loopy bunny blaster Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I've been considering a few career paths recently as i havent really made my mind up and joining the police is a front runner currently, does anybody have an advice on doing so? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongski Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 go 4 it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 may the force be with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 go 4 it I Second that...my father was a copper...he had a great life... go rural beat bobby if you can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I Second that...my father was a copper...he had a great life...go rural beat bobby if you can... oh and have an easy time :yp: great advice.sums up the mentallity of people in this country that dont want to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 And what the **** do you know about it Col? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'm with Dirty Harry on this one. Beat bobbys are the best way way to deal with everyday crime. Proper community policing is far more effective than what we have now. Proactive not reactive policing is what's needed to start cutting down on crime and the fear of crime. By all means have response vehicles as back up, but 'front line' policing should be carried out on foot, providing a highly visible precence and deterrent. A good community copper can gain the trust and cooperation of the community he/she serves and provide a point of contact to local residents. The information and intelligence he can gather would be invaluable. Unfortunately this government have seen fit to use PCSO's to carry out this role as it's a cheap option. A strange thing to say Col, that rural bobbys don't want to work? Most rural crime is committed by 'outsiders' and a good rural cop would know his community well and soon notice unfamiliar faces around farm buildings, remote houses etc. I know if i lived in a remote area i'd feel happier knowing the local plod were around keeping an eye on things. Wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Joining the police is no mean feat these days either, which sets an example to me of the standard required. My son is looking into it and it is not just a case of getting three GCSE'S B or above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) oh and have an easy time great advice.sums up the mentallity of people in this country that dont want to work Are you having a laugh...we were brought up in the country and my father was the village bobby.....we had a great life...it was nothing to do with not wanting to do hard work you muppet.He wanted to be a copper for the job security and to be part of something...,not to fight every weekend in a pub brawl....he was a very well respected man with lots of friends from both sides of the law...He enjoyed being part of the community he worked in,sadly not the case today with young buck coppers not knowing there **** from the elbow...Just out to make a name for themselves,with no real grasp of how a community works,and not knowing the people they are serving....Looking at your location col,i can imagine you have very little respect for your local plod...dont tar everyone with your scouse attitude.....he worked from 15 years old till the day he died you idiot..... Edited September 13, 2009 by smig4373 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 im sure being a copper is not easy,no matter what you doi have a very good friend who is a police sargent and he is on the go all the time, hard work. so col you dont know, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'm with Dirty Harry on this one. Beat bobbys are the best way way to deal with everyday crime. Proper community policing is far more effective than what we have now. Proactive not reactive policing is what's needed to start cutting down on crime and the fear of crime. By all means have response vehicles as back up, but 'front line' policing should be carried out on foot, providing a highly visible precence and deterrent. A good community copper can gain the trust and cooperation of the community he/she serves and provide a point of contact to local residents. The information and intelligence he can gather would be invaluable. Unfortunately this government have seen fit to use PCSO's to carry out this role as it's a cheap option. A strange thing to say Col, that rural bobbys don't want to work? Most rural crime is committed by 'outsiders' and a good rural cop would know his community well and soon notice unfamiliar faces around farm buildings, remote houses etc. I know if i lived in a remote area i'd feel happier knowing the local plod were around keeping an eye on things. Wouldn't you? well said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 were i am now, can be a bit of a dive at times. because of this i have come across a few coppers with a chip on there shoulder wich put me off a few of them, BUT there are also a few that i have known since i was about 16 that really know people and like to chat and find out whats going on in the world. we used to sit outside my house at half time when watching footy and drink in the sun and one copper used to come up and we would make him a cuppa and just have a crack with him. so i say do it mate, just dont let the bad times get you down mate. john boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I've been considering a few career paths recently as i havent really made my mind up and joining the police is a front runner currently, does anybody have an advice on doing so? Cheers You wont realy know until you try Hope you like paper work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 And what the **** do you know about it Col? about what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley29 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hi mate, I joined up after leaving the army. As people have said, there is plenty of paperwork involved but there is also a lot of the fun stuff that most of us joined up for. Depending on which force you wish to join, it can take a long time to get in. I was waiting for 2 years for a start date. If you have any Q's then feel free to Pm me. All the best Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 about what? about being a rural beat officer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalex Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I've been considering a few career paths recently as i havent really made my mind up and joining the police is a front runner currently, does anybody have an advice on doing so? Go for it. If you decide later that it's not for you, resign. You are not compelled to stay. On a more positive note you will have good job security and a fair pension scheme. Pay and promotion prospects are fine in all, a good package. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 A mate of mine waited for nearly two years to get in due to diversity guidelines. They applied to his employers for a reference too which ### him for any kind of pay rise or quality of work while waiting to get in If you are a disabled, black homo you will get fast-tracked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Best job in the world. you'd see the very best and very worst of all humanity. do your research and if you can speak to a cop f2f for real details. good luck.....the first 20 years are the worst! fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 about being a rural beat officer! oh i see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 If you are a disabled, black homo you will get fast-tracked Really....i'm in...does it matter if i aint got a uk passport... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 From what I have heard from a few serving coppers there now is an unwritten positive discrimination policy in recruiting. If you are from a ethnic minority, or homosexual, or both, then it is preceived to be easier to join that is you were a straight white male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 From what I have heard from a few serving coppers there now is an unwritten positive discrimination policy in recruiting. If you are from a ethnic minority, or homosexual, or both, then it is preceived to be easier to join that is you were a straight white male. Not quite true - its not unwritten! Mate of mine recently joined the Met. Before the final interview she was invited to a sort of 'training day' where they gave you a few tips and practice interviews. There was not a single white male in the room and it was confirmed to her that this was because they had not been invited. They were expected to take their chances without any help. Even if you qualify it with a nice friendly word like "Positive" it is still discrimination. The more this sort of thing happens the more popular the BNP will become but some in authority are just too stupid to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Go for it mate. My dad served 30 years in Cheshire and i have several mates in the job. Would be good to get some proper police out there with life experience Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Our son-in-law tried to join as a PC, but the waiting list was too long, so he joined as a PCSO, and then, after a year, was able to join as a PC. Our daughter spent a couple of years as a Special, liked it so much that she joined as a regular too. Two different routes for getting in, and perhaps a way of seeing if you like working in a disciplined service before you fully commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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