Regulars

Hi everyone , as I said in a previous post I failed the assembly for the force I applied at , I had 54% and needed 60% Is there a list of force pass rates , a force I could join with 54% or do I have to wait until the 6 months to re-apply ? Many thanks

Hi, I had my final interview a few days ago. If I am successful and pass; ill be concerned about the eye test. I recently had an opticians eye test and without glasses/lenses with both eyes I could only read 6/38. I know the requirement un-aided is 6/36, but is there any leniency on this at all? I am willing to get my eyes lasered but would the force be happy to still consider my application whilst I got them done if I was successful at the interview or would I have to start from the very beginning again? It's took me over a year to get to this stage and id be so disappointed if my eye sight holds me back on the career I really want. would appreciate any help or advice !

Hi all, I start my initial training on Monday and have a few questions which I hope you can help me with: We have to arrive in business wear, what is common business wear? Can you be posted in your hometown? After the 12 weeks training you move onto tutor phase, what is this? What will the training consist of? Thanks in advance!

I have always thought of the Army as a backup plan if civilian policing never materialised, and I was wondering if I could send away applications to both at the same time? Thanks. :)

Hello, I've recently passed my final/senior interview and just have the medical and fitness test remaining. Obviously my official offer will only come after these are completed along with my vetting and reference checks. My issue is 2 of my last 5 jobs ended via dismissals. I'm assuming this will not look good and might flag a serious consideration for rejecting my application? On both occasions the reasons were officially stated simply as 'gross dismissal' however on closer inspection neither were all that serious. Does anyone have a clue as to what the process is regarding references? How might my application go with these issues? Many thanks for any advice!

I'm in Scotland. I took my form in to be signed by my doctor to confirm I have detailed my medical history and haven't lied about or omitted anything. As far as I can see this will take no longer than a few minutes. My mouth hit the floor when she said that would cost £120. They also don't seem to understand they are not doing the medical - they are verifying the information. Anyone else happy to share what they paid? EdinburghCal

Hello, With regards to references I was dismissed from 2 of my previous 5 employers. Is this likely to be an issue when it comes to references and checks? Any advice would be great. Thank you

So I've been invited for my Day 2 Assessment with the Met. They've emailed me several documents and the instructions are somewhat confusing particularly for the reference section One of the segments asks me to; C. You MUST provide details of two personal referees who are, or were, working in a professional capacity. Family members or close friends are not suitable. The referees must have known you for at least 5 years. Well this a problem, because I don't know of anyone that fits such a criteria. I don't know of any professional or ex-professional individuals who have known me for 5 years straight. I've only been employed for 4 years. I can't use family or …

o, I have got to the referencing / medical stages of recruitment which i'm obviously pleased about. As with every stage of police recruitment there is complications and uncertainty. Police will be asking for references, they emailed me today to ask if it's ok to go ahead with getting references from my employer, so I think it's only good manners to explain to my employer I may well be leaving in the medium term however I obviously don't want to resign (I've not got a job offer or a start date). I'm not sure how to approach this because i'm not sure how my boss will take it. On one hand we get on well but on the other hand I haven't been there that long and I did say I…

At the stage of the police application where references are being requested. Are they sent via email or postal because I was thinking it would be email, but I am thinking it could be postal now. Had to put email and home address for them so. I had an email saying they are being sent today but my referees haven't received them by email?

Hi, just wondering how much uniform we get issued at Tulliallen. I.e how many shirts trousers etc? And are we able to buy extra? Thx in advance