PSNI on Tattoos

D4z

Hello everyone

I've read over the rules on tattoos but I wanted to get a direct answer from someone who knows a little and has maybe been in my position.

4. of disproportionate size in overall area; or (This concerns me)


I have a full sleeve tattoo, stops just before my wrist so you cannot see it at all when wearing a shirt. Someone close to me in the police told me it is required to wear short sleeve shirts for dress code so I could face a problem?

My tattoos are all non religious, mean absolutely nothing to a random person and wouldn't offend anyone at all. Could I face problems in recruitment?


As I don't want to post a photo of my arm I'll David Beckhams as it is the scale of what I mean but mine doesn't come as close to the wrist.

Gee-22

Hey. I have a half sleeve and passed my medical.

It's an odd statement re size. Not sure what it means tbh in reality. I think it's a get out clause for the psni if they think a tattoo seems unacceptable ie ink on the face or neck for example. But not overly sure.

Shield

As long as it's not sectarian in nature, or the usual common sense offenders: porn, racism, flags, football clubs, swear words, etc., and you'll be fine.

D4z

Thanks for clearing that up for me, really appreciate it.

Irish abroad

Gee-22 wrote: »

Hey. I have a half sleeve and passed my medical.

It's an odd statement re size. Not sure what it means tbh in reality. I think it's a get out clause for the psni if they think a tattoo seems unacceptable ie ink on the face or neck for example. But not overly sure.

We had a Civi who just did over 3/4 of his arm .. Just applied to go full time Pc

He's now been told "its no longer acceptable " no matters what's written

Oops

Wait until your in..... is the advice I'd give .. Just noted its too late for ya d4z

Gee-22

No hiding it. They check at medical.

Mine can be covered by a t-shirt.

kris777

Shield wrote: »

As long as it's not sectarian in nature, or the usual common sense offenders: porn, racism, flags, football clubs, swear words, etc., and you'll be fine.

I aslo have this fear.. but in your opiniom is "religious" clasified as unacceptible? Surely not? Take beckhams above for eg... ?

senordingdong

Surely it should be acceptable if it can be covered by a part of your uniform. And not offensive/sectarian etc...

newbie81

Afternoon all,
I have 3 small ***** on the inside of my wrist.
I am due to sit the IST shortly; I would have these lasered off if needs be but
will see if I pass my IST and take it from there.

Does anyone know if these would be deemed as not acceptable? They would be visible tho with short sleeve shirt.

Any feedback/help is welcomed,

Thanks, Newbie/

PSNI2013

As long as the tattoos do not have any offensive, sexual or any other meaning that could be considered a taboo and the tattoos are not so large that they make you look like a thug then I think its acceptable.

newbie81

Thanks for the reply:)

black hack

I have 2 tattoos, nothing offensive, and I passed the medical and vetting for last campaign before the plug was pulled on recruitment. Therefore I wldnt worry about a few stars