Links to Other Police Related Web Sites

We have included on this page a number of links to other web sites. Careful preparation is needed for your application and a few minutes spent looking at some of these web sites may make the difference between you being accepted or rejected. To open any of the links just click on the blue text. For school leavers (16-18) the cadet scheme may be of particular interest.

In support of your application make sure that you have read your local police forces web site and you know their mission statement and ethos. Remember to search your cupboards, drawers or even loft for the important documents you will need for your application. Items such as your passport, driving licence, examination certificates etc. will be needed for your application.

www.policecouldyou.co.uk
General information about the Police service in England and Wales

www.police-information.co.uk
Information for those already in Police service - Specials, PCSO’s etc.

www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Useful for checking eligibility criteria for Police entrance e.g. residential status

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/officers/policeapplicationform2006.pdf
A downloadable version of the application form for England and Wales (needs Adobe ® Reader)

www.police.uk/forces/forcelist.asp
List of individual UK Police force web sites

www.scottish.police.uk
Details about joining the Scottish Police service and individual forces web sites

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/other/overview.html

Details about the cadet scheme (at the bottom of the web page) for young people aged 16-18 who want to become police officers and can’t apply until over 18. This scheme gives a good a taste of what it’s like to be a police officer. One former cadet has become a Chief Constable.