84 replies to this topic

[lukedoss]

Hi Everyone,

Is anyone here in the OSU and wouldn't mind me asking a few questions.

I'm starting my training in June and have chosen to join Hendon OSU and wouldn't mind speaking to someone whos actually experienced it first hand.

Thanks

Luke

[spurs92]

Hey mate what is OSU?

Jay

[MXZ]

Hey mate what is OSU?

Jay

Heya Jay,

You can get a little more info on OSU here; Met police careers site
Or if you do a quick search of the forum for "operational support unit" you should find a few threads about who they are and what they get up to.

[spurs92]

Hey Mate,
Thanks alot! That sounds very interesting I can imagine it's very competitive.

Jay

[TroyTempest]

The OSU do a wide range of deployments most known for working in serials after a borough has requested there assistance with some specific problem bot in uniform and non uniform roes. Akin to a pan London tasking unit. They are at present the only MSC Shield trained unit and put officers onto Commissioners Reserve. They work on a hard roster, which although there can be individual flexibility around working times, expect to do Friday on, Weekend off, Saturday On, Weekend off, etc.

http://www.policespe...howtopic=113513
http://www.policespe...howtopic=114650
http://www.policespe...howtopic=111364
http://www.policespe...howtopic=110487

and on, and on, and on, and........It's emotive to say the least, read, http://www.policespe...dpost&p=1890238 for my previous take on it.

Edited by WhatAmIDoing, 30 March 2011 - 09:55 AM.

[MXZ]

It's emotive to say the least, read, http://www.policespe...dpost&p=1890238 for my previous take on it.

Heh, emotive is one way of putting it, hopefully this thread will stay civil
Thanks for the the links WAID, I'm interested in reading up more on OSU too, just a bit of a struggle wading through the less relevant posts.

[lukedoss]

Heh, emotive is one way of putting it, hopefully this thread will stay civil
Thanks for the the links WAID, I'm interested in reading up more on OSU too, just a bit of a struggle wading through the less relevant posts.

Hi MXZ,

Thats the problem I had. Bobby-Bali sent me a PM which was extremely helpful so might be worth speaking to him if you want the opinion of someone whos actually in the OSU.

[SBG]

Heh, emotive is one way of putting it, hopefully this thread will stay civil

Yes agreed - Constructive comments comments only please

Edited by SBG, 31 March 2011 - 08:47 AM.

[ds1989]

What's the rule on hours and doing shifts during the week? it would be great to be able to do OSU but I would like to do more hour to get my IPS and also to gain more experience.

[TroyTempest]

They do do deployments mid week, often for slower time IPS competency building

Checkout: http://www.policespe...0

[ds1989]

They do do deployments mid week, often for slower time IPS competency building

Checkout: http://www.policespe...0

Excellent, thanks WAID!!

[TroyTempest]

np

[The Big Boss]

Hi Everyone,

Is anyone here in the OSU and wouldn't mind me asking a few questions.

I'm starting my training in June and have chosen to join Hendon OSU and wouldn't mind speaking to someone whos actually experienced it first hand.

Thanks

Luke

Luke
How did you request Hendon OSU?
Thanks

[Harry Callahan]

OSU are contacting applicants where all three Borough choices are already full mate.

[lukedoss]

Hi,



When they confirmed my training dates they told me my first choice Borough was full so I asked to go to the OSU and they asked me which location I would prefer

[The Big Boss]

Hi,



When they confirmed my training dates they told me my first choice Borough was full so I asked to go to the OSU and they asked me which location I would prefer

Thanks

[Harry Callahan]

I have contact details for a very helpful lady who deals with OSU recruitment if you need them, just send me a PM.

[NewhamSC]

I have contact details for a very helpful lady who deals with OSU recruitment if you need them, just send me a PM.

Hello mate, could you please PM me the details of this lady as I would like to change from borough to OSU!

[Ben.]

Hello mate, could you please PM me the details of this lady as I would like to change from borough to OSU!

What :O! Why?

[NewhamSC]

What :O! Why?

Just think it will be easier with travel commitments until I get sorted out in London!
Like working friday, weekend off, working saturday etc, then I would wanna come onto borough!

[Fenix]

Just think it will be easier with travel commitments until I get sorted out in London!
Like working friday, weekend off, working saturday etc, then I would wanna come onto borough!

by that point your choice of borough would be full... there's already only about 5 boroughs currently taking Specials!

[NewhamSC]

by that point your choice of borough would be full... there's already only about 5 boroughs currently taking Specials!

I see, I would just stay on OSU then!

[Ben.]

by that point your choice of borough would be full... there's already only about 5 boroughs currently taking Specials!

Yeah exactly my thoughts.

This post or the above one is not questioning the OSU choice but just NewhamSC is joining my borough so I was shocked.

I seriously think you should keep KF mate. Our managers are super and will support and understand any limitations you may have pre-moving to London.

[NewhamSC]

Yeah exactly my thoughts.

This post or the above one is not questioning the OSU choice but just NewhamSC is joining my borough so I was shocked.

I seriously think you should keep KF mate. Our managers are super and will support and understand any limitations you may have pre-moving to London.

Don't know who gave you -1 but I will make it right, yeah I was excited about hitting KF, but I haven't heard nothing from them what so ever, the only person to contact me was the special sergeant on here, other than that no one has emailed me or contacted me about it, and everyone else on my course has had loads of information some have even had their shoulder numbers etc! So i'm stuck in two minds really as to what to do, as OSU is something I think I would be good at, but I want to have the freedom a borough gives in order to get my IPS as quickly as possible!

[Asimov]

They normally only contact you after your course is over - ie, when you've passed all the exams. That's probably why you haven't heard yet. They are very helpful as Ben says and you can give them a call and speak to them if you want.