Recruitment drive for new officers
When I joined Strathclyde Police in 1996, it was my mum that called up to get me the application form.
Thinking back, that should probably have disbarred me from joining, but fortunately, after a nine-month recruitment process, they let me in. We are of course now called Police Scotland, but the process of recruitment continues, with some peaks and troughs along the way.
At the moment we are actively recruiting. Do you know someone who wants a life-changing career? Candidates must be honest, hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated people, looking to join one of the biggest and best teams in Scotland.
They can expect true job satisfaction, first-class training and to be fully rewarded in their role as a police officer – an extraordinary job like no other. As a police officer, you can expect an exciting and varied career with fresh challenges every day.
You must be aged 18 or over, be physically fit and meet the residency criteria. Exciting opportunities are available now in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire (L) Division and any candidate selecting L Division on their posting reference form will be prioritised through our selection process. If successful, they will be offered a place on the next available intake. Each division is available for selection and we will continue to prioritise applications based on the resourcing demands of the organisation. If you know someone who would be interested in these exciting opportunities, then please direct them to our website or pass on our Recruitment Line at 01355 566 363. You could be changing their life.
The role has changed over the years, but through good times and bad, I have never regretted becoming a police officer. The tasks officers are asked to take on each day are varied and can involve just about anything!
An example of a crime that police are, of course, asked to investigate is theft. In Stonehouse, local officers are making enquiries in relation to theft of a van and other items that occurred in Toftcombs Avenue. The incident occurred overnight between January 13 and 14. Officers are following up CCTV evidence that is on cameras near the location and it appears these people tried to enter other houses too. Four males tried to force their way into a house there, but were unsuccessful.
A number of power tools are missing and we would like to get them back to the owner.
If you have any information relating to this incident, please contact PC Lowrie at Larkhall Police office.
On a similar note, I’m delighted to report that officers in Hamilton managed to arrest a male who was allegedly intent on breaking into vehicles in Hamilton in the early hours of January 14.