February intake

TheBearcop · 29-12-2017 1:46pm

Iv been hitting 3.5 mile runs 3 times a week over Xmas there, then come new year back to boxing time to get ready, it’s exciting

TheBearcop · 29-12-2017 1:46pm

Iv been hitting 3.5 mile runs 3 times a week over Xmas there, then come new year back to boxing time to get ready, it’s exciting

TheBearcop · 29-12-2017 1:46pm

Iv been hitting 3.5 mile runs 3 times a week over Xmas there, then come new year back to boxing time to get ready, it’s exciting

TheBearcop · 29-12-2017 1:46pm

Iv been hitting 3.5 mile runs 3 times a week over Xmas there, then come new year back to boxing time to get ready, it’s exciting

RedPool2891 · 29-12-2017 2:06pm

Ok, ok! You've made your point lol!

I've been hitting 3 different types of stuffing a day since Christmas!

WittyName291 · 29-12-2017 2:29pm

Even the thought of cardio depresses me lol. Guess i better start tomorrow then ughh...

T213a · 30-12-2017 1:46am

I've let myself slip badly with that! Regret that now! Haha that's one aspect of GV I could have been prepared for! Haha

Suppose I may start again tomorrow too!

shanevendrell · 30-12-2017 5:02pm

Having been to the January induction I thought id make a little point re: fitness.

This isn't the marines. They're aren't looking for 35 of the countrys fittest and fastest to walk through the doors on induction morning.

They're looking for a good base level of which to work with. Most training is crossfit based with bleep tests thrown in.

Don't anyone be killing themselves or burning themselves out in the next few weeks. Work to a good level and a level that you know can be improved upon as they're looking to see progression over the 23 weeks.

WittyName291 · 30-12-2017 6:34pm

Wise words... the induction all classroom based stuff?

Banterbus28 · 30-12-2017 7:03pm

shanevendrell wrote: »

Having been to the January induction I thought id make a little point re: fitness.

This isn't the marines. They're aren't looking for 35 of the countrys fittest and fastest to walk through the doors on induction morning.

They're looking for a good base level of which to work with. Most training is crossfit based with bleep tests thrown in.

Don't anyone be killing themselves or burning themselves out in the next few weeks. Work to a good level and a level that you know can be improved upon as they're looking to see progression over the 23 weeks.

Counterpoint;

The fitter you are the easier you will find dealing with fatigue, the easier you will find recovering from the longer and more stressful shifts.

Many of you will be going to stations were you wear Ballistic vests and not just stabbings, that is a fair bit of weight to be carrying around. You don't want to be unnecessarily tired, as that will affect your home life.

There is clear medical correlations between fitness and managing stress, you are going into one of the most stressful jobs imaginable. In the words of tescos, Every Little Helps.

Like shanevendrell said, you have 23 weeks of progression, go in as fit as you can manage, but use the free gym that you have access to for 23 weeks to your advantage as well as the trim trail.

goodburger1 · 30-12-2017 8:51pm

Banterbus28 wrote: »

shanevendrell wrote: »

Having been to the January induction I thought id make a little point re: fitness.

This isn't the marines. They're aren't looking for 35 of the countrys fittest and fastest to walk through the doors on induction morning.

They're looking for a good base level of which to work with. Most training is crossfit based with bleep tests thrown in.

Don't anyone be killing themselves or burning themselves out in the next few weeks. Work to a good level and a level that you know can be improved upon as they're looking to see progression over the 23 weeks.

Counterpoint;

The fitter you are the easier you will find dealing with fatigue, the easier you will find recovering from the longer and more stressful shifts.

Many of you will be going to stations were you wear Ballistic vests and not just stabbings, that is a fair bit of weight to be carrying around. You don't want to be unnecessarily tired, as that will affect your home life.

There is clear medical correlations between fitness and managing stress, you are going into one of the most stressful jobs imaginable. In the words of tescos, Every Little Helps.

Like shanevendrell said, you have 23 weeks of progression, go in as fit as you can manage, but use the free gym that you have access to for 23 weeks to your advantage as well as the trim trail.

Talking of fatigue, you will experience it on a daily basis. Many nodding dogs an yawners in class. Get plenty of energy drinks and coffee. It will be your best friend. Oh and try get a good nights sleep. It always helps.

CarrotCake1 · 31-12-2017 12:24am

Hey guys, in relation to district choices do you number them in order of preference? Also has everyone picked more than one? There's only really the one area that I'm really keen on

WittyName291 · 31-12-2017 12:33am

All choices bear the same weight so theres no order of preference. You simply cross the boxes that you would prefer. There is none more important than the other. Theres only 1 i would want but put more just incase. If you choose one amd dont get it you could be put in a random district on the other side of the country. Whereas if you put more than one, more likely than not one of those will be given to you. But again, they are all of the same importance.

KnightRider21 · 02-01-2018 11:11am

Happy New year everyone! Notice finally handed in, cover story given.. beginning to feel real now

pandabear97 · 02-01-2018 6:40pm

Definitely getting a bit nervous now, can't wait to start at the same time though

Jonarodgers · 02-01-2018 10:12pm

is there anything we can be doing in terms of pre reads? is there any helpful websites i can start reading from? my fitness is good but my learning side of things might of taken a knock. if anyone can direct message me anything thatd be super.

T213a · 02-01-2018 10:44pm

Jonarodgers wrote: »

is there anything we can be doing in terms of pre reads? is there any helpful websites i can start reading from? my fitness is good but my learning side of things might of taken a knock. if anyone can direct message me anything thatd be super.

We have online learning to complete before we start. Will probably find out at induction though.

RedPool2891 · 03-01-2018 11:56am

Happy New Year everyone. I'm sure this year will be a rollercoaster for us all

That's my resignation letter away now, too. Scary!

Jonarodgers · 03-01-2018 11:55pm

T213a wrote: »

Jonarodgers wrote: »

is there anything we can be doing in terms of pre reads? is there any helpful websites i can start reading from? my fitness is good but my learning side of things might of taken a knock. if anyone can direct message me anything thatd be super.

We have online learning to complete before we start. Will probably find out at induction though.

Online learning starts after induction? ill need to remember my password. should probably give the last section a look over again its been a while.

Jonarodgers · 03-01-2018 11:55pm

T213a wrote: »

Jonarodgers wrote: »

is there anything we can be doing in terms of pre reads? is there any helpful websites i can start reading from? my fitness is good but my learning side of things might of taken a knock. if anyone can direct message me anything thatd be super.

We have online learning to complete before we start. Will probably find out at induction though.

Online learning starts after induction? ill need to remember my password. should probably give the last section a look over again its been a while.

T213a · 04-01-2018 12:01am

Also we need to know 'courtesy' aha you could start memorising that?

WittyName291 · 04-01-2018 12:02am

What are the list of definitions people have mentioned us needing to memorize?

T213a · 04-01-2018 12:06am

I know for certain 'courtesy' is one, can't remember the other two. If you Google 'courtesy is an essential quality and one which smoothes many a path' it brings it up

Homer01 · 06-01-2018 9:42am

Courtesy definition has now gone. You'll get them after induction. It's basically your powers and offences, not all but the main ones.

The big one to get started on is the caution.

If you're going to search online make sure they are NI specific as we are special and unique lol e.g the NI caution is ever so slightly different to the English caution. The meaning is the same but different wording.

T213a · 09-01-2018 10:58am

If anyone hasn't seen this thread yet - worth a read. From about 17/12 at least

https://www.boards.ie/b/thread/2055236430/73#105749928

MayDupname · 09-01-2018 11:47am

Hope the shoes are all shined ladies and gents! Just flicking though one of the documents again. I’m reading it as we receive our district allocation at induction but won’t be allocated to a local policing team until after completion?

Banterbus28 · 09-01-2018 12:05pm

MayDupname wrote: »

Hope the shoes are all shined ladies and gents! Just flicking though one of the documents again. I’m reading it as we receive our district allocation at induction but won’t be allocated to a local policing team until after completion?

You get told your station week 21 or 22. Just before your Operational Competency Assessment

RedPool2891 · 09-01-2018 12:10pm

Even the anticipation of finding out your district is exciting enough! I think that's right, you'll get the district but not the LPT.

Nearly all ready to go - all I have to do is collect my suit from the dry cleaners and get my passport photographs. Going to have to go through the welcome pack again as well to make sure I haven't missed anything.

Love that Garnerville thread!

KnightRider21 · 09-01-2018 12:15pm

From the Candidate guide
'In your first week at the college you will be introduced to Policing in the Community. You will have your first district visit where you will meet your new team and be introduced to the local area.'

KnightRider21 · 09-01-2018 12:15pm

Double post

Batman8730 · 09-01-2018 10:27pm

Just joined this. Nerves are kicking in. Think I’ve everything ready to go.

Batman8730 · 09-01-2018 10:27pm

Just joined this. Nerves are kicking in. Think I’ve everything ready to go.

RedPool2891 · 09-01-2018 10:49pm

Welcome aboard - we'll all be meeting for real soon enough!

Batman8730 · 09-01-2018 10:51pm

Can’t wait. Only got my date 2 weeks ago. So bit behind. But running like mad every night to get the fitness up again.

RedPool2891 · 09-01-2018 10:54pm

Don't go too mad! Can't have EVERYONE show me up ðŸ˜‚

RedPool2891 · 09-01-2018 10:55pm

Don't go too mad! Can't have EVERYONE show me up ðŸ˜‚

MayDupname · 10-01-2018 11:20am

Just catching up with SAS: Are You Tough Enough. The mind-set of them lads is something else. Although I’m quite sure we won’t have it a tenth as tough, physically anyway. Prepare yourself for the worst and all that!

RedPool2891 · 10-01-2018 11:35am

It's a great show - and quite often it's not the fittest who survive the longest. There's a lot to be said for mental strength. Everyone has a breaking point but it's how you deal with it. We should all be pretty resilient after this wait anyway!

T213a · 10-01-2018 11:41am

Email through about classis this morning

RedPool2891 · 10-01-2018 11:48am

Yeah, seen that. Very real now! Can't wait to get going!

TheBearcop · 10-01-2018 3:18pm

Hair cut and beard trimmed, suit cleaned documents in order just too get them shoes shiny and that should be me hopefully:) excited

RedPool2891 · 10-01-2018 3:51pm

I'm all ready bar my photographs. Going to wait until I'm suited and booted and get them before I go.

Banterbus28 · 11-01-2018 12:47pm

How does first months pay work?

R007 · 14-01-2018 8:28am

Banterbus28 wrote: »

How does first months pay work?

If you're in before 15th Feb 2018 then you'll be paid the last working day of Feb. After the 15th Feb then you'll be waiting until the last working day of March.

T213a · 14-01-2018 8:00pm

Has Anyone been able to start the next stage? I can't see anything

TheBearcop · 14-01-2018 8:06pm

Not yet was hoping to start it this weekend but hopefully we can get it going on Monday

MayDupname · 19-01-2018 4:29pm

All went very quiet in here post induction. Have we all had the life scared out of us with the amount we've to cover?!

Looking forward to getting stuck in all the same.

T213a · 19-01-2018 4:30pm

Yea I'm nervous about it all now haha.

Currently just doing next stage here now! Trying to make a dent in it but also trying to learn to make it easier down the line

MayDupname · 19-01-2018 4:38pm

Yea me too, although nerves are to be expected. It's a huge career change. We earned our place so we're well fit for it!

I'm working my way though it here too exactly like you, hoping I can retain the info for further down the line. But I know for a fact there's going to be some late nights trying to get the learning to stick!

pandabear97 · 03-02-2018 5:18pm

Without getting into dates can someone shoot me a PM as to what we will roughly get paid at the end of February?

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