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Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum but found you all answered a lot of my questions when filling out my application form for the police. I have one question which I can't seem to find the answer to, if someone can help? I know you have the probation period for 2 years & then after you can be accepted into other roles within police Scotland but my question is - is this actually possible? To do your 2 year probation "on the beat" & possibly be moved to CID or other departments quite quickly after your probation period? As much as I cannot wait to hopefully be a police officer one day, I also would like to progress within the police but have heard it can take years …

Just looking for an answer to a question I've been wondering about. As a special I work in a job that serves many customers. If a Sgt or Inspector, ect, comes into my workplace and they know I am a special, do I need to show respect? Show respect as in stand to attention for the Inspectors (and higher ranks) and call the Sergeant, Sarge. Cheers. BTW this is my first post so please redirect me If I am doing anything incorrectly...

Hi all, So i completed my day 2 for the Met, and have already submitted my vetting form. However after reading some of the vetting horror stories on here I am now worried! First all of all I have never been arrested,or cautioned or brought in for questioning. I have spoken to police twice in my life regarding two things; 1.On Christmas eve i forgot my keys, and was hanging outside my family home and peering in the windows trying to get someone to let me in. A well meaning neighbor called the police not recognizing it was me, they turned up asked me what i was doing and mentioned it was my house. they knocked my mum finally answered and obviously confirmed this. They…

Anyone know the figures it needs to be under to pass the BP reading for Occ Health? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks

I went for my medical and my blood pressure was high so I have been sent to my gp surgery for 3 readings which Occupational Health then want evidence of. I had a reading that was lower, what will they want it to be? Does anyone know? It was 130/87 would that be acceptable?

Hi all , Having now completed nearly all requirements to join Police Scotland . ( just awaiting the dreaded vetting to clear ) then I'm good to go :) I am in need of advice / guidance on how I can obtain clearance for my Father & Step Mother . They live in France . Has anyone had to do this themselves that could help me out as I have no idea where to start . Thanks in advance

Hi folks, has anybody else had issues convincing their partner that joining the police is a good career move? I've been interested in applying and have been researching over the last couple of years, however my partner is very much against it. I've put off applying until I could get my fitness up to standard, but starting to seriously considering applying soon. My brother is a serving officer so have a bit of insight already. Was just wondering if anybody had had any issues convincing their partner? She's worried about the shift pattern. I've spoken to a couple of serving officers but they've not been able to help. Does anyone know the standard shift rotation? What th…

Hi, I need to attain a CKP via online distance learning, so i'm wondering if anyone can recommend providers? It's difficult to choose without knowing what any of the internal learning platforms are like and you never really know whether the testimonials on the sites are genuine or not. I'm looking at http://www.ckpelearning.co.uk/and https://www.police-pass.co.uk/CKP/index.html Tips/recommendations would be much appreciated!

So I received the dreaded email yesterday that I had been unsuccessful this time at the SEARCH Assessment centre. I was wondering if anybody knew if the 6 month reapplying rule applies to the assessment centre only? ie can I start the application process any earlier as the assessment day usually comes 4/5 months down the line from the initial online application. Has anybody got any experience of re-applying? Are they strict on the 6 months? Does it still apply if I applied to another force? Also how long after will I receive the report from the assessment day and does this also come by email? Any help would be much appreciated Many thanks