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[pcblade]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and would like to say hello to everyone!
My name's Shaun and I'm on the South Yorkshire special's training course for November.
Has anyone else been confirmed on this? Be good to talk before the actual date!
Shaun.

[shannonh09]

hi my name is Stacy and i'm on november intake as well, look forward to meeting new people.

[ThePolice]

How do

Confirmed on the November intake! Drink in local boozer (I know a decent one ) after the first Sunday?

[shannonh09]

Hi all, iv had my confirmation as well .


Yes definitely a drink after, cont wait so excited.



Well done to us all. see you all soon.

[ThePolice]

Sounds like a plan!

Have you had any details about uniform fitting or anything like that yet?

[shannonh09]

Hi, no have you, gail at hr said that i would get something thro the post, this week.

Have you?

[ThePolice]

No, not heard anything yet from HR. They just said they're going to send some stuff out for me to sign etc.

The end is finally in sight! Had a call from vetting regarding my twitter.

[ThePolice]

Collar number came today. Starting to get real now! Has anyone else received theirs?

Still up for a drink on the Sunday, although it does finish late !? Better get to know each other as we'll be spending the best part of a years worth of weekend together haha !

Edited by ThePolice, 15 October 2011 - 04:10 PM.

[McFlurry]

No, not heard anything yet from HR. They just said they're going to send some stuff out for me to sign etc.

The end is finally in sight! Had a call from vetting regarding my twitter.

Ooof go on then what's your twitter? I've got in trouble with mine before now so be careful!

[ThePolice]

Ooof go on then what's your twitter? I've got in trouble with mine before now so be careful!

A picture that was posted!

Been for uniform fitting today, felt weird looking at myself in uniform!!

[shannonh09]

A picture that was posted!

Been for uniform fitting today, felt weird looking at myself in uniform!!

Hi i go for mine tommorrow, so excited .

[ThePolice]

Hi i go for mine tommorrow, so excited .

Enjoy it . We won't see our uniform again untill the 16th at Manvers ! Stabbies are very snug . Diets in order till training starts I think.

[McFlurry]

See you at your attestation chaps (and chapesses), careful what you do and don't say on public forums and enjoy training.

Tip for attestation, make sure your shoes/boots are polished (you don't have to bull them but make it look like you've made an effort) and get handy with an iron! Iron your shirt to within an inch of it's life and if the trousers don't have a crease sewn in then make sure you iron one in! I personally iron a crease back and front of my issued trousers.

Oh and bugbear of mine... If you speaking to a sergeant call them sarge or sergeant, if you're speaking to anyone senior of that then call them sir or ma'am including when you collect your warrant card which will probably go "thank you sir, thank you sir, thank you, thank you ma'am". People seem to forget this at their attestation.

It's never been clearly defined but I'd suggest you pay similar respect to specials officers too. Remember numbers and a bar (s/sgt) = sarge/sergeant, no numbers and two/three or more bars (ddo or above) = sir/ma'am. I'm in the latter group and still call more senior officers sir/boss.

[ThePolice]

See you at your attestation chaps (and chapesses), careful what you do and don't say on public forums and enjoy training.

Tip for attestation, make sure your shoes/boots are polished (you don't have to bull them but make it look like you've made an effort) and get handy with an iron! Iron your shirt to within an inch of it's life and if the trousers don't have a crease sewn in then make sure you iron one in! I personally iron a crease back and front of my issued trousers.

Oh and bugbear of mine... If you speaking to a sergeant call them sarge or sergeant, if you're speaking to anyone senior of that then call them sir or ma'am including when you collect your warrant card which will probably go "thank you sir, thank you sir, thank you, thank you ma'am". People seem to forget this at their attestation.

It's never been clearly defined but I'd suggest you pay similar respect to specials officers too. Remember numbers and a bar (s/sgt) = sarge/sergeant, no numbers and two/three or more bars (ddo or above) = sir/ma'am. I'm in the latter group and still call more senior officers sir/boss.

I think the trousers I tried on today had a crease sewn in already (win). If not the trousers, and also short will be ironed to within an inch or their life. Then they might have a trip to the parents too for a good going over .

At attestation, is there a speech etc, and an opportunity for photos. What would you suggest the guests wear?

Sorry for so many questions :/.

Thanks for the tips Sarge (please tell me I read you post right !?)

[McFlurry]

Lol not quite but I'm Pete here.

Presentation about the specials & syp, a few speeches from senior regular, magistrate, senior trainer and chief officer (specials), attestation itself, collecting the warrant cards then official photos & a chance for family to take photos.

Guests generally tend to dress smartly.

[ThePolice]

Lol not quite but I'm Pete here.

Presentation about the specials & syp, a few speeches from senior regular, magistrate, senior trainer and chief officer (specials), attestation itself, collecting the warrant cards then official photos & a chance for family to take photos.

Guests generally tend to dress smartly.

Thanks Pete , I'm Dan.

Thanks for the information.

[pcblade]

Thanks for all the info guys! Going down to do my ID card in the morning. Sorry I've not been on; only just learnt how to use this thing. A drink sounds good on the first sunday. Be good to put names to faces! Shaun

[ThePolice]

Thanks for all the info guys! Going down to do my ID card in the morning. Sorry I've not been on; only just learnt how to use this thing. A drink sounds good on the first sunday. Be good to put names to faces! Shaun

But not too many !

I've got mine on Thursday at Nunnery square I think. Then I think I'm done untill we start training in a few weeks!

[pcblade]

Yeah me too. Everything seems to be done on my part. Can't wait now

[pcblade]

Has anyone else been emailed to be invited to the pre induction evening on the 9th November?

Edited by pcblade, 26 October 2011 - 05:44 PM.

[ThePolice]

Where did you go Shaun? Nunnery square?

[pcblade]

No I went to the headquarters at Snig Hill.

Edited by pcblade, 26 October 2011 - 05:44 PM.

[ThePolice]

No I went to the headquarters at Snig Hill.

Cheers pal. Did you have to take any ID with you? I'm sure she said it was at Nunnery Square :/. I'll ring tomorrow.

[pcblade]

No not at all... Could be Nunnery square they might hold it at different places

[Dearneman]

Congratulations to all those starting in the November intake, I look forward to meeting you. Oh forgot to mention I am your Chief Officer and as McFlurry suggested I definately am Sir.