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What’s the next best thing to a conversation with a cop – ChatCops!
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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Am I guaranteed a job after training at College?
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Am I guaranteed a job after training at College?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
How should I prepare for College?
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How should I prepare for College?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
What are some of the facilities available at RNZPC?
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What are some of the facilities available at RNZPC?
College Staff
RNZPC
What is deployment week?
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What is deployment week?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
What is cognitive conditioning?
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What is cognitive conditioning?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
How physically demanding is training?
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How physically demanding is training?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
What will I learn at Police college?
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What will I learn at Police college?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
What is the Marae visit during the first week of College?
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What is the Marae visit during the first week of College?
Recruit
RNZPC
Is diversity valued and respected at College?
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Is diversity valued and respected at College?
Senior Sergeant
RNZPC
What do recruits think of their time at College?
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What do recruits think of their time at College?
Recruits
RNZPC
Can I go home on the weekends?
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Can I go home on the weekends?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
What will I learn while at College?
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What will I learn while at College?
Training Instructor
RNZPC
What medical and wellness support is available at College?
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What medical and wellness support is available at College?
Recruit Medical Team
RNZPC
Will I get paid while studying at College?
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Will I get paid while studying at College?
Recruit
RNZPC
What happens if I get sick or injured while I'm at College?
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What happens if I get sick or injured while I'm at College?
Recruit Medical Team
RNZPC
How do recruits at College find the time away from home?
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How do recruits at College find the time away from home?
Recruits
RNZPC
Do I learn about the Treaty of Waitangi at College?
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Do I learn about the Treaty of Waitangi at College?
Senior Sergeant
RNZPC
What does a typical day at College look like?
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What does a typical day at College look like?
Recruits
RNZPC
What's the food like at College?
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What's the food like at College?
Recruits
RNZPC
What is one memorable highlight from your time at College?
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What is one memorable highlight from your time at College?
Recruits
RNZPC
What is the most rewarding part of your College journey?
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What is the most rewarding part of your College journey?
Recruits
RNZPC
What is a good surprise that you'll remember from your time at College?
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What is a good surprise that you'll remember from your time at College?
Recruits
RNZPC
What is a good surprise that you'll remember from your time at College?
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What is a good surprise that you'll remember from your time at College?
Recruits
RNZPC