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Any news? Any contact with the evasive recruitment department? I need motivating again as I passed papersift back in March 2005 and received conditional offer back in October 2005!!

Not planning on applying for the police for over a year - but I'm not fit at the moment - well atleast to the standard I think I should be. Got any tips for getting into shape rather than the obvious of running and press ups etc. PS If the test is actually this hard then how are there so many fat bobbys?

Hi all I had my medical last week on tuesday, i was advised there that i had passed but i believe i have to await the results of the drugs tests before this is confirmed (i believe they send the samples away). Does anybody know how long it takes for them to get the results? Anyone that has got through recently how long after the medical did it take them to contact you to advise whats next? When i have heard what is next? Thanks in advance for you replies can wait to get everything out of the way and to start!!!

I want to feel comfortable if and when i get to a final interview and want to know your opinions on not wearing a suit and just going smart/casual. Would i be shooting myself in the foot if i did this?

Hello, I just wanted to know if anyone has applied to lancashire constabulary during the april window and returned their application and has had confirmation that their application has been recieved as I have yet to here anything?

hey bushn, i had my medical for essex at the start of feb. i hadnt heard anything until 2 weeks ago when they sent me a conditional offer. ive since had my final offer and start on 4th june. i think it takes 2 or so weeks to get the medical results back but i didnt get notified of my passing it, as all results are sent directly to essex police. also bear in mind that they begin to run your security/vetting checks at this time so it does take a while. in my final offer i was told that they are still ongoing. my advice is to be a bit patient and try not to phone recruitment to ask them the progress of your app, i did and wished i hadnt lol!!!

hello, anyone else looking at this start date?

Can anybody tell me please what level of hearing is expected from the medical test. short of only having 1 ear , are there any things that can go againt you, ie tinitus , hearing aid etc etc. just wondering really.

Hi Peeps, I just got the call to tell me that my application has made it through the papersift stage and have been given a date for my assessment centre. Has anyone got any tips that might help me in regards to preparation etc? I heard alot particularly threads on this forum that the role plays are difficult if your not too sure what to expect! Any help, advice or information would be appreciated. Thank you! Dan

Anyone looking at this start date?

I Start with Hampshire onn June 4th (good luck to anyone starting tomorrow!) and was just wondering..... Have got my boots, but do people also have shoes, for those 'smart occasions' or do you just wear your (nice and shiny) boots? Cheers James

Hi there. I'm currently thinking about applying to the force as my local force is recruiting in July. However,i have an injured knee at the moment and currently waiting for a scan on it which may reveal an operation may be needed. Do you think I should apply and hope the lengthy time the application process takes gives my knee the time to recover, even with an op, or leave it for now.

Has anyone attended one of these support sessions recently and if so did you find it massively helpful? I am working on the three days that these are happening in my area but was just wondering if it would be worth my while attending?