Police Force

I'm adamant about joining the police when i'm older - always have done since a young age, and i've done alot of research on them.

I'd just like to know if anyone on here has any personal experiences or can give me some information based on other family members that may be in the police that they don't tell you about on the websites, also it isn't very clear what grades you need, it sort of said that you don't need grades, but take a seperate test within the police force.

All help and information( don't want copy and pasted information you've found from a website, because i've probably read it before) will be greatly appreciated :).

Thanks.

I wanted to be a policeman, but then I got arrested for a stupid reason so I didn't want to anymore.

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Originally Posted by astonvilla

I'm adamant about joining the police when i'm older - always have done since a young age, and i've done alot of research on them.

I'd just like to know if anyone on here has any personal experiences or can give me some information based on other family members that may be in the police that they don't tell you about on the websites, also it isn't very clear what grades you need, it sort of said that you don't need grades, but take a seperate test within the police force.

All help and information( don't want copy and pasted information you've found from a website, because i've probably read it before) will be greatly appreciated :).

Thanks.

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Joining the Police force is a very tough process. Hundreds apply at a time and most forces have a waiting list. It's best to wait until you are around 22/23 so you have some life experience. Having said that, 18/19 year olds do get in if they can show the qualities needed to become a Police Officer,

To answer your question, you don't need any formal qualifications or grades. You will have to first complete a papersift, which is the first stage. A detailed application form where you will demonstrate compentencies in all areas. To name a few, community and customer focus, diversity etc. If you pass that, which may i add alot fail and continue to do so. You will then be invited to an assesment which normally involves role plays, interviews and written tests. If passed, vetting, fitness and medical.

As for 'inside knowledge' it's best to go to your local police station and ask to go out as a observer. Ask questions there.

My advice would be to join the Specials as soon as you can, that'll give you an insight!

PM me if you require any more info.

I was speaking to a police officer for a work experience thing and he said out 100% who take the test to get in, only 20% of them pass.

At 16-23/24ish do the little things like experience it. Most Police Forces will let you start and learn. Like at work experience you can get to know it and so on.
You have to be extremely fit and able to reach like 10-13 on the bleep test, I've got it before but its hard work.

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Originally Posted by James!

I was speaking to a police officer for a work experience thing and he said out 100% who take the test to get in, only 20% of them pass.

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Depends how many officers they require. Normally as little as 10%. The Met is a good place to apply if your young and keen.

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And Sam, the bleep test varies throughout all forces and tends to be around the 5.5 mark. lol Where on earth did you get 12-13?

I'll PM you ;)

Edit PM'd. And yeah Cadets etc good way.

Same but im focusing on getting a degree in law or criminology first before I apply so I have an advantage. Im more interested in being a Detective than a patroling officer anyway.

My cousin is a officer and said cadets and stuff helped him :]

It's good to speak to your schools conexion person who might be able to get you work exp of somekind within the police.

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Originally Posted by Favourtism

Same but im focusing on getting a degree in law or criminology first before I apply so I have an advantage. Im more interested in being a Detective than a patroling officer anyway.

My cousin is a officer and said cadets and stuff helped him :]

It's good to speak to your schools conexion person who might be able to get you work exp of somekind within the police.

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same as me baby! well something related to crime anyway, i'd be quite content writing crime reports for a firm that aids the police or summet :D

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Originally Posted by Favourtism

Same but im focusing on getting a degree in law or criminology first before I apply so I have an advantage. Im more interested in being a Detective than a patroling officer anyway.

My cousin is a officer and said cadets and stuff helped him :]

It's good to speak to your schools conexion person who might be able to get you work exp of somekind within the police.

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Having a degree does not give you an advantage to get into the police force. It may give you some deeper knowledge but is not taken into account when you apply.