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Hi, Just wondering if some people in the know can tell me if there are any further stages of west mids recruiting after the a/c than background checks, fitness and medical. I have passed the a/c, does this mean there is a job offer just pending the outcomes of both the checks, medical and fitness tests? Thanks in advance

Hello, Was wondering if someone could please put my mind at ease. I heard on my assessment day from another candidate that just to pass the maths question , you need to get 18 correct out of 25. Can anyone confirm this or not? - I really hope this is NOT the case as I only got to question 19!

- i know what the partnerships do who work with the police, but where can I find solid examples of the types of organisations that work in partnership with the police? Thanks guys L x Paper sift .. passed Nov 07 A/C - Passed Feb 08 Fitness Test - Feb 08 Passed Final Interview....coming soon!

Hi guys, Right.... I have just left school and I am 16. I am currently set down to do ICT at college in September providing I get the grades. But in the last few weeks I have been thinking of doing Public Services at college and then applying to become a Police officer after the 2 year course. I also know a few people that go to police cadets as a social thing (dont know much about what goes on there...i have never asked them) which I am thinking of joining. I have always wanted to become a police officer ever since i was little but then i started to get into ICT but i have found it boring recently and want a little challenge and want to become a PC. I watch allot of p…

Please, I have my a/c in a just over a week and I would like some help in writtinge a letter when solving problems. 20mn isn't alot of time (at least for me). Can anyone could help me to maximise my chance of passing the test. I guess there must be a recognised template and what sort of questions we will be asked(I know the list can be endless). Thanks, phil

Hi I have got my interview and medical for GMP in June and whilst any tips would be appreciated for my interview,i have searched various sites and cannot confirm the location for training weeks 3-17 National Police Training Centre,can anyone confirm exactly where this takes place? Cheers Ian

Calling all female applicants, have any of made use of the fitness postive action sessions forces are meant to offer to women? If so were they of use?

hi was jus wondering if any1 knows the strathclyde eyesight standards for people not wearing glasses, seems to b diff for lots of forces, i have seen the home office standards and some scottish forces seem to b diff. any advice would be much appreciated. cheers

Just wondering how long the actual medical examination takes? About an hour or so? Have it next week! Cheers

Hi, Dont know if anyone can help with this question... I am just coming to the end of my two year probation period , nearly finished the dreaded NVQ ... however , earlier this year I had a period of about 5 1/2 months off sick and on restricted duties due to a back problem. Training have told me that to extend my period of probation by 3 months they need to start reg 13 procedures ... anyone know of this is correct? There is no issue with competence or ability , this is purely to allow an extension of the probationary period. Thanks in advance!

Dear All Today i got a letter saying i had failed my background checks. I have no Convictions and work as a Prison Officer, my family work in the nursing profession. I believe it may be because i have a very poor credit rating. I have not had any CCJ or been bankrupt. Can anybody give me any advice please as recruitment will not give any answers. Gerry

Just passed my fitness test today. Thought it was fairly easy until I realised I passed then my legs stopped working so only got a score of 5.6! Must have been a psychological thing I think!! Just some references to chase now before the medical is booked!!

Hi all Ive recently sent off the application forms and contrary to everyone else it seems I worry more about getting all the details of my past correct than the competancy questions. My current worry is this : I think I may have been exactly one year out with one of my previous addresses. Do I tell them when Im not even sure that A) I did get it wrong or B) They give a monkeys as long as all addresses are on there, or will that just get the form screwed up in a ball and thrown into the muppets bin ? Also the months of residency at addresses when going back 10 years were a bit of a guessing game when we start talking about years 1998 - 2000. I also have issues with the…

Hello, could anyone tell me what the percentage is for the maths and english tests is to gain a pass for West Mercia? Also, how long do the tests go on for and how many questions are there roughly? Any help is much appreicated. Luke