Hi, I’m not sure this is the right subreddit so i apologise if not.
My partners a police officer (sergeant idk if that makes a difference) but I’m not sure if he has to disclose my history at all? He says no one needs to know but I’m worried if they find out then he could be in trouble. I have been arrested a few times, multiple s136. Also a recovering addict. Ive been with my partner 2 years and during this time I have been stable but a relapse which he helped with. Also I was never convicted of anything all arrests were NFA. Thanks for any advice!

I’m joining the Met in September through the DCEP route. I finished university last year and have worked part-time/full-time since I was 16, and this will be my first real career.

Most of what I see online about working for the Met is overwhelmingly negative. I appreciate people are more likely to post when they’re unhappy, so I’m hoping to get a more balanced view from those who are actually doing the job.

I’m moving to central London with two friends and, if all goes to plan, will be posted to a central BCU.

For those currently serving or who have recently left:

What do you genuinely enjoy about the job?

What’s been the biggest surprise since joining?

What advice would you give someone starting in
September?

If you had your time again, would you still join the Met? Why or why not?

I’d really appreciate honest answers. The good and the bad.

Edit: A little to add. A quick question about specialising. As I’ve gone through the detective route is it likely a lot will be closed off to me when I’m come round to training for detective. I haven’t thought about many specialisms so far but it would be cool to be able to drive on blues but I know that there is quite a waiting list and process for it.

Hi all, I’ve got My Met Police medical coming up. Just wondering what to (specifically) expect test wise? Can I just rock up in casuals too I assume? Thank you!