PSNI Recruitment 1710 Campaign

Banterbus28

It's all in your heads.

Just condition yourself not to left the discomfort get the better of you.

Pish push push

TheBigLight

Nap702 wrote: »

PCA prep

Turn the heating on to make the difficult dry air effect like most of you have said. . .

Run into the kitchen crawl under the table, sprint upstairs, balance over some type of beam, climb on top of the wardrobes, jump down, round round missus shoes, drag the washing basket back and forth, sprint downstairs. Repeat 2 more times.

Hahahahaha

Cracker! And not too far from the real thing lol.

Loremaster Teclis

SMT results anyone? I was kinda expecting them by the end of this week.

Banterbus28

Loremaster Teclis wrote: »

SMT results anyone? I was kinda expecting them by the end of this week.

Says on JoinPSNI that you will only receive results if they are positive. I.e. no news is good news

Nap702

TheBigLight wrote: »

Nap702 wrote: »

PCA prep

Turn the heating on to make the difficult dry air effect like most of you have said. . .

Run into the kitchen crawl under the table, sprint upstairs, balance over some type of beam, climb on top of the wardrobes, jump down, round round missus shoes, drag the washing basket back and forth, sprint downstairs. Repeat 2 more times.

Hahahahaha

Cracker! And not too far from the real thing lol.

I forgot the bit with the kettle bells hahahahaha

All joking aside I like what banterbus says, sprint then pull etc

Lily79

Belfast_B2014 wrote: »

Thanks for all the ages replies I was worried I was the only one over the 35+ age group

I'm also not far off 35. Nothing wrong with a bit of life experience

Banterbus28

Nap702 wrote: »

TheBigLight wrote: »

Nap702 wrote: »

PCA prep

Turn the heating on to make the difficult dry air effect like most of you have said. . .

Run into the kitchen crawl under the table, sprint upstairs, balance over some type of beam, climb on top of the wardrobes, jump down, round round missus shoes, drag the washing basket back and forth, sprint downstairs. Repeat 2 more times.

Hahahahaha

Cracker! And not too far from the real thing lol.

I forgot the bit with the kettle bells hahahahaha

All joking aside I like what banterbus says, sprint then pull etc

Basically just try and do like exercise whilst your lungs are hanging out your backside...

Slo18

I’m fast approaching 33. Plenty of valuable life skills have been gained.

Davidb1988

ldngal18 wrote: »

I've managed to pass all phases including vetting it seems.
I think HIIT type training, be it circuits or crossfit is probably the best for the PCA.
I've no idea about the actual physical program at GV though ? If anyone who is currently serving could advise that would be great.

Quite honestly I'm not the world's greatest runner. More of a barbell kinda person.

Were you at the PCA last Wed? When did you hear about your vetting?

Robocop2k16

Are they pretty accommodating at rescheduling pca/medical? Got a feeling getting time off again will be difficult for me.

Banterbus28

Robocop2k16 wrote: »

Are they pretty accommodating at rescheduling pca/medical? Got a feeling getting time off again will be difficult for me.

Not swing it as special leave?

Robocop2k16

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Robocop2k16 wrote: »

Are they pretty accommodating at rescheduling pca/medical? Got a feeling getting time off again will be difficult for me.

Not swing it as special leave?

Could try it. Although August will be a battle to get off in my division.

Hoping they fall on rest days though!

ldngal18

Davidb1988 wrote: »

ldngal18 wrote: »

I've managed to pass all phases including vetting it seems.
I think HIIT type training, be it circuits or crossfit is probably the best for the PCA.
I've no idea about the actual physical program at GV though ? If anyone who is currently serving could advise that would be great.

Quite honestly I'm not the world's greatest runner. More of a barbell kinda person.

Were you at the PCA last Wed? When did you hear about your vetting?

I had my PCA a few weeks ago now. I heard ago about vetting today if that helps (it's an email confirmation as with all other things during this campaign)

Faugha

Davidb1988 wrote: »

ldngal18 wrote: »

I've managed to pass all phases including vetting it seems.
I think HIIT type training, be it circuits or crossfit is probably the best for the PCA.
I've no idea about the actual physical program at GV though ? If anyone who is currently serving could advise that would be great.

Quite honestly I'm not the world's greatest runner. More of a barbell kinda person.

Were you at the PCA last Wed? When did you hear about your vetting?

Hi there, I’d my PCA last week (2/5/18) and no word as yet on vetting, been checking my credit report an emails daily and eagerly awaiting news. But as has been said here, no news is good news. I did ring to enquiry only to receive an email telling me they could could confirm my vetting was pending so not much help.

At PCA I was in the first group taken out to their cars so may have met you

Mal137

NiK9 wrote: »

Most up to date list I have.

Breezecop: 80-85
Rossco22: 75-80
NIK9: 75-80
Loremaster Teclis: 75-80
snickett4: 75-80
Scammy21: 75-80
TheBigLight: 70-75
Lily79: 70-75
HankSchrader1: 70-75
Bananarama1512: 70-75
Faugha: 70-75
Davidb1988: 70-75
Mb91: 70-75
Belroo99: 70-75
Anni123: 70
ML515: 65-70
Slo85: 65-70
takodah: 65-70
SW1996: 65-70
NemesisEejit: 65
gawa84: 65
DarylD96: 60-65
Nap702: 60-65
Robocop2k16: 60-65
Ponif: 60-65
Coco2070: 60-65
Adam West: 60-65
JECornette: 60-65
RECRUIT2018: 60-65
Confusedas: 60-65
Aye_Chihuahua: 60-65
Maybecop18: 60-65
Stm1: 55-60
Rookie23: 55-60
Mike079: 55-60
Tom_90: 55-60
Slatprh: 55-60
Adam261: 55-60
Joceyjoe: 55-60
Njim91: 55-60
Ohh369: 55-60
eslow: 55-60
Alan0894a: 55
Recruit 6: 55
Belfast_B2014: 50-55
Starsky1: 50-55
Waiting88: 50-55
Goonerdee: 50-55

hi all, first time poster. I scored in the 80-85 band.  First group fast tracked however still to hear back regarding vetting

NiK9

Mal137 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

Most up to date list I have.

Breezecop: 80-85
Rossco22: 75-80
NIK9: 75-80
Loremaster Teclis: 75-80
snickett4: 75-80
Scammy21: 75-80
TheBigLight: 70-75
Lily79: 70-75
HankSchrader1: 70-75
Bananarama1512: 70-75
Faugha: 70-75
Davidb1988: 70-75
Mb91: 70-75
Belroo99: 70-75
Anni123: 70
ML515: 65-70
Slo85: 65-70
takodah: 65-70
SW1996: 65-70
NemesisEejit: 65
gawa84: 65
DarylD96: 60-65
Nap702: 60-65
Robocop2k16: 60-65
Ponif: 60-65
Coco2070: 60-65
Adam West: 60-65
JECornette: 60-65
RECRUIT2018: 60-65
Confusedas: 60-65
Aye_Chihuahua: 60-65
Maybecop18: 60-65
Stm1: 55-60
Rookie23: 55-60
Mike079: 55-60
Tom_90: 55-60
Slatprh: 55-60
Adam261: 55-60
Joceyjoe: 55-60
Njim91: 55-60
Ohh369: 55-60
eslow: 55-60
Alan0894a: 55
Recruit 6: 55
Belfast_B2014: 50-55
Starsky1: 50-55
Waiting88: 50-55
Goonerdee: 50-55

hi all, first time poster. I scored in the 80-85 band.  First group fast tracked however still to hear back regarding vetting

Welcome. Hopefully won't be too much longer.

Breezecop

Mal137 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

Most up to date list I have.

Breezecop: 80-85
Rossco22: 75-80
NIK9: 75-80
Loremaster Teclis: 75-80
snickett4: 75-80
Scammy21: 75-80
TheBigLight: 70-75
Lily79: 70-75
HankSchrader1: 70-75
Bananarama1512: 70-75
Faugha: 70-75
Davidb1988: 70-75
Mb91: 70-75
Belroo99: 70-75
Anni123: 70
ML515: 65-70
Slo85: 65-70
takodah: 65-70
SW1996: 65-70
NemesisEejit: 65
gawa84: 65
DarylD96: 60-65
Nap702: 60-65
Robocop2k16: 60-65
Ponif: 60-65
Coco2070: 60-65
Adam West: 60-65
JECornette: 60-65
RECRUIT2018: 60-65
Confusedas: 60-65
Aye_Chihuahua: 60-65
Maybecop18: 60-65
Stm1: 55-60
Rookie23: 55-60
Mike079: 55-60
Tom_90: 55-60
Slatprh: 55-60
Adam261: 55-60
Joceyjoe: 55-60
Njim91: 55-60
Ohh369: 55-60
eslow: 55-60
Alan0894a: 55
Recruit 6: 55
Belfast_B2014: 50-55
Starsky1: 50-55
Waiting88: 50-55
Goonerdee: 50-55

hi all, first time poster. I scored in the 80-85 band.  First group fast tracked however still to hear back regarding vetting

Just like me mate lol bit worrying

Davidb1988

Faugha wrote: »

Davidb1988 wrote: »

ldngal18 wrote: »

I've managed to pass all phases including vetting it seems.
I think HIIT type training, be it circuits or crossfit is probably the best for the PCA.
I've no idea about the actual physical program at GV though ? If anyone who is currently serving could advise that would be great.



Quite honestly I'm not the world's greatest runner. More of a barbell kinda person.

Were you at the PCA last Wed? When did you hear about your vetting?

Hi there, I’d my PCA last week (2/5/18) and no word as yet on vetting, been checking my credit report an emails daily and eagerly awaiting news. But as has been said here, no news is good news. I did ring to enquiry only to receive an email telling me they could could confirm my vetting was pending so not much help.

At PCA I was in the first group taken out to their cars so may have met you

Yea I was first group escorted to the cars too. Am session?

The Rookie

Does anyone know what type of self defence/martial art is taught during training?
Just wondered as there are so many people training in martial arts these days...how does the Police one compare to them?

Rossco22

Belfast_B2014 wrote: »

Does anyone know what type of self defence/martial art is taught during training?
Just wondered as there are so many people training in martial arts these days...how does the Police one compare to them?

As a follow on from this, does anyone know the viewpoint of the police on their officers fighting competitively?

majgreen

Belfast_B2014 wrote: »

Does anyone know what type of self defence/martial art is taught during training?
Just wondered as there are so many people training in martial arts these days...how does the Police one compare to them?

No martial arts. If you have any martial arts experience leave it at the door. You are taught PSP (personal safety programme) which are all Home Office approved blocks, strikes and takedowns.

Rossco22

majgreen wrote: »

Belfast_B2014 wrote: »

Does anyone know what type of self defence/martial art is taught during training?
Just wondered as there are so many people training in martial arts these days...how does the Police one compare to them?

No martial arts. If you have any martial arts experience leave it at the door. You are taught PSP (personal safety programme) which are all Home Office approved blocks, strikes and takedowns.

Are you still free to compete in MMA whilst in training/ serving officer?

Banterbus28

Rossco22 wrote: »

majgreen wrote: »

Belfast_B2014 wrote: »

Does anyone know what type of self defence/martial art is taught during training?
Just wondered as there are so many people training in martial arts these days...how does the Police one compare to them?

No martial arts. If you have any martial arts experience leave it at the door. You are taught PSP (personal safety programme) which are all Home Office approved blocks, strikes and takedowns.

Are you still free to compete in MMA whilst in training/ serving officer?

Not sure about MMA but o uses to play in a PSNI sports team and the peelers in the team occasionally gor duty credits for playing a match i.e. they got paid for it.

Banterbus28

I used to play*

Newbie1710

Hello I am the newbie...

I have been following this thread for quite a while but have a few questions for those who have done the PCA.

I am in the 50-55 bracket so still have a good while to wait no doubt.

For those who have done the PCA can you recommend what training to do to prepare?

Thanks

Banterbus28

Newbie1710 wrote: »

Hello I am the newbie...

I have been following this thread for quite a while but have a few questions for those who have done the PCA.

I am in the 50-55 bracket so still have a good while to wait no doubt.

For those who have done the PCA can you recommend what training to do to prepare?

Thanks

HIIT, vartlek, occasionally long run.

Practice doing exercised as shown at the PCA stations (kettle bells, body drag, balancr beam and wall) after a sustained sprint to get your body used to doing those thimgs whilst breathing out your backside. I.e. condition yourself to not be as shocked by the dryness of the hall

Press ups, sit ups, pull ups should be enough for strength.

Of you want join a gym but make sire you get your money's worth

Newbie1710

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Newbie1710 wrote: »

Hello I am the newbie...

I have been following this thread for quite a while but have a few questions for those who have done the PCA.

I am in the 50-55 bracket so still have a good while to wait no doubt.

For those who have done the PCA can you recommend what training to do to prepare?

Thanks

HIIT, vartlek, occasionally long run.

Practice doing exercised as shown at the PCA stations (kettle bells, body drag, balancr beam and wall) after a sustained sprint to get your body used to doing those thimgs whilst breathing out your backside. I.e. condition yourself to not be as shocked by the dryness of the hall

Press ups, sit ups, pull ups should be enough for strength.

Of you want join a gym but make sire you get your money's worth

Ok thank you.

Have you done the PCA?? If so how did you find it time wise?

Banterbus28

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Newbie1710 wrote: »

Hello I am the newbie...

I have been following this thread for quite a while but have a few questions for those who have done the PCA.

I am in the 50-55 bracket so still have a good while to wait no doubt.

For those who have done the PCA can you recommend what training to do to prepare?

Thanks

HIIT, vartlek, occasional long run.

Practice doing exercised as shown at the PCA stations (kettle bells, body drag, balancr beam and wall) after a sustained sprint to get your body used to doing those thimgs whilst breathing out your backside. I.e. condition yourself to not be as shocked by the dryness of the hall

Press ups, sit ups, pull ups should be enough for strength.

If you want join a gym but make sire you get your money's worth

Newbie1710 wrote: »

Banterbus28 wrote: »

Newbie1710 wrote: »

Hello I am the newbie...

I have been following this thread for quite a while but have a few questions for those who have done the PCA.

I am in the 50-55 bracket so still have a good while to wait no doubt.

For those who have done the PCA can you recommend what training to do to prepare?

Thanks

HIIT, vartlek, occasionally long run.

Practice doing exercised as shown at the PCA stations (kettle bells, body drag, balancr beam and wall) after a sustained sprint to get your body used to doing those thimgs whilst breathing out your backside. I.e. condition yourself to not be as shocked by the dryness of the hall

Press ups, sit ups, pull ups should be enough for strength.

Of you want join a gym but make sire you get your money's worth

Ok thank you.

Have you done the PCA?? If so how did you find it time wise?

Not in this campaign anynore but I have done one before.

NiK9

I think it's going to be a while before PSNI finish the FOI that were submitted. Just noticed they answered one on Fri that was first submitted early Feb. So 3 months to answer.
My first FOI wasn't submitted until end of march and the most recent was submitted when the AC results were sent out. So could be July/Aug before we know how many people are in each percentage group.

Slo18

I think I know the answer but I’m assuming you can’t take any holidays while in GV.
Thanks.