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just applied to be a police special constable.

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Liv1204

It's not as easy to get in as just volunteering. I was rejected because I don't live in Sussex full-time, even though I'm only living an hour and a half away, because they 'require you to live in the area in order to fulfil the operational duties' (16 hours per month o.O)

There's the application stage to pass, interview, medical/eyesight requirements, fitness, competency-based stuff, etc. They don't just accept everyone who offers just because they're 'giving their time for nothing'. You're being trusted to make decisions which will affect people's lives. I wouldn't want someone accepted into the Specials and just allowed to make arrests easily just because they weren't being paid for it. It's a hard process to pass.

Keep trying though, it's ridiculously hard but don't give up - some people it can take years for, especially while regulars recruitment is closed. It can be a huge benefit when applying for the regulars - and some forces (I think the Met definitely and the BTP possibly, and possibly some other forces) are considering making it a requirement for applicants to complete two years with the Specials before they can apply for regulars. So don't give up. :smile:

im only 22 so ive got time on my hands, i have my special constables assessment on tuesday, its a 4 hour long process :eek:

which just shows you how seriously its taken.

(edited 13 years ago)

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alexmac88

Original post by wookymon

And no, it doesn't help you get in the regular police, and nor should it.

Met and GMP Authorities have ruled that any officer wishing to join their force must have served in the SC first. And so they should.

Reply 22

KNOB-head

have my medical on the 17th and my fitness on the 22nd.

Reply 23

Liv1204

Good luck, let us know how it goes :smile:

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drbluebox

Why would you want to be a facist anyway.

Reply 25

TheFatController

Original post by drbluebox

Why would you want to be a facist anyway.

To annoy people like you?

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drbluebox

Original post by TheFatController

To annoy people like you?

Why would they annoy people like me?

Reply 27

TheFatController

Original post by drbluebox

Why would they annoy people like me?

You cannot seriously believe that every police officer in the UK subscribes to fascist politics, so therefore your use of the term suggests to me that you have some sort of ideological problem with the police (i.e. that you don't think anyone should have the right to tell you how fast to drive/not to take drugs etc.)

Reply 28

drbluebox

Original post by TheFatController

Prove me wrong then, and I have no problem with rules just power hungry bullies.

Reply 29

4TSR

Original post by charlie:P

Good luck! I want to be a retained fire fighter. I love being the hero :smile:

You do mean heroine. n00bfag

Reply 30

InArduisFouette

Original post by Dnator

You realise that it is a volunteer thing? They will take anybody.

that can pass PIRT and the security screening ...

very few if any uniformed Volunteer opportunies will take people randomly from the street

Reply 31

TheCurlyHairedDude

Original post by Queen_Pinky

My boyfriend is 19 so technically doesn't really have much 'life experience' but he's in the Air Cadets as a Sergeant so that can probably looked good on the application as a position of authority and discipline....

You can't be a Sergeant and be 19 years old. After 18 in the Air Cadet you have to volunteer for work, which is why the always put emphasis on recruiting the minimum age which is 13 and 3 months.

I joke, I joke.

Original post by zippyRN

that can pass PIRT and the security screening ...

very few if any uniformed Volunteer opportunies will take people randomly from the street

Oh yes, well done on correcting me - how about this - they will take anybody who actually wants to go have a power trip in their spare time and hasn't been convicted of kiddy fiddling before.

Reply 34

Liv1204

They really won't just take anyone. You have to pass the application, interview, medical, eyesight test, fitness, etc etc, exactly the same as regulars. Many forces aren't even recruiting for Specials because they get so many people applying. They have lots of people to choose from.

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alexmac88

Nice to see some people with intelligent, well-informed thoughts as usual...

Reply 36

Jessgee28

I totally agree with this persons answer it’s the best one on here! I also agree change your username it’s childish and immature.

Reply 37

Machi005

Excuse me!!! Looks like you don’t know what actually involves in the process of becoming a special. To me you are a saddo who doesn’t have anything else to do but to put others off from applying. It’s a job that it will an honour to get into that uniform and help others.

Original post by wookymon

Exactly...lol Anyone foolish enough to believe the hype and who's prepared to give up their spare time to hassle innocent people, especially young people in my area.
And no, it doesn't help you get in the regular police, and nor should it.