PSNI General INFO

FudgeBrock wrote: »

Hope it's usefull. Good luck!!

hopefully it isnt usefull. i hope it is useful though :P

1979SD wrote: »

ok, i've a couple of question that have been asked before - but i don't think have really been answered, so here goes...................
Could anyone give us a few examples of current shift patterns, from what i gather there 8 hour shifts - but what are the patterns? 2 on 2 off, 4 on 2 off? any clues would help - TSG as you are serving maybe you could drop some usefull info in.
Secondly, does anyone know where an upto date list on specialisation can be find, ie what options do we have after we've completed 2 years of service? have scoured the net but can'd find a full list anywhere.
And lastly, are we allowed to do overtime in our first 2 years? Or are we glued to a mentor constable and only allowed out when we're with a grown up!?


Cheers
1979sd

I would have answered this on the general thread anyway, however, Firstly, serving Officers are very limited in what we can say on this and detailing a shift pattern would identify movements at Stations etc.Sorry. Anyway lots of changes have been made to shifts in the last few years and it could very well change again soon.

I it will be nearer 2 and a half years before you can go for a specialist post because the clock starts ticking after GV, not from when you start.
I dont believe there is a list of specialist posts as such but we pretty much have the same ones as any other uk force.
You can be asked to work overtime from the moment you go to your Station, if required.
After tutorship you will still be under supervision but pertty much up and running if you show the ability. Not everyone is the same and some people take longer to grasp things and are supervised according to their ability level.

punchestown wrote: »

How much say do you have as to where you are stationed? Is it zero or do you put down a preference of three and hope to be accomadated or is it free pick as to the one you want!

Thanks

A little flexibility on that 1 but not much, you pretty much go where manpower needs are. You can put forward a case if there is a genuine reason why you cant work in a particular area.

nickni wrote: »

Just wandering about the driving side of things, is everybody allowed to drive the tangis and vans, etc or do we do extra training/licences to drive these?

Wont say on here who gets to drive what exactly but if you hold a driving licence you will get on the driving course automatically. Groups on the licence will dictate what you can drive....... you wont be disappointed

smyff wrote: »

if i do get in, ill be off my r plates. oooooooooh **** i would love to be a driver. i love it

I love driving too mate, would drive all day if i could. Wonder if the tutor constables will let the newbies drive :D

GaryF1 wrote: »

Im just starting to get myself ready for the IST, I've reasonably longish hair (think slightly shorter than richard hammonds from top gear)

Is this gona be an issue for the IST?

I do intend on getting it cut short for the AC and if i eventually end up getting selected, keeping it short!

Dont want someone trying to trail me about by the hair while on duty haha!

I wouldn't be worrying bout the hair until garnaville, it won't affect your score or anything like that and it would be a shame to cut those lovely locks until you knew for definate you where in

just a quick query, i have never done my driving test....i have done the lessons but never bothered with the actual test. will i need to have passed it by the time i pass out?

waawaa wrote: »

just a quick query, i have never done my driving test....i have done the lessons but never bothered with the actual test. will i need to have passed it by the time i pass out?

Wont hold you back from passing out but wont get a driving course after GV.

tickle_monster wrote: »

do the psni check your bebo and facebook? like what would be considered inappropriate not that i have anything inapproriate lol

Alot of employers check social networking sites to help gain an insight into applicants. I can't say for certain but i would say the PSNI do the same....

plus you dont want everyone to know what your going to be doing for a living, all it takes is someone to say congrats on getting into the police on it....need to think of your own security and your family, especially with the way things are at the minute...

dark side wrote: »

Nothing, like the trophy pics you've posted on your profiles of the events in your basement I'm sure its perfectly appropriate

Seriously though can they check it if your profile is private?

trophy pics lol what can i say i like to relive those moments and share it with the world! i do have trophy pictures wearing police hats

eh im not deleting my bebo!! facebook bores me so i dont mind that, and i think they can get by the privacy thing, dammit ill have to make it really boring for a while i think its ok ill send it for vetting :D

do it. i know a few guys that are in the process of doing their test. i sound like my old instructor. get your theory out of the way ASAP. it held me back. i could have got my test in about 15 lessons, but i couldnt cause i farted about with my theory.

i never got the chance to, but i heard driving with the parents or equivilent is good too. i still get nervous with my dad in my car.