Traffic coppers...

[M1VT]

Not your usuall rage thread
I've allways been intrested in the police and would LOVE to be a traffic copper..but have no idea how to get into it all?
Anyone else thought the same or have any adivice?

[Ryan]

a few years service before going into traffic iirc

[theecho]

yep, 2\3 years as a newbie officer, then you can choose what you want to specialise in, but most forces will want a more "experienced" officer, so what wack another 3 years on top of that!

varies force to force, thats the general rule though!

[M1VT]

a few years service before going into traffic iirc

noice
will look into that then

[VTomR]

Ive always for about doing this. its one of those jobs where everyday is different, would be a lot of fun going to work knowing not whats going to happen.

[nicolala]

I recently applied for the Police...

Went threw the whole recruitment stage, but sadly got rejected. Obviously now I know what to expect, so I shall re-apply when they re-open recruitment.

But to get into it, go onto your county police website, and there should be an option on there to "work for the police"?
they send you an application and you apply etc. Takes MONTHS, but it is worth it.
After recruitment you're given a selection of roles to take in the police force,
ie; traffic, crime scene investigation, dog handling, firearms etc.

Deffinitely recommend applying but it is a long process...
Best of luck though :)

[Jordysport]

only problem is when you become a traffic officer, your legs have to be cut off, then you have to grow some in the unlikley event you have to get out of the car. your decision though :p

[M1VT]

Ive always for about doing this. its one of those jobs where everyday is different, would be a lot of fun going to work knowing not whats going to happen.

and chasing some 1.1's down the motorway aha

Local force arent recruiting at the mo,but they are wanting some Special Cuntstables

[23carragold]

im thinking of going down the special constable route, although im in my last year at uni now so probably not! Traffic cops do get paid okay though, im going to apply for the police as soon as i graduate...:y:

[VTomR]

and chasing some 1.1's down the motorway aha

Local force arent recruiting at the mo,but they are wanting some Special Cuntstables

lol yeah and that

[M1VT]

im thinking of going down the special constable route, although im in my last year at uni now so probably not! Traffic cops do get paid okay though, im going to apply for the police as soon as i graduate...:y:

i'm thinking of applying for a special
but have no idea what to say in the e-mail?

[Garry_T]

lol ive been thinking of joing the police over the past few weeks i think im gna go for it too

[Luke]

Get to do 2 years service first before you can apply to go into anything else, but you need to go on a course to even drive a normal police car first.

[Jordysport]

no don't be a special, they have no power whatsoever they are not alowed to drive a car. if you going to go down the police route do it properly. :y:

[23carragold]

i'm thinking of applying for a special
but have no idea what to say in the e-mail?

email? I phoned up and they sent me through an application form, asked me a few questions like what i did etc and they make sure if you're able to give them 8 hours a month i think minimum which obviously is easy, phone your local force mate should be alot easier than the email:y:

[M1VT]

no don't be a special, they have no power whatsoever they are not alowed to drive a car. if you going to go down the police route do it properly. :y:

As a Special Constable you will be given training and a uniform, and have all the powers and authority of regular officers.

oh really?

[23carragold]

no don't be a special, they have no power whatsoever they are not alowed to drive a car. if you going to go down the police route do it properly. :y:

actually you're wrong there mate, as a special constable you have full powers of arrest and have the exact same powers as a paid police officer. I'm not sure on the driving the car aspect but you do have full powers of arrest, put simply, you are a voluntary officer. PCSO's on the other hand, who are paid, don't have powers of arrest and are paid...go figure!

I know this because i've wanted to join the police ever since 13, plus im studying law atm to give me a good background for it fella:y:

[Jordysport]

actually you're wrong there mate, as a special constable you have full powers of arrest and have the exact same powers as a paid police officer. I'm not sure on the driving the car aspect but you do have full powers of arrest, put simply, you are a voluntary officer. PCSO's on the other hand, who are paid, don't have powers of arrest and are paid...go figure!

I know this because i've wanted to join the police ever since 13, plus im studying law atm to give me a good background for it fella:y:

PCSO - No power , not alowed to drive

Special - some power , not alowed to drive.

[dj_russell]

its extremly hard i enquired summat like 3 years normal service and to get that normal service might involve 12 months or more working in your spare time for a very small amount in the toy town police psco or special as that will favour highly in you getting into the force in the 1st place after 3 years and numerous tests you will be able to apply to become one and go on the advanced course and everything, but its alot of years really with no garuntees. and yes i dont like the police BUT i did take an interest being a traffic officer it is very appealing still but the amount of work to become one and being forced to hit targets for things i dont believe in i couldnt be one.

[23carragold]

PCSO - No power , not alowed to drive

Special - some power , not alowed to drive.

again...not some power...believe me, you have full powers of that of a regular paid police officer

[dj_russell]

also again as much as i dispise, if you get into the police force face it youve a job for life, good retirement and i imagine it to be pretty awesome to encounter many challenges and deal with people. you deffinately wouldnt get the feeling of a 9 to 5 job plus excitement.

if i carry on i sound like i wouldnt mind being one lmfao but no what ive said in earlier threads still stays for me.

[23carragold]

also again as much as i dispise, if you get into the police force face it youve a job for life, good retirement and i imagine it to be pretty awesome to encounter many challenges and deal with people. you deffinately wouldnt get the feeling of a 9 to 5 job plus excitement.

if i carry on i sound like i wouldnt mind being one lmfao but no what ive said in earlier threads still stays for me.

true what you say. I for one can't wait to graduate and apply, excellent prospects for graduates with the Accelerated Promotion scheme. I really can't see myself sitting in an office, no matter how highly paid it would be, can't beat the variety of the police :y:

[Jordysport]

again...not some power...believe me, you have full powers of that of a regular paid police officer

not sure on that will have to ask, brb,

EDIT: Specials don't have full PC power, but have more power than PCSO's (just asked a PC)

[23carragold]

not sure on that will have to ask, brb,

EDIT: Specials don't have full PC power, but have more power than PCSO's (just asked a PC)

lol im not going to argue mate, but that is what is written in my application form pack mate, some pc's have a tainted view on it also, but it says here clearly full powers.

[23carragold]

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/recruitment/specials/

theres the proof there...end of :)

[23carragold]

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/specials/overview.html

and there just in case:y:

[theecho]

special is EXACTLY the same as a police officer, except they don't get paid..

And if the force chooses to put the SPC on a driving course, they can drive with blues and twos...

[dj_russell]

special is EXACTLY the same as a police officer, except they don't get paid..

And if the force chooses to put the SPC on a driving course, they can drive with blues and twos...

i thought specials had special grants of around £2-4000 for the year or at the end of the year?

[VTSTomE]

I wouldn't mind being a traffic officer but then its the fact of working with all the other jobs worth cunts cso's women coppers etc. Waits abuse lol.

[willsy]

PCSO - No power , not alowed to drive

Special - some power , not alowed to drive.

Not necessarily true atall it will vary from force to force

I was originally a special for warwickshire and got to drive after passing the course

And a girl who im training with currently came from Essex police as a PCSO and she got passed through her driving course within a month

[willsy]

lol im not going to argue mate, but that is what is written in my application form pack mate, some pc's have a tainted view on it also, but it says here clearly full powers.

Correct

Specials do have FULL POWERS OF ARREST exactly the same as PC's

They are sworn in exactly the same and have a warrant card

There is absolutely no difference other than the pay