Several police forces have introduced Direct Entry Detective Recruitment, which, quite frankly, I can’t get my head round as being a detective was once the most sought after role in the police service. Apparently there is now a national shortage and it has become increasingly difficult to recruit detectives internally. Why this is will be the subject of a separate podcast.

To ensure the right type of people are recruited as detectives most forces now run their own unique assessments on top of what is required of you nationally. So in this podcast I’m going to share with you structured approaches that will enable you to succeed with high marks with presentations, prioritisation exercises and briefings.

I also have a bit of a rant about the police getting involved in things that aren’t their role (sorry!)

If you’re not going for detective, or if you are already in ‘The Job’ the approaches I describe will still have value for you.

Join the discussion in the Bluelight Facebook Groups:

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Talk Soon,
Brendan O'Brien

So, you want to be a Detective?

What’s the One BIG THING that is causing people just like you to fail at their police recruitment interviews. If you are a serving police officer, the same one thing applies, whether you are going for a promotion board or a specialist / transferee interview.   

Listen in as I discuss the need for DETAIL and how through the ‘7-Levels of How’ you can ensure you meet all of the requirements in the marking guide, but in an authentic and conversational way.

And at the end of the podcast, there is some awesome news for serving officers! 

Join the discussion in the Bluelight Facebook Groups:

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The Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 

Talk Soon 
Brendan O'Brien

What’s the One BIG THING causing people like you, to fail at their police recruitment interviews?

Following recent newspaper reports about police officers behaving in a manner that demonstrated racism, sexism and a total disregard for the feelings and wellbeing of others, I got thinking about how many times this behaviour had gone unnoticed or unchallenged until it got so bad that Professional Standards had to get involved.

Are we as good as we think we are in the service at calling out inappropriate behaviour?

And what does it take to lead a career of service, with integrity and according to the Code of Ethics? 

The difference between retiring / resigning, or retiring / resigning with honour?

There’s something in this podcast for everyone, whether you are a potential recruit, starting off in your career as a police officer, or you are a seasoned veteran.

Join me as I discuss what cases like this mean for you as well as some ideas you can take with you to your assessments, interviews or promotion boards.

And continue the discussion in the Bluelight Facebook Groups:
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The Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 

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Brendan O'Brien

How to retire or resign…with honour!

As a graduate - will I be up for the challenge of policing? 

This week Chief Constable Nick Adderley has waded into the debate over graduates and whether they are ready for the role. Nick - the problem isn't degree holders and their age / life experience - it's something else! The problem is your recruitment process! Listen to the podcast to find out more! 

Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: 
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Brendan

Police Recruitment - Do I really need a Degree in Policing?

If you are a Serving Police Officer, are you confused about the PDR system, CVF and the ‘Wheel of Confusion?’

You are? Well, all is forgiven, the 36 Page guidance for PDR, with its flow charts and complexity is enough to bewilder the best of us.

And as for the CVF and the 'Wheel of Confusion' - need I say anything more?

Over 20 years ago I also struggled with this kind of Police ‘UnSpeak' resulting in two massive fails at specialist interview boards. 

That’s when I took matters into my own hands and developed a system that was:

•	Easy to use
•	Forward facing, as opposed to the PDR process, which looks backwards
•	And focused on my strengths rather than my weaknesses.

The Bluelight 5-Step process I developed has gone on to help guide me through promotion boards and specialist interviews, as well as 1000’s of potential police recruits and serving police officers. 

Listen to the podcast to find out more! Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 

Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695

Join the Police In-Force Advancement Group here:
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Talk Soon Brendan

If you are a Serving Police Officer, are you confused about the PDR system?’

Quite a few of my clients who have been successful in what is often a 12 to 18 month recruitment process have just been given start dates in 2023!

Yes, 2023 - It’s now May 2021! That’s almost two years from now!

In this podcast I discuss 5 ways you can avoid this kind of lengthy wait for your first day in the police. Listen to the podcast to find out more! 

Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 

Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 

Talk Soon 
Brendan

'Help! My start date for joining the police is in 2023!!'

In this podcast I describe the 5 P’s which form part of a successful approach to Police Promotion Boards

I hope you find it useful

This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/

How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/
Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871

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Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145 Talk Soon Brendan

Police Promotion Boards - how to ensure you demonstrate the 5 P’s which are necessary for a pass!

Bluelight coach and prepare for the police recruitment process. If you are thinking of applying for the UK Police Service, we provide Application Form Checking, Online Preparation Courses, Face to Face Seminars and One on One coaching. 98% of those who attend Bluelight's programmes pass the National Police Recruit Assessment Centre.

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