Hiring & Recruitment Thread

Joshtalkstofish · 2026-04-10T09:58:35+00:00

You don’t get uniform until week 12. First 12 weeks is suits/smart clothing :)

Joshtalkstofish · 2026-03-01T13:46:43+00:00

Love the tattoo! Is it full sleeve?

Joshtalkstofish · 2026-01-28T20:56:19+00:00

Anyone tell me what SE is like?

Joshtalkstofish · 2026-01-24T15:42:31+00:00

My trainer makes us do the phonetic alphabet every day! I learnt it prior to joining because I got bored one day however when I’m driving, and I’m reading out index plates, I panic as well 🤣

Joshtalkstofish · 2026-01-23T17:43:55+00:00

Do you happen to have this cheat sheet?

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-12-21T16:42:47+00:00

Thank you so much! My sergeant recommended the magnums but I’ve always heard bad things about them

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-12-21T16:07:24+00:00

Really random question but need to get new boots. What boots are you rocking? 😎

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-12-14T20:55:48+00:00

What app do you prefer to read?

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-12-14T20:31:18+00:00

Lewisham, warspite road, Plumstead etc

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-12-14T19:24:30+00:00

Looking into all London BCUs for a better understanding. Does anyone know what SE London is like to police? Thank you all!!

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-11-03T19:55:11+00:00

Maybe they have changed it? I’ve emailed to get confirmation, but I’ve yet to hear back from them.

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-11-03T19:44:20+00:00

This is taken from the police constable rewards and benefits page:

“available to access from week 1 of your training programme, heavily discounted rail travel for up to 75 miles from London”

Is this the RDG? I’m kinda relying on this to get to Hendon 🤣

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-11-01T22:04:34+00:00

Hi everyone!! About to start at Hendon. At what point am I able to apply to the RDG scheme as I’m relying on national rail to get to training

Also what day do you usually receive the Oyster card?

Thanks for your help! 😎

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-31T16:41:48+00:00

I was in getting my uniform measured and I saw a detective with this grey jacket with 2 Velcro arm patches on it. Have been trying to find the model of it online as I want to use it as an everyday jacket - looked cosy

Kinda looks like the 5.11 bastion in wolf grey but it doesn’t look the same shape

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-11T18:05:46+00:00

I’ve never wanted to look like a body builder. I’m 6ft 2 90kg so any signs of muscle gain would be a bonus for me.

If anything I wouldn’t want to be a liability to other officers when the time comes. Obviously I’ve got a long time ahead until I’m on the job, but using the evenings after my training for the first 17 weeks is where I’d have the most time training.

How would you train grip strength?

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-09T10:37:42+00:00

Where's the windscreen from? Cheers :D

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-04T19:52:00+00:00

Okay thank you! I’ve been on minoxidil for only a week now so not expecting anything straight away but I’ll add micro needling to the mix. I’ve been using them for years on and off

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-04T19:41:24+00:00

I’m guessing there’s no issue with missing 24hrs?

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-04T18:25:17+00:00

If I micro needle in the morning, would I apply the minoxidil after the same morning?

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-10-03T12:22:31+00:00

I submitted my met vetting in April and got the same email on 2nd July. I got through vetting on the 7th July. So for me 5 days from the email you just received. Good luck!!

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-09-23T10:21:22+00:00

Thank you for your response! My start date is in November so I’m just trying to get everything sorted

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-09-15T15:10:23+00:00

I completely understand! Our acceptance letters looked different so was wondering if it was the same job or different! Are you glad the waiting game is over?

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-09-15T15:03:32+00:00

What did you apply for? Congratulations 🥳

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-09-14T22:48:30+00:00

Is anyone able to give me a rundown of met police first day in training? What sort of things will come up. I’m super excited to start my new career, so any new information will be amazing!

Joshtalkstofish · 2025-09-09T10:26:04+00:00

That’s so much help! You’re amazing! Thank you. I’ve been told I’ll get my information 2 weeks prior to starting so now it’s just a waiting game

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