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johnc22 · 18-03-2008 07:56PM

hey guys just got my initial selection test date for may 7th,, yep eeeeeeeee.:D

Fiacmar · 18-03-2008 08:40PM

Got my result from the medical today (fit for service

), so yours should be on the way seeing as we did it on the same day. Only vetting left...

Well done lisnooz!

Shield · 18-03-2008 11:45PM

redsurfer wrote: »

PSNI or anyone, if you can answer this for me, what is the self-defence training like, i have be training in taekwondo for the last 8 years and i know that the training in templemore is useles so very interested in that may be ahead for me

From what I know, taekwondo has a lot of kicks, and we don't kick people a lot these days.

The self defence training is a 20-week course that concentrates on restraining techniques and minimal use of force which is not what martial arts teaches you. You would get into a lot of trouble if you start breaking bones or knocking people out cold just because they resist arrest.

Celtic07 · 19-03-2008 01:11PM

psni wrote: »

From what I know, taekwondo has a lot of kicks, and we don't kick people a lot these days.

The self defence training is a 20-week course that concentrates on restraining techniques and minimal use of force which is not what martial arts teaches you. You would get into a lot of trouble if you start breaking bones or knocking people out cold just because they resist arrest.

Some the scum you come across deserve it though

MAKEPEACE · 19-03-2008 02:07PM

hi does anyone know roughly how long the medical takes?

pedro552 · 19-03-2008 02:32PM

MAKEPEACE wrote: »

hi does anyone know roughly how long the medical takes?

yes it takes around an hour and a half.. depends on how many people are ahead of you!!

GEMMAT1984 · 19-03-2008 05:22PM

OMG got my appointments pack today start in Garnerville on the 20th April

Im sooooo excited

Shield · 19-03-2008 05:24PM

GEMMAT1984 wrote: »

OMG got my appointments pack today start in Garnerville on the 20th April

Im sooooo excited

Make sure you read the post in my sig. It might contain a few things you wouldn't think of.

Well done!

fencingj · 19-03-2008 05:24PM

Congrats GEMMAT1984, I'll see you there then!!

goodcopbadcop · 19-03-2008 05:56PM

Congratulations Gemma!

Out for a few beer tonight I would say.

Well done lad.

redsurfer · 19-03-2008 06:07PM

ki FIACMAR, yea i got my letter saying i fit too, so just waitting on vetting now, any idea when we may be starting

and to all, dont worry i wont be kicking people or breaking bones when i get up there:rolleyes:,

jim2008 · 19-03-2008 06:58PM

redsurfer wrote: »

ki FIACMAR, yea i got my letter saying i fit too, so just waitting on vetting now, any idea when we may be starting

and to all, dont worry i wont be kicking people or breaking bones when i get up there:rolleyes:,

Man your going to be one bad ass cop! like steven seagall in Nico:D:D

chriso8 · 19-03-2008 07:07PM

Hey guys just found this site very helpful! I broke my ankle just after christmas ended up having to get a pin put in it, just wondering would this go against me in any way at my medical? on my feet again have to start physio be back to training asap. sent my vet forms last week so how long to they send for medical? THANX

lethal · 19-03-2008 07:23PM

Hi everyone, i applied for the selection test on thursday the 6th at 9 05am sharp! As yet i havent recieved my date. The only thing i can think of is on the application form i ticked weekends as apposed to evenings. Could this be why i have not got a date? Should i apply again or would it be better to phone? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

mickey2186 · 19-03-2008 09:08PM

Chris,

Have a look at this document.

Mickey2186.

mickey2186 wrote: »

Hi ash7,

Have a look at this, it may give you some ideas..

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/officers/Medical_59-2004.pdf

During the medical you have to touch your toes, stand on one foot with eyes closed and arm outstretched etc etc..

Make sure you can 'flex' about without any problems.

With additional info make sure you have all reports from your GP regarding the injury to your back stating that it is now okay and no further damage has been done.

It is probably advisable at this point to go to an orthopedic consultant to get a full current assessment of your back + a description of exactly what the injury entailed and what your outlook for the future is (this is how they decide if you are suitable for the pension scheme).

Without this info you will be asked on the day to go and get the relevent reports, which will simply cause you further delay (this has happened to me..I am getting a consultants report next week relating to a very minor knee operation I had 5 years ago).

If you have put anything on the MHQ relating to previous conditions/treatment make sure you back it up!!!!!

chriso8 · 19-03-2008 09:40PM

Thanx mickey very helpful info! How long after vet forms do you reckon that they would call you for medical? cheers.

mickey2186 · 20-03-2008 09:28AM

Chris,

I sent vetting forms back mid November..got called for medical end of Jan 2008.

Medical was approx 7 weeks ago now..still have got no answer due to having to provide additional info...process is so slow!!!

BTW I think you would need to have a pretty good Consultants report with regard to your ankle..as you can see from the document they seem to be a bit wary of 'metal work'. They may want to see evidence that the injury has healed. Has your Doctor told you how long this would take??

Mickey2186:)

goodcopbadcop · 20-03-2008 10:22AM

lethal wrote: »

Hi everyone, i applied for the selection test on thursday the 6th at 9 05am sharp! As yet i havent recieved my date. The only thing i can think of is on the application form i ticked weekends as apposed to evenings. Could this be why i have not got a date? Should i apply again or would it be better to phone? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

That could be why you are having to wait. I applied again as well same day as yourself, and i got my date 5 days later. You could ring them I suppose and say you would like to do it during the week.

As long as you do the test, I dont think it matters when you do it.

Jonesville · 20-03-2008 12:51PM

Congrats Gemmat and everyone who has got the call up.

Got my medically fit letter a week ago and it said Recruitment will be in contact shortly to explain what happens next.

Haven't heard anything as of yet.

Have you rang them about your medical Mickey?

goodcopbadcop · 20-03-2008 01:20PM

How long after sending away vetting does it take before you get a letter about the medical?

mickey2186 · 20-03-2008 01:39PM

Jonesville,

Phoned today...was told Doc should be reviewing my file tomorrow:eek:

Hopefully should know by middle of next week.

Mickey2186.

Jonesville · 20-03-2008 02:35PM

Goodcop

for me it was about a month from when i posted off my vetting forms til i got invited for a medical

babal0u · 20-03-2008 03:46PM

GREAT thread everyone.

Very useful in working out where i stand in this whole thing.

I am just waiting on my vetting to get the all clear.

Well done everyone who has got through.

And good luck to everyone else!

chriso8 · 20-03-2008 04:23PM

Thanks mickey! Recieved my med date this morning, two weeks time! im able to walk no problem runnings a bit iffy but well on the mend doc reckons a few more weeks. wouldnt like this to hold me back after all it was a minor break?

goodcopbadcop · 20-03-2008 04:40PM

chriso8 wrote: »

Thanks mickey! Recieved my med date this morning, two weeks time! im able to walk no problem runnings a bit iffy but well on the mend doc reckons a few more weeks. wouldnt like this to hold me back after all it was a minor break?

How long has it been since you sent off vetting forms?

chriso8 · 20-03-2008 05:11PM

Sent vet forms off just over a week ago! why does this seem quite quick????

goodcopbadcop · 20-03-2008 05:12PM

I sent my vetting forms off just over a week ago as well!! Just wanting to know how long I will have to get my date. That is quite quick compared to others.

GEMMAT1984 · 20-03-2008 06:18PM

A question for everyone starting on the 20th April, are any of you bringing someone to registration night, i was goin to go on my own but my husband wants to go with me since he read that i was allowed to bring a guest???

Shield · 20-03-2008 07:49PM

GEMMAT1984 wrote: »

A question for everyone starting on the 20th April, are any of you bringing someone to registration night, i was goin to go on my own but my husband wants to go with me since he read that i was allowed to bring a guest???

Yeah you can bring up to 2 people.

fencingj · 20-03-2008 08:41PM

psni wrote: »

Yeah you can bring up to 2 people.

Hmmm....yeah, but do people actually bring their friends or family?? This is a very good point!! Because I don't want to be the only one turning up with my mum!!! hahaha!! That would be embarrassing!!! Feedback please....are many people bringing friends/family to induction night?

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