This page is dedicated to those in their first 2 years of their Police journey.........
So I'll keep this short, your sole aim is to complete probation without receiving a Reg 13, what is that you ask? Well the Reg 13 is " Under Regulation 13 of Police Regulations 2003, a probationer’s services may be dispensed with at any time (at a month’s notice or with payment in lieu) if the chief officer considers that s/he is not fit, physically or mentally, to perform the duties of the Office of Constable or is not likely to become an efficient or well conducted Constable. "
In short if you are unpopular or just have the misfortune of having a horrible racist/sexist/misogynistic line manager then expect the threat of the Reg 13.
So how do we tackle this issue....?
Honestly the best thing you can do is find a good red rep, then record any and every interaction had with line managers. Your aim is to make yourself bulletproof. Finish all of your workbook (SOROC in my day) and get yourself out of probation.
Try your best to stay out of anything contentious, you may even see yourself burying your head in the sand to keep yourself safe.
Something to look out for if you are a minority and get posted to NA in the Met, MOVE!!!!
NA gets the most complaints against ethnic minorities, that speaks for itself!!