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"English_Bloke am a Copper!"

Well that’s it, all confirmed, I got my offer letter through the other day.

I had to fill out a security questionnaire. Have you been, or are you likely to be involved in any type of international terrorism? Who ticks the yes box?

So, I start on the 21st of next month, I have to go and have my measurements for my uniform taken on Monday.

It’s a big relief for it to finally be official, having spent the last 2 years going through the application process. My away training will last for 15 weeks and I will be policing the streets by Christmas (nice time to be a newbie).

So, as of next month I will not be posting for a while, just thought I would give you all some warning…so the grieving can be a gradual process.

YAY!

So long as you have basic English and maths skills they will look at you, then you just have to pass their tests.

Out of interest what qualifications do you need to be a copper? Do you just need to be kind of well rounded or is there specific subjects they look for?

Yes, that was a slight concern. But the way I thought was, if they act different towards me just because of what I do, are they really my friends anyway?

Friday nights wont mean the same thing to me anymore, my neighbour who has been a cop for 20 years says all they mean to him are drunks, fights and vomit…they probably mean the same to some of you lot.

do you not worry that being a copper will alienate you from your friends? especially those who 'bend the rules'?

Late as usual.. but.. Congrats!

So does your head fill the entire hat?

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You can't do the angel face after a comment like that!

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I unno' *Shrugs*
Just making sure the law enforcers of the country are fully equipped.

(Oh lord, give me strength)

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Yes, and how did I know you would be interested in that?