I have wanted to join the police in the uk for some time now. I have everything required to join, however my vision is not perfect. I wear contact lenses pritty much all the time. I was getting an eye test done the other day and the woman checked me in accordance with police regulations and said I would be unable to join. My vision is pritty cruddy really without lenses. I understand why they police do this, but its a bit annoying and a tad discriminatory. Is there any way around this, other than laser eye surgery??
2007-01-03 23:12:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
you could fail the entry test if you don't have 20/20 eyesight
2007-01-07 23:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Poor eyesight may fail you when attempting to join the police in UK. If you are unable to see people and objects properly at a reasonable distance without glasses, then the police recruiters will probably reject you. Even though you have taken what you think is an eye test for police entry, it was not taken by the recruiters, so it may just not be valid. You should go for an interview and let them test you in their own way. There are lots of desk jobs working for the police as a civilian - have you thought about these?
2007-01-03 23:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could join under the HPD scheme (high potential development) this is open not only for people with degrees but also for someone with extreme promise, the degree will certainly help if you want to go high in the ranks. Also the more knowledge you have the more confident you will feel. Also when you leave uni you can also study some distance learning other degrees/masters after your initial 2 year training. It helps keep your mind active. Also don't listen to any of the *** when they say the HPD ones are not to be trusted, so long as you are fair with people and honest you'll be grand.
2016-03-14 01:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is madatory for an applicant or recruit or volunteer to have a perfect 20/20 vision or just good eyesight to join the uk police force...
2007-01-03 23:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by bradshaw 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, as the Police, in general, appear to fail so often to see crime happening all around them, I would suggest your eyesight should not be a problem at all. For them to say otherwise in their guidlines, under the circumstances seems rather absurd. I'd say your eyesight would be good enough, although you might need to have an IQ of over 80.
2007-01-03 23:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Joining the police force and a matter of health issues is very important part of the process. It pays to have 20/20 vision as your sight is important to details you give when giving evidence in a court of law. If the defence council discovered you had problems with your eyesight they would have reason to doubt your credibility.
2007-01-07 13:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Le Baron 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've been supplied with the standards for unaided vision and you may not meet them. Even if you do, remember that the medical conditions (unless you're female or of ethnic origin) are pretty strict and apt to be applied strictly in the absence of any special reason for taking a relaxed interpretation.
You're going to have to brush up your English, though. Make sure that your application form is completed in correct spelling and syntax.
2007-01-04 00:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by Feinschmecker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it discriminatory when there's a requirement for police to be in great shape all round? Thats like saying its discrimniatory to not hire someone in a wheelchair to to a lifting job that they couldn't do.
On the other side though, I don't see why your sight would be a problem, if you wear glasses and/or lenses, as these would rectify whatever problem. It may just be they will expect you to make sure your glasses/lenses are up to date, as your sight may detiriorate over time.
2007-01-03 23:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by ashypoo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I think The Force regulations are a lil diff in the Us but Some wear contact lenses but no theere not another way really srry
2007-01-03 23:24:41 · answer #9 · answered by Kalee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont be silly lol. I know plenty of cops that turn a blind eye if you pay them enough hehehehehehehehe. no seriously the rule is you have to have 20 20 vision with normal eye glasses on. lots of policemen wear eye glasses and contact lenses. Hers the official requirments and im sorry to say if your optician told you that you do not come up to scratch then im afraid thats that. hers the link from police website. http://www.policeuk.com/downloads/eyesight.pdf
2007-01-03 23:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋