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Just wanting some advice with regards to the best course of action to take. I am 18 at the moment and currently working full time for a bank, the police however has always been my ambition! I am considering doing a 4 year degree course in criminology for which i have been accepted. I want any advice basically saying if this would be worthwhile or not! i would be 23 when the course finishes. So my questions are basically, should i not go and just apply when im 21 ( i need laser eye surgery and i know that i require some life expeirience) or should i go and complete my degree course and then apply afterwards? Any coments would be very welcome.

Anyone starting with Lothian & Borders in March? I have just passed my final interview, and am in subject to medical which is tomorrow morning.

Can anyone give me some pointers on the interview section of the assessment day after the SET and the fitness tests. Thanks

well I finally sent my application for L&B a few days ago and I have commenced my training. Does anybody know how long it'll be before I get my first correspondence? anybody else applied recently?

hi i applied for the gmp force in august 2007, i have now gone through all the stages of the recruitment process, i had my fitness on 23rd april which i passed, on the weekend a received a letter dated 24th april which stated that after the gmp had done rigorous checks they regret to inform me that i can not become a student officer. i am very confused because no one in my family has any criminal or financial background, also my brother works in the council and every 3 years they do the same checks with him and he passes all the time, im very confused does anyone have any advise for me. i was told before my fitness from the recruitment unit everything was running smoot…

Hello all, I know that this may have been done to death but just so I can get a clear answer so I know what is what would be great. Financial Vetting - What are they looking for ? I have no CCJ's I am not Bankrupt, I have an OD with a bank, which is over its limit (however working with them to sort this out) a couple of credit cards, currently being paid monthly. Is there anything here that could trip me up ? If so please highlight it for me. Thanks

Hi guys, Sorry if this is repeated, i've looked through but couldn't find anything specific. I'm applying for the met and still awaiting my day one. I went to the initial recruitment event on November 1st, submitted my application just before Xmas and had confirmation of passing the sift in Jan. Now waiting for Day One date. Is anyone in the same shoes as me? Also, has anyone just gone through the Met Day One and got any hints/tips? What is it like? Cheers, Tim

Hi Guys & Gals Anyone heard when the fitness and medical for Wiltshire will be?

I'm planning to apply to Grampian very soon and have a few questions. Firstly, are there any key points that Grampian are looking for on the Additional Information Questionnaire? Also, how soon after sending in the application forms am i likely to hear if i'm onto the next stage, as i'm away for 2 weeks in march. Secondly, there seem to be a number of books and DVDs available so assist in application forms and recruitment - which is the most useful one? And finally, any other useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Okay, iv looked on the Central Scotland Police website and got from it that you have to do; press-ups, stomach crunches (both 'til exhaustion) a 100m Sprint, and a 1 1/2 mile run in as fast a time as you can. I was wondering though if anybody could tell me how many stomach crunches and press-ups they would look for you to manage? At the moment I can do about 60 press-ups and 100 stomach crunches both at a steady pace, but i've no idea what number I should be aiming for. As for the mile and a half run.. I'm going to have to really train for that, I was under the impression that it should be in under 12 minutes however i'v been told that its less than that. so if anybody…

Hi does anybody know what the guidelines are for recruitment when it comes to things like Asthma. I was diagnosed with it at the age of 9. Since about 18 months ago, i have not needed to use an inhaler at all and can participate in my very active and physical tasks without any problems.

Do you have to learn the definitions word for word or can you learn them in your own words? If they have to be learned word for word where is the best place to get them from prior to training commencing? Thanks.

hey just a quick question.. for the 7 ICF questions in the pre enrollment workbook, do you just state 2 positive/developmental factors or expand on them aswell, as it dosnt make it clear! all help will be appreciated!