Regulars

Having recently passed my transfer interview to lancashire, i have been advised not to sell my house yet as i may not get through all background checks and security clearance as some people fail this part. i cant see it being a problem as none of my immediate family have any criminal convictions and nor do my wife's (who i met after i was already in the job.)however her mum and dad are in horrendous debt (>£100k!!) and have numerous ccj's etc. What i need to know is will this stop me getting into lancs? i had to supply lancs all of their details. What things are they actually looking for? if i dont get my house sold and a new one bought up north then when we move, my…

Hi, I attended Force HQ today and was fitted for uniform and my warrant card was prepared. I would like to thank this site and it's respondents for it's help during the whole process. (14 months from start to finish). Now the real hard work starts. Onwards and upwards. Good luck to those still in the pipeline. Crinkly.

has anyone got anytips on how to pass the form etc

Anybody been to the AC and then felt they could have done a lot better? I feel my interview went pretty well, along with the maths test and verbal reasoning. But I have major regrets over the role plays, I think I may have repeating myself a little too much and the third role play I ended up stumbled for the first 10 seconds because it went clean out of my head what I was going to say, I did end up getting it back on track though. As for the written, I felt I could have got more in if I had extra time. I only got a few of the main points in and then the resolutions. I just can't help but feel like kicking myself.

I am worried about the criminal history of my mothers husband and if it will have a negative impact on my application. He has quite a colourful history to say the least. I am 30 years old married with a child and have lived apart from my parents for roughly 10 years. My mother and Father divorced around 8 years ago and she met this wally and decided to marry him 4 years ago. Will he have an impact on my application considering we try our best to have very little to do with him and perhaps see him once every few months for half an hour at the most (he knows we dont really like him)? My mother usually visits our home alone.

What happens if i do no declare a minor warning in my application and i get through to the final stages? Will my application be binned? Can i just say i "forgot"

In March 2006 i was approached by a girl on a night out and to cut a long story short she hit me and i hit her back. Unfortunate for me she was then Hospitalised and i was arrested, Because i admitted to hitting her more than once (Which could have been self defense) I was Cautioned For GBH. I was totally devastated as i had always wanted to join the Police Force and after sending my Application in was told because of the Caution i wasnt allowed!!! I had never been arrested before and was quite peeved cause it was no way my fault!!! How long does this stay on my record? and when (if ever) can i apply again???

Hi all, Got my Fitness test this Friday for Merseyside. Anyone else got it this week? Fingers crossed. Just want to be sure...I've read many places that the Bleep pass level is 5.4 Is this true? Also, has the grip test really been taken out? So focussed on this...I'm already boring my whole family with only talking about the application process etc. God help them if I get in. Thanks in advance.

Hi All, I am starting my training with the met on the 11th feb, anyone else out there in the same boat? I have a couple of questions, when do we find out what borough we will be posted to? Is it normal for them to give us one of our 6 choices? Has anyone stayed in finchely section house? does it have internet and is it nice??!! Any help would be gratefully received!

Is financial vetting conducted upon the applicant only, or would the applicant's partner be vetted too? From the forms I've completed, I'm under the impression that my partner and parents will be subject to security vetting only. Can anyone clarify this, please? Many thanks in advance. DM.

I have read many post refering to peoples financial situation and I am really really worried about mine; I had a loan that fell into arrears when I was a teenager and I have arranged for a payment plan with a company owned by the bank. Now I am more financially responsible I am thinking of applying for a new loan to pay off my old loan completely, and then pay off my new one with no arrears attached to it. Does anyone think ths is a good idea? the amount I have to pay off is not a huge amount, only about £2500 but the thought of having my application thrown out over this is causing me major panic! If anyone can help out I will be most grateful!

Hello People, I'm a newbie! I applied to join the Regulars in February last year and after nearly a year i have passed all tests, vetting etc.. and have my medical coming up in the near future. My only concern is... I suffered with mild anxiety due to problems sleeping on and off for approx 3 years and was prescribed anti depressants on and off during this period, i was also suffering from the odd panic attack which was associated with the anxiety. I have never been depressed. 18 months ago i had cognitive therapy which really helped and since then i have suffered no anxiety symptoms or panic attacks for over a year. I have no problems sleeping and my mental health is …

Hi folks just wondering if anyone knew whether the recruitment is still on going at Strathclyde and what the current situation is ? I have the aplication to complete and wonder if there is till delays with them restricting their instake.. Many thanks