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There can be a lot of unknowns when you’re thinking about becoming a Police Officer, but we’re here to help. Staff from around the country have answered questions that are frequently asked by applicants.
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What's it like being on the Frontline?
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What's it like being on the Frontline?
Constable
Public Safety Team
What's it like being a Sergeant?
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What's it like being a Sergeant?
Sergeant
Pacific Liaison Coordinator
What career progression is there in Police?
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What career progression is there in Police?
Acting Snr Sergeant
Development & High Performance Manager
What are the differences and benefits between city and rural policing?
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What are the differences and benefits between city and rural policing?
Senior Constable
Rural Policing
How do I get into a Specialist Unit?
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How do I get into a Specialist Unit?
Sergeant
Police Negotiation Team
Do I need training to be in the Maritime Unit?
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Do I need training to be in the Maritime Unit?
Maritime Team
Maritime Police Unit
How do you join the Maritime Unit?
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How do you join the Maritime Unit?
Constable
Maritime Unit
What is a typical day like with the Maritime Unit?
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What is a typical day like with the Maritime Unit?
Maritime Team
Maritime Police Unit
What is the training to be a 105 communicator?
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What is the training to be a 105 communicator?
105 Communicator
Non Emergency Contact
Where is the Maritime Unit based?
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Where is the Maritime Unit based?
Maritime Team
Maritime Police Unit
How can I join AOS?
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How can I join AOS?
Sergeant
Tactical Operator
What does a School Community Officer do?
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What does a School Community Officer do?
Senior Constable
School Community Officer
What does a usual day look like in road policing?
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What does a usual day look like in road policing?
Constable
Strategic Traffic Unit
What is it like being a Dog Handler?
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What is it like being a Dog Handler?
Dog Handler
Constable
What is it like being a Police Dog?
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What is it like being a Police Dog?
Canine Constable
K9 Specialist Taskforce
What is it like being in AOS?
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What is it like being in AOS?
Training Sergeant
AOS
How has your professional development continued throughout your career?
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How has your professional development continued throughout your career?
Constable
Detective
What is it like being a Detective?
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What is it like being a Detective?
Constable
Detective