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PSNI Recruitment 2017

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    #1082
    Feckoffcup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭Feckoffcup


    Probably been asked a million times, but as a catholic im wary of the risk of being targeted. Is it justified? Or is it all overhyped scaremongering?


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    #1083
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Lockie101 wrote: »
    C3POPO wrote: »
    Remember they are looking for you to demonstrate your competence against the list of Personal Behaviours, so make sure you have thoroughly read and understood the behaviours and can think of how you can put them into practice in real life.
    Is there an actual list of these "Personal Behaviours"?
    You'll find them here on pages 14 and 15: https://www.joinpsni.co.uk/uploads/1506032096-guidance-for-applicants-2017-09-21.pdf


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    #1084
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Feckoffcup wrote: »
    Probably been asked a million times, but as a catholic im wary of the risk of being targeted. Is it justified? Or is it all overhyped scaremongering?
    Everyone is at risk no matter their religious beliefs.
    DR's just want to target Catholics more to stop further applications so they can "justify" their armed campaign.


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    #1085
    blueboat
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭blueboat


    The threat is very real.


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    #1086
    sparkylarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭sparkylarky


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Feckoffcup wrote: »
    Probably been asked a million times, but as a catholic im wary of the risk of being targeted. Is it justified? Or is it all overhyped scaremongering?
    Everyone is at risk no matter their religious beliefs.
    DR's just want to target Catholics more to stop further applications so they can "justify" their armed campaign.


    Couldn't agree more! Further to your point in my opinion the motive underneath is to appear the police to be a prodestant majority force which they want to ethnicity cleanse! If I get into the police I really hope I get to come face to face with DR (in custody lol) and have a serious chat with them! Like person to person with politics removed and just ask them why?? In the context of their life what will it matter in 50/60 years?? is it really worth killing people? You won't be here in a few years nobody will know who you are, tell me why,are you REALLY sure it's worth taking a life for absolutely nothing at the end of the day? What i REALLY want to ask them most of all is what are you going to say to your creator when you die???


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    #1087
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Mate they aren't freedom fighters, or political beings they are simply brain washed psychopaths who have found a justification to murder people. They don't care if they kill your kids in the process. Cowards


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    #1088
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    sparkylarky wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Feckoffcup wrote: »
    Probably been asked a million times, but as a catholic im wary of the risk of being targeted. Is it justified? Or is it all overhyped scaremongering?
    Everyone is at risk no matter their religious beliefs.
    DR's just want to target Catholics more to stop further applications so they can "justify" their armed campaign.


    Couldn't agree more! Further to your point in my opinion the motive underneath is to appear the police to be a prodestant majority force which they want to ethnicity cleanse! If I get into the police I really hope I get to come face to face with DR (in custody lol) and have a serious chat with them! Like person to person with politics removed and just ask them why?? In the context of their life what will it matter in 50/60 years?? is it really worth killing people? You won't be here in a few years nobody will know who you are, tell me why,are you REALLY sure it's worth taking a life for absolutely nothing at the end of the day? What i REALLY want to ask them most of all is what are you going to say to your creator when you die???

    A wannabe DR is just gonna give you hate. A true DR won't speak. He'll not even say no comment. They'll just stay silent.


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    #1089
    Chase1
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Chase1


    A bit of a change of subject, and I'm getting way ahead of myself as I'm only applying for the current campaign now, but is there a particular type of car that would be recommended to drive whilst working for the PSNI?
    I know they can't stop you from owning any particular car, but you can't rock up to the station in a lambo (over exaggerating :) ) every day for your shift as the car will be recognisable on your days off.
    I currently drive a car that is rare enough on Irish roads, south of the border anyway, and am looking at what I might have to buy if I was to get the job! 2L saloon, standard hatchback, SUV type? I'm not familiar with common vehicles up north :)


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    #1090
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Diesel.


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    #1091
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    I plan to get a reliable runabout for work, if I make it. Diesel, manual, cheap enough to run and common as muck.


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    #1092
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    Chase1 wrote: »
    A bit of a change of subject, and I'm getting way ahead of myself as I'm only applying for the current campaign now, but is there a particular type of car that would be recommended to drive whilst working for the PSNI?
    I know they can't stop you from owning any particular car, but you can't rock up to the station in a lambo (over exaggerating :) ) every day for your shift as the car will be recognisable on your days off.
    I currently drive a car that is rare enough on Irish roads, south of the border anyway, and am looking at what I might have to buy if I was to get the job! 2L saloon, standard hatchback, SUV type? I'm not familiar with common vehicles up north :)
    In all honesty, the less recognisable the better. Avoid personalised number plates and "child on board" etc stickers because it just becomes more unique. Having said that, there are plenty of peelers who spend their money on flashy cars with personalised plates that are easy to spot...


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    #1093
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    I worked in a fast food chain a while ago. Had a girl flash a warrant card at me trying to get blue light discount. Then she got get a car with a personalised plate and I was stunned.


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    #1094
    Chase1
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Chase1


    Yeah it'll definitely be a diesel that's for sure!
    Trying to find the line of flashy but not too flashy haha. Good shout on no personalised plates!


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    #1095
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Chase1 wrote: »
    A bit of a change of subject, and I'm getting way ahead of myself as I'm only applying for the current campaign now, but is there a particular type of car that would be recommended to drive whilst working for the PSNI?
    I know they can't stop you from owning any particular car, but you can't rock up to the station in a lambo (over exaggerating :) ) every day for your shift as the car will be recognisable on your days off.
    I currently drive a car that is rare enough on Irish roads, south of the border anyway, and am looking at what I might have to buy if I was to get the job! 2L saloon, standard hatchback, SUV type? I'm not familiar with common vehicles up north :)

    I have a good few close friends who are serving constables and every one of them drives golfs. I bet every one of you reading this has either owned one before, someone in your house has, or a neighbour has one lol. Not only that alot of the new golfs are amazing on fuel and some have zero road tax lol.
    If I get in I'll definitely have to change my vehicle as I stand out like a sore thumb.


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    #1096
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    NiK9 wrote: »
    Chase1 wrote: »
    A bit of a change of subject, and I'm getting way ahead of myself as I'm only applying for the current campaign now, but is there a particular type of car that would be recommended to drive whilst working for the PSNI?
    I know they can't stop you from owning any particular car, but you can't rock up to the station in a lambo (over exaggerating :) ) every day for your shift as the car will be recognisable on your days off.
    I currently drive a car that is rare enough on Irish roads, south of the border anyway, and am looking at what I might have to buy if I was to get the job! 2L saloon, standard hatchback, SUV type? I'm not familiar with common vehicles up north :)

    I have a good few close friends who are serving constables and every one of them drives golfs. I bet every one of you reading this has either owned one before, someone in your house has, or a neighbour has one lol. Not only that alot of the new golfs are amazing on fuel and some have zero road tax lol.
    If I get in I'll definitely have to change my vehicle as I stand out like a sore thumb.

    Brap brap brap?


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    #1097
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    All a car has to do for me is;

    1. Diesel
    2. Manual
    3. Fit children
    4. Big boot. I have big dogs.


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    #1098
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    NiK9 wrote: »
    Chase1 wrote: »
    A bit of a change of subject, and I'm getting way ahead of myself as I'm only applying for the current campaign now, but is there a particular type of car that would be recommended to drive whilst working for the PSNI?
    I know they can't stop you from owning any particular car, but you can't rock up to the station in a lambo (over exaggerating :) ) every day for your shift as the car will be recognisable on your days off.
    I currently drive a car that is rare enough on Irish roads, south of the border anyway, and am looking at what I might have to buy if I was to get the job! 2L saloon, standard hatchback, SUV type? I'm not familiar with common vehicles up north :)

    I have a good few close friends who are serving constables and every one of them drives golfs. I bet every one of you reading this has either owned one before, someone in your house has, or a neighbour has one lol. Not only that alot of the new golfs are amazing on fuel and some have zero road tax lol.
    If I get in I'll definitely have to change my vehicle as I stand out like a sore thumb.

    Brap brap brap?

    No no defiantly not lol. It's just not a common vehicle in the cities. With my current job I have to go "of roading" alot to get to jobs so my vehicle matches my job needs.


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    #1099
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    I've a personalised number plate which is literally my last name. If I'm successful I'll stick it on the hubbys van.


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    #1100
    sparkylarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭sparkylarky


    Slo85 wrote: »
    I've a personalised number plate which is literally my last name. If I'm successful I'll stick it on the hubbys van.


    Yea that would be a good idea! Make him a target lol jk! I think if I got in I would change my car regularly


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    #1101
    Cbm27
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Cbm27


    I wonder how many people has applied for this campaign so far. I remember during the 2015 recruitment they published a new article that 800 people had applied within the first 24 hours. Would be good to know how many are in the pool this time round.


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    #1102
    KN1231999
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭KN1231999


    Cbm27 wrote: »
    I wonder how many people has applied for this campaign so far. I remember during the 2015 recruitment they published a new article that 800 people had applied within the first 24 hours. Would be good to know how many are in the pool this time round.

    Maybe we can get an FOI?


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    #1103
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    sparkylarky wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    I've a personalised number plate which is literally my last name. If I'm successful I'll stick it on the hubbys van.


    Yea that would be a good idea! Make him a target lol jk! I think if I got in I would change my car regularly




    Lol will make sure life insurance is up to date. Only joking lol.

    I would need to change my car anyway so might as well do it all in one go.


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    #1104
    Cbm27
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Cbm27


    KN1231999 wrote: »
    Cbm27 wrote: »
    I wonder how many people has applied for this campaign so far. I remember during the 2015 recruitment they published a new article that 800 people had applied within the first 24 hours. Would be good to know how many are in the pool this time round.

    Maybe we can get an FOI?

    I'm not sure who we could even ask for that? Was just out of interest as in 2015 it was on the news that a stampede of people applied within 1 day thought something similar would be published this time round but haven't seen anything


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    #1105
    sparkylarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭sparkylarky


    Yea kn1231999 a foi would be good! Don't have a clue how to do one though!


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    #1106
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    I wouldn't put one in until after nov 10th as everything is very fluid atm and FOIs take a minimum of 10 working days


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    #1107
    sparkylarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭sparkylarky


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    I wouldn't put one in until after nov 10th as everything is very fluid atm and FOIs take a minimum of 10 working days


    Prob would be the best idea and you would know final numbers as well


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    #1108
    Cbm27
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Cbm27


    Was just out of interest, thought we would of heard on the news or something. Would be hard to get an accurate picture anyway as a lot of the 1509 ones have applied again and they could be getting their calls and starting GV soon


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    #1109
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    I dont understand why those waiting on a call are applying again. They are gonna get in, the fact this campaign is running guarantees it. The only thing stopping them is maybe failing vetting.


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    #1110
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    I dont understand why those waiting on a call are applying again. They are gonna get in, the fact this campaign is running guarantees it. The only thing stopping them is maybe failing vetting.

    It's not guaranteed at all. The funding could be cut at any minute and it's actually what happened in my campaign.


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    #1111
    sparkylarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭sparkylarky


    majgreen wrote: »
    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    I dont understand why those waiting on a call are applying again. They are gonna get in, the fact this campaign is running guarantees it. The only thing stopping them is maybe failing vetting.

    It's not guaranteed at all. The funding could be cut at any minute and it's actually what happened in my campaign.

    Just thinking, I'm not saying your wrong or anything but they must have a good idea there will funding or they wouldn't be running this new campaign?


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