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BigBuzzard
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 9:58am |
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James, not to sure what you are expecting from a committee meeting; the authorisation of the recruitment of 2000 new constables perhaps?! I prey for this but the reality is the committee has no power over such things and will only ask questions and ensure oversight!
The total Policing numbers have been known for sometime now, this is just the first time the breakdown of total recruits for the next year has been made public.
Given the budget process is over for this year, it's not going to change for the foreseeable future unless Lib Dems get into power or there's an unexpected turnover of people.......................
Edited by BigBuzzard - 12 March 2010 at 10:01am
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James87
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 11:03am |
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Hey I can dream lol
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paulopadopa
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 12:19pm |
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Hi guys,
I have just had an email from the MSC about my Specials application if anyone hasn't had this yet. It gives the option for going for the midweek or weekend training dates and gives a time limit of 5 days to respond.
I took the opportunity to ask when I phoned what would happen if we we were to get a start date within the 12 months and she said as far as she was told by other departments they won't be issuing start dates for 12 months so it won't affect anyone.
If anyone is coming too I start training on the 10th of April.
Thanks,
Plop
Edited by paulopadopa - 12 March 2010 at 12:24pm
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KT81
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 12:42pm |
Hi Plop,
When did you apply to become a special? I sent my e-mail over a month ago and Ive heard nothing back! 
Good news about your training starting in April.....starts the 1 year service ticking! 
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paulopadopa
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 1:53pm |
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Hey,
I sent an email over on January 24th. Yeah its going to be a bit of a wait but it'll be worth it and a great experience.
Plop
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amies
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 2:15pm |
Hi,
Who was the person u spoke to that said they would not be offering start dates for a year anyway - it sorta contradicts with that paper that was published by the MPA a few day ago, doesn't it??
Edited by amies - 12 March 2010 at 2:16pm
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App sent in OCT 2008
App past JAN 09
SUPPORT SESSION 17 FEB 09
Day 1 26 FEB 09 passed 20th March 09 63%
Day 2 passed15th Apr
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File to intake team Aug
Start Date?
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BigBuzzard
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 2:21pm |
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hmmm who whose word to believe, do I go with the the Head of Recruitment presenting to an MPA committee, published on the internet, or third hand information....... difficult one!
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amies
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 2:24pm |
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BigBuzzard do i sniff a hint of sarcasm in your post??? hehe
Edited by amies - 12 March 2010 at 2:26pm
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App past JAN 09
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Day 2 passed15th Apr
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paulopadopa
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 2:45pm |
Originally posted by amies
Who was the person u spoke to that said they would not be offering start dates for a year anyway - it sorta contradicts with that paper that was published by the MPA a few day ago, doesn't it?? It was Debbie who is a recruitment officer for the MSC so she might have just heard through someone else. To be honest I don't think anyone really knows what's going on lol. Plop
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neil2517
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 5:11pm |
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Maybe "Debbie" said this to you to try and get you to go for the specials?, ever considered that one?
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cakelady123
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 6:25pm |
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hiya got my email today as well, unfortunately it came after I went to work and the cut off was 2pm when I got home at 5.30!!!! I emailed them and then I will call back on Monday. Don't believe everything that they say!!! things are changing all the time and I only got a call on Weds asking if I was in the same job so that was quite quickly really!!!
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almostpc
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 6:46pm |
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Thankyou. Had a good day so far, other half has just gone out to buy dinner and a birthday cake, he is under strict orders to come back with a big one. LOL
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paulopadopa
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 6:52pm |
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Lol I don't think so as I had already agreed to do it and asked at the end of the call.
Where has all the positivity gone from this place?
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Penbwlch
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Posted: 12 March 2010 at 7:09pm |
Originally posted by paulopadopa
Lol I don't think so as I had already agreed to do it and asked at the end of the call.
Where has all the positivity gone from this place?
Don't worry, the General Election won't be long now.
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Misery Guts
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Posted: 15 March 2010 at 10:14am |
Originally posted by paulopadopa
Lol I don't think so as I had already agreed to do it and asked at the end of the call.
Where has all the positivity gone from this place?
It transferred to another force!!!! 
Edited by Misery Guts - 15 March 2010 at 10:16am
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paulopadopa
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It transferred to another force!!!!
lol 
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red1987
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Posted: 15 March 2010 at 1:16pm |
My positivity just fizzled out really.. I still desperately want to police, but so much time has elapsed between my first contact with the met that I've turned my attention to other things.
Funnily enough, what originally was a temporary job (to kill the time before I joined the met) has now become a viable career and I am in a managerial position. I feel more positive towards my current employer who have recognised my potential and given me room to develop, whereas from the Met I received a 'thanks, but fancy doing it for free?'
As time progresses I feel less and less enamoured with the Met. I need to be communicated to, I need to have the next step to look forward to. I'm waiting for the election and hoping, praying that things will change. In the mean time, I'm going to keep on trucking and focus on the day to day. If I focus too much on the met, I sincerely think that disappointment will overcome me and I'll lose all positivity.
Keep reminding yourself that there are an infinite possibility of worlds, many more worse than this one we currently find ourselves in, everything's just so uncertain.
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Misery Guts
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Posted: 15 March 2010 at 1:45pm |
I have just found out that a close friend who applied to join Dorset at the same time as I did, but failed the paper sift, has recently re-applied, passed paper sift and just got 68% on his day 1..... He's been told he will start before the end of the year almost without doubt....
Now, not being bitter, but I dont really class my dear friend as being the sharpest spanner in fridge, but his 68% compared to my 59% was a kick in the teeth.... must be because he is already a pcso.... I dunno.... but my god has it made me realise just how much time has passed since I originally signed up for this malarkey. And it's a bit of a slap in the face to know he might be in the job before me, even though he only succesfully got through recruitment 12months after I did......
Edited by Misery Guts - 15 March 2010 at 1:59pm
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