current probationers/officers' experience of the running test in riot gear was. I was told at my information evening that we have to run 500m in 2 minutes 40seconds in full gear when we do OST. I'm not a good short distance runner but train at a track regularly and know that for me to run it in that time in weighty gear is going to be very tough. Have any of you done this test before? How heavy/bulky is the riot gear? If you can't do it do you get back-classed? Any tips?

Hiya! Quick question: how long does it normally take to find out if you've passed the medical? I went for it an took the questionnaire back home to get get the Dr to sign it. Sent it back and its been 16days now?? Should i worry...i've passed everythin so far and just waiting for this, vettin and refs. thanks

Hi anyone know the A/C pass rate for staffs? Did mine on 07th July and just waiting for the results. Am hoping I got through but very bored of waiting now xx

HI All, Still can't believe i've crossed the finish line...it's only really starting to sink in now (got the call thursday 2nd) Big thanks to anyone who took the time to post their advice, comments and experience on the GMP recruitment process - i got a lot from this forum: it's been invaluable!! So...who's joinming the rookie ranks with GMP and attending the Induction evening on the 21st???