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I have my final interview for Strathclyde police next month and was wondering if anyone has been for a final interview recently. Looking for any advice on the interview questions. Thanks very much!!!

I'm applying to fife constabulary, and (this is really stupid)... i was caught using a mobile phone whilst driving twice in the space of 2 months, prior to it being a points-awardable offence... Both times were disposed of by a £60 fine in the county council offices... Do i need to declare these offences? Also, due to the fact that i have two, and so close together... this will surely harm my chances??

What forces do you consider to be the most difficult to join and why?

Hi there guys, I have recently submitted my application for Strathclyde Police. I'm a time served Gas Engineer and level 2 Plumber. I am 19 years old, fit, strong and healthy. I am smart and potentially could pass all relevent testing. So hopefully, all goes well with that. I have a few questions though - How long (normally, estimation) does the WHOLE process take? - How do you go about being in society as a civilian to being an officer? (What I mean is arresting, say, drug dealers, then spending time with your familys in the same City Centres etc.) - Is it worth leaving my trade for? In my opinion i've always wanted to be in the Police, but I wanted to secure my tra…

i have a friend who passed the papersift for derbyshire last october but was later dropped due to a 17 year old conviction for abh that he hadnt declared. does anyone know if it would have made any difference if he had declared it? the reason he didnt is that he thought it was a spent conviction and no longer relevant. he hasnt been in any trouble since.

Evenin all, Waiting for a phonecall for the next stage of the process after passing the A/C. Is it more likly to be the fitness test or the interview? Would assume it is the interview as i can't see the logic in interviewing someone who may not be physically fit? Probably wrong though . Another thing, I'm really stressing about my final interview, being only 19 i'm afraid of them taking a less considerable approach. I know this topis has surfaced previously but at the A/C they were testing me on what i wrote down on paper, or said. At the interview they are testin my personal figure, look, speak, views etc. Anyone think it poses any problem? Ta everyone in advance …

I have passed the A/C . Got my fitness test on March 10th at Derbyshire HQ. Has anyone taken the fitness test for Derbyshire recently. Have you got any words of wisdom? How long before the medical and what happens after that? Yes, I have many, many questions. Who doesnt?

Hi there folks, I was wondering if any Forces have/do recruit individuals who may have a very minor criminal record from many years previously? I know some serving officers pick up the odd bit of trouble here and there, but what about pre-selection? I'd be interested to have some feedback. Also, those members who are ex forces and may have spent some time quick marching around the parade square for falling foul of the rules and reg's of HM Forces, were you asked about any historical discipline during your application? Now a real poser. For someone to have served a considerable number of years in the Police, to be well thought and considered a very capable officer, to su…

Hi everyone, i know this will probably be different for each region but today i've been told i've been sent an attendance form to fill out and return, does this mean that i'm close to getting my A/C date or it's just a general form that has to be obtained regardless of what stage you are at in the appliction process? Ana

I had my assessment centre yesterday in Manchester (and can I just say for anyone who has been to one already, if I ever meet 'Ashley Cheema' I will tell him to attend his own bloddy meetings in future!) and at the end they said we will hear at the latest 3 weeks on friday. I thought that the usual delay was 2 weeks so is this because of easter? Do you think it will be the full 3 weeks we will have to wait?

Anyone know if anxiety and depression go against you? I suffered on and off for a few years and had various tablets and a bit of counselling up until October last year. Since then I haven't had counselling and haven't had any medication for well over 18 months (that long I can't remember) I am in great shape mentally and have only ever had mild anxiety/ depression nothing deep. Will this go against me?

Hi everyone, Does anyone know what equipment a new starter would get issued with Thames Valley Police. Im pretty sure ill have to supply my own boots but would i have to buy anything else? Also what bits of equipment/gadgets do police normally buy themselves to make the job easier, without looking like a jobs worth that is. Thanks John

Just wondering if anyone else is appling to surrey police on 2008.