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Hi all, Can the more informed and longer serving guys/girls, please tell me what items of equipment, that are not readilly available in the job, that is/are worth buying and those items that are not. So far I have bought/or have brought from my military service, (Other than boots), a 'Tactical Jack' duty bag, an FPN Folder (Given to me as a gift after being offered an appointment), a surfire torch, covert belt rig and a multitude of maglights. Before I spend any money before I have earned it, your assistance/advice in the can't do without categories is appreciated.

I was looking to transfer my application to West Midlands, passed the assessment centre where i am at the moment so would need to do the Fitness Test at West Midlands. Have seen the circuit etc. on their website so have seen what it entails just wanted to know from people who have already done it what they would say it was like? Very difficult? What level of fitness would you say you need? Any advice would be much appreciated

Hi, I wear contact lenses and just wonder who else wears contact lenses or glasses and how you get on with them when on shift? If you wear contact lenses do you have to take a spare pair out with you and your glasses? Any clarity on this would be most helpful Thanks Al

Hi, I am on my second day as a Student Police Officer and thought I would say hello to you all as I am sure I will be picking your brains now and again. A very slow 2 days listening to very uninteresting info but I realise it has to be done. Got an 0830 parade inspection tomorrow so off for an early night.

Hi Guys, Anyone know or have experience of trust deeds and the force? Would an app' be rejected if applicant entered into one or had one when applying? Cheers for any info!

Ive just recived a letter back from Hampshire asking for a break down of my sickness record from the last 3years before they can process my application any further, does this mean they've checked the whole form through and just need to clarify my sickness or will they wait untill they have this before checking the form through? Sickness record was 33 days over 6 occasions, 27 of these were long term due to dislocating my shoulder, will this be a problem? cheers

Hi There, just wondering if anybody has sat the strathclyde police entrance exam,just looking for some feeback. (i'm due to sit it at the end of march)

hi all, wondering if you can help me a little. I am reasonably fit to be honest, can jog, run etc and don't have much hassle doing it. thing is though, i've started doing press-ups and sit-ups to try and improve my upper body strength and strength in general. thing is I can only get about 10 press-ups before I just crumble and fall, haha. any ideas if everything would be ok if i kept at it? or if i really need to get something sorted quick?? I'm actually quite worried and do have a reasonably good upper body strength but I am trying to improve. thanks

Northumbria has opened up their continuous recruitment campaign from 25th Feb 2008 to 31st March 2009... Fingers at the ready everyone!!! Good luck to all who apply (as per www.policecouldyou.co.uk website)

have my interveiw in 3 weeks,anybody know what to expect or any tips regarding the senior officer interveiw?

I have sent off my app to West Midlands Police, could anyone inform me of how long i have to wait to hear. I received a letter on the 12th Feb, saying 28 days. The wait is driving me mad.... just want to know.

Can someone confirm that west mids police a/c pass mark is 50% as well as a final interview? I'm transferring my A/C mark over to them at the moment and just wanted to know. Thanks Mark

Hiya I am looking to join West Mercia in the future but am unsure how you get placed in the force? I would be interested in working in the north. For example, if I joined Shropshire would I be based in one of the five command areas or be spread about all of them. I ask this because i am local to Shrewsbury but would be happy to work in the surrounding areas. Thanks Jac