General Policing Discussions

Hi, I have just passed my day one selection and I am down to do my fitness, medical, etc soon. The problem I have is that I was given a course start date in April but I can't make four of the dates on the course. This means that I am going to have to wait another six months till I can start the next course in September. Is there any way around this, is it possible to pick up the modules I will miss, on the days I can't make, at a later date or with another intake? Just wondering if anyone had any advice! thanks

I am applying to be a regular however in my current employment I have a 3 month statutory notice period. Obviously I can always retract my notice if I fail, but I don't want to turn it in too early and then find myself jobless before I even know the results. I also don't want to hand it in after I find out the results from the assessment center and then have a start date that conflicts with my current employment. Can anyone advise on how I should best handle this and at what stage I should consider handing my notice in?

I can not find this answer anywhere on this site and I am sorry if I am mistaken. Just a quick question, can Specials police football matches? or is it different for each force? (I will be lancs) It will be great if someone could answer this as it is something I have wondered for quite a while.

Hi all, From a employer perspective, what makes ESP attractive to a company? What benefits does it offer the company? My employer offers leave for employees to volunteer in a 'Community Project'. The Special Constabulary doesn't fall under that category though unfortunately (according to my HR department). Has anyone on these forums managed to get their employers on board with the ESP scheme? If so, what did it take? Thanks.

Would you hope to join as a PC? I always wanted to after being a very happy special for a few years,,,I did become a PC , and I Can say nearly every officer I speak to is looking for a new job and lots are quitting some who have only been in a short time. I see myself as a mostly office based admin PC bogged down in paperwork and trying to be everything to everyone when I would rather be out on the street. Do you think the British police is in the worse condition it has ever has been before?

Hey all, I havent' found the answer in the forum, if I'm wrong my apologies. My training and experience in the police has been mostly as a detective and as a surveillance operations team member. I'm quitting the force and moving to the UK and I'm considering aplying for a job as a private detective/surveillance op. I don't know if some day (> 3 years) I will try to join the police in the UK but, just in case I would: --> When applying to the police, are applicant's background as PI seen in any matter as unpopular/getting rejected? For example, in Spain, a candidate working as a "Door Supervision" might be seen with different eyes. I hope the question doesn't …

Hi All Just want to hear your thoughts on this subject. How does it make you feel about joining the force?? I am currently employed by transport company and have been with them for last 9 years. I am on decent wage for where I live and joining Police would meant a rather large pay cut work me at least for first 3-4 years. However I am still wanting to join. Thing is my heart says go and join but my brain says, well what if they make you redundant after first or second year due to budget cuts. It seems to be risky decision at the moment. How do you feel about it guys and gals??