stuart92 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 evening all, beening looking into wat i want to do when i finnish school college etc etc dad sugested mod police because id get to use guns and have a dog which is perfect for me lol wonderin if there is eneyone in or has been in the mod police and wat id have to do to join stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 If you can read and write, you are over-qualified and don't stand a chance! (Jokin' really!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Mod police are not real coppers in the true sense. They are security guards who are trained to very basic standards.they are NOT home office defined police officers. I have the dubious pleasure to regularly encounter the mod plod and by their own admission there are guys with 20 years service who have NEVER arrested anyone. It is not a job for a young guy with hopes/aspirations and/or a pulse. If you require anything further PM me. regards fuddster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 if you need to ask what you need to do to get in, do you really think being a copper is a good career path? (to find out takes 10 seconds on google) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Why not look at joining the regular police force? You would still get chance to "get to use guns and have a dog" if you chose to specialise in those areas and, if you joined when you were 19 you could retire when you were 49!!!!! Good luck with whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 'I'd get to use guns and have a dog'. Train to be a gamekeeper then? Mentioning a penchant for guns tends not to go down well in any job application scenario. I think even for MOD plod you'd need to have better justification for wanting to join. Like Fuddster I also encountered these half-wits regularly myself. All they do is man gates, check fences, eat doughnuts, do a lot of Walting and make life difficult for soldiers. Same applies for the MPGS. If you want to be a cop, join your local constabulary or, if you have no self-respect, join the Royal Military Police. Joking aside, the RMP are generally a decent bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Not all mod plod are armed and only a few get to be dog handlers. What you gonna do now then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Mod Plods are only jumped up security guards who take great pleasure in being a pain to servicemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Stuart, hope i'm not too late to add my two pennies worth. I have vast experience of MOD plod. Generally what's been already stated is correct but heres a few other points you should know. They do carry guns, they do work with dogs but generally your not able to do both, imagine try to get a shot off with an alsatian bounding after the suspect. They do tend to often be ex regular coppers who've retired, got their pension and then go for a less stressful time with the MOD, basically they are then coining it. Be warned also they have a tendancy to move you around the counrty, they are a national force unlike your local cops who work within a constabulary and so you can be local if you want. Finally they aren't classed as a Home Office force so they don't get the same pension right, ok it's 35 years from now for those thinking of joining but a huge differnce when you retire. If you are serious consider a local force, they also carry guns, far more chance of using them, thankfully though it's still VERY rare they are actually fired in this country and also work with dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Have a look at RMP mate. Proper coppers If you don't mind being hated by scumbags and you've got balls, have a look at these boys, they do a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ever since I read the first post on 'MOD Police' I've had the image in my mind of police in green, fur-collared, anoraks (with RAF roundels) riding on motor-scooters and working for the WHO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Being Ex RMP i can recommend the job Yes you get to play with guns some get to play with dogs there is always a course to go on if your that way inclined, When i joined i looked at the civvy police aswell but who wants all the **** these guys put up with....yes you are not liked by squaddies but you do get respect Don't hurt to look into it By the way mod police is ok if you want to walk around a fence all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXX73 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 yes you are not liked by squaddies Ha ha bang on the money with that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) MOD Plods are usually ex snowdrops or redcaps that have failed the interview for security guards at Lidls. Set your heights higher son. Nige Edited December 3, 2008 by Supersonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Quote......"....yes you are not liked by squaddies but you do get respect" Respect from who?.....the fence you've been chatting to for an hour? Where in the job description does it mention 'playing with guns'? C'mon wakey wakey-if you can stack shelves badly at Tesco's-then you're over qualified for the MoD Police. Personally,I wouldnt trust them with a pair of play scissors-never mind a loaded MP7. much love Fuddster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Well there you go Stuart, a few very good comments from guy's with experience. Wake up and smell the coffee mate! No, seriously, have a good think and explore other avenue's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Even better is the BNF police force. You really need to be single but what a life LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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