only UK police officers answer please?

Question

its a simple question really, im 16 and live within avon and somerset. Im doing my A levels for the next two years, and i want to get as involved in the police as much as i can ASAP

Could someone please tell me how i could get involved and what i could do? (i would like to spend one day a week involved)

i understand there is a limit of wht i can do, but i just want to do something

thank you

Answer 1

me, your first port of call could be your local police station. Chat to an officer and see what the job entails. The down side to that is that you could end up speaking to a less than enthusiastic officer.

You could join the local police cadets. However I am unsure what commitment they want. More than likely it will be one day per week.

When you reach 18.5 I would recommend you become a Special Constable. This will give you the best insight into what the police do and whether it is for you. I never did this but would advise it now.

Although you can join the police at a young age, most young applicants are told to come back when they have more life experience (not all but most). I spent eight years in the Navy which was invaluable.

You could also look at the option of going to University and possibly joining on accelerated promotion.

It really all depends on what you want.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

Answer 2

At 16 some police forces with recruit you as a PSCO, Thames Valley police where i work has just recently done so.

Many 16-year-olds are unlikely to have the ability, experience and maturity to carry out the PCSO role effectively but if you can show that you do, then some forces will recruit you as a PSCO.

Thought its a full time job and personally i would not want to give up my education for the role if i had a choice, collague years were the best time of my life and when you become a working stiff you do miss them.

Otherwise there is the Cadets if your police force recruit cadets in your area and as someone has said they do take on volunteers.

If you are unable to apply when you turn 18 consider the specials.

Answer 3

I'm not aware of any regulation on this, and in any case I have no idea how the UK police would enforce it- what a serving officer does on his personal computer in his own time is his business. They might not be permitted to reveal information about specific cases, but general police queries are legal for anyone to answer. Think of it like this- if you asked an off-duty police officer about policing in general, do you think that is illegal? This is no different.

Answer 4

The Police Cadets
If you’re aged 14–19
If the Cadets isn't your thing, once you are aged 18 or over, you may be able to get involved with your local police through the Volunteer Programme.This gives people the opportunity to get more involved in their communities, carrying out all sorts of non-uniformed roles, developing valuable new skills and experience in the process.
Why not go to your local Police station and ask about any of these,or explain your thoughts,I'm sure they would be only too happy to guide you in the right direction...

Answer 5

The best thing you can do for yourself is to talk with someone at the police station about your interest. They will gladly help a possible recruit. Don't show up without calling ahead of time.

Answer 6

I'm not in the Police Force, but try for volunteering in other areas as well, or join Police Cadets,

have fun
xx

Answer 7

Ring your local police station and ask them.

Answer 8

See this link:

http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/recruitment/

Answer 9

you have to go throu some tests and you will be sent away from your home town

Answer 10

go out, get mashed, cause some trouble and get arrested, you can spend a night in a cell and a day getting questioned, thats getting involved!!!!