Met Police Detective Recruitment Drive

[SueEllen]

I thought they got those figures because they were already targeting the black male population

"Lies, damn lies and statistics."

Incidentally in each part of London the met police currently know who is likely to be involved in what crimes. In many cases they know who are the likely suspects.

Retired DCs don't want people straight in because they won't be aware of nuances like this in the patch they serve.

Anyway the Met Police advert is now on the BBC. Strange coincidence that the program started a week before this announcement......

[kaiser78]

A tempting idea but not enough money for someone with a degree.

There are 6000 detective vacancies in the Met apparently at the mo [Nick Ferrari LBC this morning], so seems like a good idea.

[MrMarkyMark]

I thought they got those figures because they were already targeting the black male population

Feck me, I forgot to ask and I really have to....



Has your accountant ever thought of becoming a copper

[xoggoth]

Seems a sound idea to me. Investigation has many requirements, some who would not make good coppers could be excellent at analysing evidence, coordinating investigations etc.

[MrMarkyMark]

So, I don't see any massive enthusiasm to join up and contribute to the future of Londons Metropolitan Police force

[Uncle Albert]

If suspect = black and not a lawyer then arrest

[northernladuk]

As:

Overall 54% of London street crimes are committed by black males
For robbery, 59% were black males
For gun crimes, 67% were black males

Given this, wouldn't targeting the black male population be good policing?

I thought they got those figures because they were already targeting the black male population

[Pip in a Poke]

As:

Overall 54% of London street crimes are committed by black males
For robbery, 59% were black males
For gun crimes, 67% were black males

Given this, wouldn't targeting the black male population be good policing?

Check yo' privvilij honky!

Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race

[Troll]

If suspect = black and not a lawyer then arrest

As:

Overall 54% of London street crimes are committed by black males
For robbery, 59% were black males
For gun crimes, 67% were black males

Given this, wouldn't targeting the black male population be good policing?

[MrMarkyMark]

Loose recruitment standards + low wages = corruption

Eh?

Take that as a given, this is the Met we are talking about, there are established standards to be upheld after all

[sal]

Loose recruitment standards + low wages = corruption

[Paddy]

Ello, ello, ello, who fancies being a copper, seems all are welcome as long as they have a Degree



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...ence-necessary

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If suspect = black and not a lawyer then arrest

[MrMarkyMark]

Ello, ello, ello, who fancies being a copper, seems all are welcome as long as they have a Degree

The detective recruitment drive at the Met is the first of two planned this year. Successful applicants will receive a basic starting salary of £22,896 plus £6,711 London allowances. This rises to £38,001 plus London allowances.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...ence-necessary