Policemen/women

[Lennon]

I'm about to put in an application to join the Met. ANyone out there in the force that could give me some tips on the application (I'm aware of all the sections, fitness test etc, but I'm looking for advice that you don't get on bits of paper) Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks

[andy hughes]

Any police force is looking for level headed mature individuals who are capable of remaining in control under difficult circumstances, and that's something you either have, or you don't, but rest assured, the interview panel will be looking for those qualities, and they will find them if they are there. Good luck.

[Moog]

Not sure your Dad would approve of your choice of career anyway Mr Gallagher.... you should be a "rock and roll star" plus you must still be a bit young for the force

[Lennon]

Nice answer Moog :) Luckily, I'm not related to Mr Gallagher - as I'm female, I might be a bit ashamed of the facial hair by now! I put that as my username after the real man himself! Much better in my opinion. :)

[cliffy]

A few years ago a mate of mine applied for the West Yorks Police, he was asked to interview. In the meantime he had decided against joining but decided to attend for the interview practice. So he turned up not realy wanting the job. During the interview he was asked "You're visiting your Mum & Dad, you notice your Dad's tax disc is well out of date, what do you do?" he said, " I'd point it out& say careful or some one will have you for it". " Your on duty one night and you catch a car doing 60 in a 30 zone, when you pull the car, it is your best mate, what do you do?", he said "I'd give my mate a right ear bending about doing double the speed limit & putting me on the spot, then let him go". Thinking his honest answers would have blown it for him, he was amazed when they offered him a place. He took the offer & is in the CID now. Recently he bumped into the Inspector that asked him these questions, My mate said he was supprised the took him on after his more than honest answers. The Inspector replied "we don't want people who'll shop Family & Friends".

[Lennon]

Thanks cliffy - that was really helpful reading your answer. I suppose it depends on the individual person conducting the interview - and that its different districts, the Met might notbe so tolerable. Such a fine line to tred though isn't it - guess I'll have to see how to play it when I get there! Thanks to everyone for all your suggestions!! :)

[Moog]

Thought it was too good to be true, obviusly the censorship arm of AB doesn't work the weekend! Bit disappointed to be deleted especially since my comments are back up by the report into the Stephan Lawrence murder