Short
of passing your tests and acquiring a certificate in knowledge of
policing, there are other basic qualifications that should be able to
tell if you can become a police officer in the UK. Know that while
it’s a great career, policing requires both mental and physical
alertness and strength, so only the most capable could be a bobby.
Physical Health
For
one, you should neither be overweight nor underweight, but reasonably
fit and in good health. To evaluate and enforce this, new recruits go
through a rigorous training program with four stages, spread across
activities ranging from familiarising oneself with police work to
boot camps and defence training.
Mental
Health
You
are also required to be of sound mind as much as you have a healthy
physique. Your employer should be confident that you are able to
efficiently enforce the law while being courteous enough to the
rights of others, especially civilians. Sound judgment and good
communication skills are also a must.
Other
Requirements and Qualifications
As
a part of your character evaluation, it is also recommended that you
not have a criminal record before joining the police force (of
course, it’s all the more necessary that you don’t acquire one
during your duty). However, this doesn’t mean that you will be
immediately disqualified, as some employers weigh the gravity of your
offence before deciding.
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