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Hi, not sure if this is the correct section, lets hope :) Right, I sent my application (online version) about a month ago, and im unsure whether or not I should have heard anything back by now? If anyone has any idea, I would really appreciate it. Regards, Dale

Does anyone think that the traditional style police uniform consisting of white shirt and tie seem outdated and impractical? I've applied to BTP, and I know that all officers in Scotland now wear black combat style trousers along with black lycra polo shirts, which makes the wearing of the stab proof vest less sweaty. I must agree that a white shirt certainly isn't practical if you end up rolling about on the ground with a suspect. On the other hand, the shirt and tie looks more professional and the public seem to respond to that image better. The new style Scottish uniform was recently criticised in newspapers for looking "facist" and members of the public found it t…

Does anybody who went to the assessment centre last week know their results. Lincolnshire recruitment rang me today to say i'v passed.

Has anyone else had the OK for this yet? Got my phone call last Friday and welcome pack on the Saturday, I'm still a bit shocked and don't think the reality has fully kicked in yet. Though underneath I am hysterically happy :D/ I am trying to remain calm! Would be good if there's anyone who wants to meet up in the canteen on day 1, we can be nervous together!

Hi.. Does anyone know what finance checks are done... I have had in the past CCJ which I have declaired and given a certificate od satisfaction but my credit rating is not very good. Any ideas people as I am getting a bit worried about it :cry:

Just wanted to wish all those who I've met from my intake, a very happy Christmas and a Merry (but not too merry!) :wink: New Year!! See you on 2nd!! Woo hoo!!!

Hi Im due to start with staffs police on 8th jan 07, is there anybody else on here who as got the same date?

I unfortunately failed my police fitness/physical test in late August. I failed on the pull section of the test with a score of 32kg. My push score was ok at 42kg. I have since been working on improving these at the gym using regular equipment (bench press/seated row/millions of press-ups etc) and felt I had made some significant progress... untill i found & joined another gym today which has the DYNO machine to practice on... and I pushed/pulled even worse results than at my fitness test!! (29kg pull and 35kg push) Is there a secret technique that anyone could let me in on or am I just too weedy? I have another fitness test at the end of November so im starting …

Just a quickie - when you hear the buzzer and enter the room - are you expect to say the first words? "hello im so and so the CSO - I believe there's an issue I can help you with" - etc etc. OR, will the "customer" immediately hit the accelerator (metaphorically) and start ranting/talking etc etc. And if so are you expected to skip the pleasantries and immediately begin digging for information etc? Im not sure what i'd do :?

Good Morning everyone! Hope you all had a good christmas! I have a little bit of a problem in the fact that I need somewhere to live when I start in Caterbury on Jan 29th. As I'm from North London, I plan on relocating anyway but I'm not sure how to go about finding somewhere, not wanting to leave it till my induction week at Maidstone, I'm in a bit of a panic. The other thing is that my first posting is to North Kent so this hinders me in deciding where to look for accomadation even more! Any thoughts, pointers, phone numbers, websites etc would be very helpful and I'd be soooo grateful! Thanks guys! Good luck to everyone starting in the New Year! Sooz

I am awaiting my assessment day results this friday 22nd. I am more than positive( without arrogance) that I have passed, as its my 2nd resit, after failing by 1%. That was my english. The day went great, I flew through it all , no problem. Having the matrix from the old assessment day helped no end too. My problem. MY brother has been done for drunk driving, had a messy devorce and has had the police out to him 3 times for violent behaviour, now he has a warrant out for non payment of a fine. I believe my mum has paid this since. Also , my son , who is 13 lived in an address that was raided for drugs, They found a small quantity for personal us…

Has anyone heard about their BTP applications that had to be submitted by August (2006)? I am prepared for a long haul but am looking for inspiration!

Have a great break everyone! Zane

Hi, Although I'm hopeful I will pass the A/C, if I don't pass I would like to apply to become a PCSO until I can become a PC. My quandry is Essex police are recruiting for PCSOs and deadline is 12 January..arrgh! My A/C for police officer is 4th January, so I won't have had the results in by then. Is it possible for me to apply for PCSO now in case I fail the A/C. I don't want to look unprofessional as I am really comitted to passing my A/c, but at the same time I don't want to fail and have to wait six months for them to recruit again. any advice appreciated, ta :)

Hi Everyone, A freind of mine has passed everything to become a PCSO for North Wales, however, he has been told that if he was going for the regulars then he would fail on the hearing test. I know from previous posts that alot of people have issues with their eye sight and have it sorted through different methods. Is or has anyone been through this and is there something that can be done about someones hearing to ensure it is suitable to be a regular police office. Just on the top of all this, why do PCSO have different medical requirements to a regular police officer? Are they not doing a similar job to regulars? Interesting to hear others views