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deanr201

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Hi all

After some advice really.
I applied to West Midlands Police Force back in Feb, and i still have not heard a reply from them, after looking on their website it states that if unsuccessful you will recieve a letter within a few weeks.
Applications for police officer are now closed.
Does this mean i have been successful or not.
 
Hi mate,

In police service you should normaly get a reply within first 8 weeks and if you fail the paper shifting then they will infrom you in writing giving your more info on what part you failed ie. 5 competency questions etc and give you the grading aswell (A-D) on your questions.

No news is a good news.

You be fine.

All the best

DH.....
 
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helllo mate
i have the same problem i am in university and i applied in Augest i think,
i still have not heard anything myself, but it takes a varied amount of time, pending on security checks and stuff.
can take weeks or months, but like dark horse said no news is good news.
so keep your head up, you never know

all the best
 
Hi all

I am also in the same position I applyed early September. I applyed for Manchester last year and it took like 4 weeks for them to reply saying I was unsucessful. It has been longer than a month this time I know it takes time for Security checks etc etc but like Jaymacca said no news is good news. I have a good feeling myself. Let us all know when you get a reply as will I

Thanks
 
A certain individual I know had a problem entering the police force, and was being rejected for no evident reason, he had great skills such as: understanding and talking to the public, had worked security, he knew how to resolve dangerous situations, Had a clean record, Experience working with people, Super fit Great personality, He also had many certificates and a degree. He was puzzled, he then filled a application form out for Merseyside police, saying he was a gay man and got the job with no questions asked.

He is now married with a child on the way, the police forces these days are looking for people who are of a ethnic minority, gay or have a minor criminal record, to reform there character, this is what he has told me personally and told me if I have any difficulties in entering the force then to use that playing card. May not be the most sensible way but has worked for him.

Basically he said you just write down what they want to hear and prove your not a dickhead, and are willing to pull your weight, then you should be fine, he said having a degree don’t make much difference at all, as they are looking for skills such as adapting to situations and overcoming them, you can have all the degrees you want but no common sense or social awareness you wont last.

Like I said I applied in September also to Merseyside police, I don’t know if I will be successful or what due to my age and other factors but no news is good news for now,

Best of luck

jaymacca
 
Yep, I think its fair that if you spend hours completing an application form, the least the force can do is acknowledge they have received it and keep you updated!
 
You try and ring the office and you get fobbed off to sum special constable volunteer shit, it’s a joke. To b honest I don’t want to run round being a total mug taking peoples names like a school teacher, might provide experience but not for me. I would want to d something about it.
In the end I thought I will just apply like everyone else, to be honest it is clear to see the people on this site in this forum are clearly seeking guidance and are interested in joining, that’s why we join in the first place, (and it is great to get advice off you guys) to try find information out regarding the police force, and all have ambition and are evidently attracted in having a long career in the force, and you just get sum jobs worth fobbing you off, on the phone who cant even understand what you are saying in the first place. (Pisses you off)

I went to a local police station to ask questions and I got a police officer telling me that I need to be in a shooting club to join the police (first I heard) what a load of bollocks, and then some chubby woman saying not to join the armed police as I will have to carry a gun…not being funny but (no shit Sherlock). And finally the volunteer card out again, do I fancy washing police cars…(no chance)

Really have to do all this just to join the police?? (Don’t think so)

Yes like Mally said they should help you or at least tell you every now and then, even just a simple email telling you what there up to and how long they expect to be, but its just all hush, after all you are applying to join and help the public and have a long term stable career in which you enjoy. Not working in bloody Tesco part time stacking shelves!!!

Sorry for the rant, not aimed at anyone, jus to clear me head

jaymacca
 
Ok I woke this morning and and found a letter off Merseyside Police. I'm quite happy right now as I have been accepted for the role of Constable. So for people who applyed for Merseyside Police in September like I did then be expecting a letter anytime. Ok now I have passed the Competency Assessment does anybody know what the next stage is so I can be prepared as much possible.

Thanks
Good luck to all that have applyed and not had a response yet
 
Ok sorry haven't been on for a while been really busy. Ok I received a phone call last week letting me know that I have to attend an assessment day on the 3rd of April. I have some information on what I will need to do but I am still apprehensive as I don't know fully what I am expected to do on the day?
 
Make sure when you have group discussion, that you use as much diversity as you can, that is involve yourself, be open and broad minded and respectful of everyone in the world.

Don't just sit there letting others speak, join in, show you have good clear diverse opinions on matters.

Remember-bullshit baffles brains. The people you are going to deal with do have brains, but unfortunately their brains don't mix with common sense. You may find the odd one who does, but its rare. Some of those on your boards may be good officers, but some will be real dick heads, only in if for promaotion prospects and they will be trying to impress ready for their promotion, so watch them and think what they might be after from you, build rapport ( look it up).
You are right, I do know of people of both sexes who have played the gay card and won, but if you are right and have the right attitude you should be okay.
It is getting to the saturation point of too many females. I knew one shift who had at least 80% female. They were pretty good, but even they needed the male image at times.
Unfortuantely its the same for promotion.

One thing don't do- don't join the Police Community Support Officers. Why? well as my old Chief Constable put it to a PCSO when he asked the CC if he could have more powers, he replied-"why don't you do it proper and join the regulars, you can have all the powers then" that was the Chief,think we knew how he thought of PCSOs out of public view. This also goes for Specials. Don't beleive that it will be a steppings tone to the rregulars, its bullshit to get 'free' policing, they have to have so many for the Gov. stats. I know lads who were specials for years, good ones at that, when they went to join, they were turned down as unsuitable-both had done loads of arrestes and incidents.
Sorry to go on. I recently retired after 30 years. Fantastic job, especially F/A ops etc.
Good Luck
 
Your best bet is to contact the recruiting office, they will tell you all you need to know. It may be that they have had a recruitment drive then stopped. so to put your mind at rest just call them, they wont bite
Harty
 
JayLiver said:
Ok sorry haven't been on for a while been really busy. Ok I received a phone call last week letting me know that I have to attend an assessment day on the 3rd of April. I have some information on what I will need to do but I am still apprehensive as I don't know fully what I am expected to do on the day?
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Its all part of the recruitment phase, dont be put off if it does not go your way, thats the way they sometimes weed out. Its all about being yourself, put yourself forward but not in a cocky or up your ass way, Be a team player and also try to self assess yourself. Good idea is to have about 4 points about you that are good if they ask, then have about 2 points that are bad, that way they can see that you can assess your good points as well as your bad points, ( shows you are not perfect mate). they like people that know what they want and DONT change your mind if they start giving you a hard time on questions. this again is a ploy to see 1 if you will give in under pressure, 2 to see if you will stand by your decision.
Good luck
Harty
 
You should be invited to the PIRT Police initial recruit tests. Loads of exercises to test your durabilitly. Remember it is not always about a police incident you may be dealing with. Normally far from it. they are looking at your decision making skills and justification om why you dealt with the matter as you did.
Any more info just ask.
 
horse49 said:
Make sure when you have group discussion, that you use as much diversity as you can, that is involve yourself, be open and broad minded and respectful of everyone in the world.

Don't just sit there letting others speak, join in, show you have good clear diverse opinions on matters.

Remember-bullshit baffles brains. The people you are going to deal with do have brains, but unfortunately their brains don't mix with common sense. You may find the odd one who does, but its rare. Some of those on your boards may be good officers, but some will be real dick heads, only in if for promaotion prospects and they will be trying to impress ready for their promotion, so watch them and think what they might be after from you, build rapport ( look it up).
You are right, I do know of people of both sexes who have played the gay card and won, but if you are right and have the right attitude you should be okay.
It is getting to the saturation point of too many females. I knew one shift who had at least 80% female. They were pretty good, but even they needed the male image at times.
Unfortuantely its the same for promotion.

One thing don't do- don't join the Police Community Support Officers. Why? well as my old Chief Constable put it to a PCSO when he asked the CC if he could have more powers, he replied-"why don't you do it proper and join the regulars, you can have all the powers then" that was the Chief,think we knew how he thought of PCSOs out of public view. This also goes for Specials. Don't beleive that it will be a steppings tone to the rregulars, its bullshit to get 'free' policing, they have to have so many for the Gov. stats. I know lads who were specials for years, good ones at that, when they went to join, they were turned down as unsuitable-both had done loads of arrestes and incidents.
Sorry to go on. I recently retired after 30 years. Fantastic job, especially F/A ops etc.
Good Luck
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With the Met the only way in is via PCSO and after 2 years
 
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