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Hi there, does anyone know if Wiltshire have a formal interview?

can anyone tell me what the shift pattern for derbyshire constabulary is? and also, can anyone tell me where the classroom based training is carried out and is it a degree course and if so, to what level? thankyou

I am currently going through the training to join as a special constable and im a little bit unsure of what kind of boots im looking for. Its Central Scotland Police that im joining and so I was wondering if anyone can give me recommendations on what kind to get, also are we allowed boots which have steel capped toes?? Any help would be greatly appreciated Louise

Got my AC 1st May and the roleplays are the one thing I am properly worried about. Main things are: 1.) If I don't say the right thing and they can only say specific lines do they just look blank at you till you DO say the right thing. 2.) What to say if I've forgotten something out of the preperation. 3.) Whilst I can always challenge offensive behaviour etc and be empathic etc just don't like the thought of not knowing whats coming when they can't have a proper conversation, just a scripted one where I don't know what they're allowed to say. Someone ease my worries please

hi there i have just passed my a/c centre with a mark of 62% but i am a bit worried about my medical. About a year ago i went to the doctors about my anxiety and he prescribed me anti-depressants and beta blockers basically to calm me down, i was in no way depressed just slightly anxious in some situations, i am over it now and have been clear of the pills for about 4-5 months. what do people think the verdict will be from any past expereicnes? James

Having transferred my Cheshire application over to GMP a couple of weeks ago, I got a call from GMP recruitment on Friday asking if I can attend Sedgley for interview on 15th April. I'm sure the interview will be similar to the final interview I successfully passed with Cheshire, I just need to read up on GMP. I know you cant say exactly, but what (ish) do they ask at interview? Do they give you situation examples and ask how you would deal with them etc? Whilst speaking to recruitment on Friday, they did inform me that should I be successful, there are intakes in Aug and Oct, and they will be looking at putting me on one of those

Hello, Had a vetting interview today; all went well, although the interviewer threw in a great Colombo "oh, just one more thing..." at the end. I got confirmation the next Devon & Cornwall Assessment centre is September/October.

Had my A/C today at 1350hrs - home now at 1800hrs. Had to travel to Coventry ! Think i failed it though, I prepared so much and was happy with the work I had done but I certainly wont be getting my hopes up. It means so much to me, so I think if I assume I failed then it wont be quite as bad if I actually do !! If you know whwat I mean. Thankyou to all of you fro your help and support too !! Mark

Hello Everyone I have got my A/C on the 26th of april 2008 so hopefully i pass that, but i was just wondering in 2004 i had a car crash and broke my leg and my arm on the left side and i have got plates in both my leg and arm. I am fully fit, i go the gym reguarly and can stand/Walk for long periods of time. But i was just wondering because of my past injuries would this fail me at the medical. thanks George

Hey!! I Have my fitness test for GMP on the 23rd April, Im gonna be fine with the bleep test and to be honest I think I'll be ok with the strength however, on lots of these posts people are saying that its all about technique and not how much weight you can push/pull. what exactly is the technique?? please help!!! Joanne

I'm currently waiting for an assessment centre date with Merseyside and have heard through the grapevine that it could be around June time. If this is the case II'm a little concerned because I go on holiday to Dubai from the 12th until the 20th. Just wondering if anyone else has ever had a dilemma like this? I'm not worrying at this moment in time as I may be ok but what if I am given a date when I am away can I do it at another time or would I have to cancel my holiday? I am desperate to do another assessment centre as I failed my last one by 2% and was gutted but I've just paid £1250 for my holiday and can't afford to be throwing money like that away. Any advice or…

Hi guys. Im currently going through basic training in the Royal Navy but its not what i really want to do, as i have always wanted to be a police officer but had planned to do it after my naval career. After much thinking i have decided i want to go for it now, so want to leave the Navy now and apply. My question is, will it go against me that i have left the Navy early, as i have only completed four weeks basic. Would it look like i lacked commitment or would this not be an issue? many thanks