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Post by ChrisHFX on Feb 11, 2004 4:49:14 GMT -5
Great news Guards! You're well on your now. I still haven't received my interview time yet though, I think I may give them a call soon because the waiting is driving me crazy  "..well on your way now" must check for typos  |
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Post by MartinR on Feb 11, 2004 6:58:29 GMT -5
I went for the info session yesterday and now my RPAT is March 9th!! I'm nervous! and it's in french too  Info session: Feb10th RPAT: March 9th |
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Post by guest on Feb 13, 2004 11:10:37 GMT -5
JamJam,
How did your interview go? you haven't posted a thing and it was 11 days ago. If you didn't pass maybe you could post what went wrong so as to help others here. Pretty disheartening to fail, I know, but maybe you could help others to not make the same mistake you did. That is what I am trying to do and you had the balls to continually dump on me. How does that medicine taste?
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Post by Guards on Feb 13, 2004 11:48:53 GMT -5
JamJam, How did your interview go? you haven't posted a thing and it was 11 days ago. If you didn't pass maybe you could post what went wrong so as to help others here. Pretty disheartening to fail, I know, but maybe you could help others to not make the same mistake you did. That is what I am trying to do and you had the balls to continually dump on me. How does that medicine taste? Why are you trying to provoke him? Grow up |
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Post by guest on Feb 13, 2004 12:57:41 GMT -5
Just trying to make people see that the application process is not a bunch of roses as you people would have everyone believe. Any downfalls should be reported in attempts to help others to not make the same mistake. Everyone here seems to be tunnel visoned and avoid rocking the boat. Bullshit. Rock the boat. It is almost paranoia. I too used to think that maybe the RCMP reads these posts and know who I am. I had better play the rosy applicant here. Better be positive and a team player. Now that I am out I am going to let others know about the crap that went on during my process. Lets others know about the crap that goes on during the application process. My downfall was the poly. Maybe Jamjam said something he should not have during the interview. I truely believe one can be too honest during an interview. These interviewers are not there to "help" an applicant get through. they are there to find dirt on applicants. To disqualify. People grow and mature and it seems that these forces don't seem to realize that. Big deal if someone, for example, smoked pot 15 times as a kid yet the force rules they won't accept anyone who has smoked more than 10. It is crap. I truely belive that a force does not need to know everything about an applicant. Everyone here seems to think applicants should divuldge every little thing and let the chips fall where they may. Opps, maybe I was not cut out to be a cop. What a bunch of crap. I personally know of RCMP officers that got through that used to smoke tonnes of dope, assault people, etc. They didn't spill the beans, they have matured and are now living their dream. I too would be living my dream if I wasn't so young and nieve when I applied. All I am saying is people should take other peoples experiences and use it to their advantage. I wish I had a message board like this when I was applying. Just trying to maybe provoke people into talk and discussions about their negative experiences so others can learn.
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Post by Maverick on Feb 13, 2004 13:35:01 GMT -5
Guest, the RCMP do not have the poly in place at this time. Have you ever thought that people aren't "playing" the rosy applicants. Maybe some of us have had nothing but a positive experience from the start like me. No, I don't think the RCMP read these baords, and they certainly have no idea who we are, so that's not the reason people aren't negative......it's because they may not have a reason to be. By your attitude, you let others know why you aren't "living your dream", you are not RCMP material. You need to move on with your life, and let others do the same. SEEK COUNSELLING if you can't get over your rejection, don't bug the people here.
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Post by Jamjam on Feb 13, 2004 17:44:39 GMT -5
Well Cliff, For the first time I think that I agree with you on something. The recruiters are there to disqualify you. I am proof. Because of something that happened 3.5 years ago, I was differed for two years. I was part of a stag for a friend, and we all got together and arranged for a stripper to come and take her clothes off for the groom. It was arranged through an escort agency, whose number was pulled out of the yellow pages. All she did was take her clothes off and then leave. Nothing else. Because I was there, and chipped in $20, the recruiter figured I am not RCMP material right now. But supposedly, two years down the road, I should be okay.  How does that work? I have talked to friends who are members and are currently at Depot, and they figure it is all BS. I realized that the recruiters are not your friends, but are there to see if there is anything at all that can justify you not proceeding through the process. I know for next time to slow down and take my time answering the questions. Think about the answer before you blurt out something that you wished you hadn't. As for your attitude, that has something to be desired. If you could be a little less negative and condescending, your opinions would probably be welcomed. You have this need to try to pick on others, and the reason that I comment back at you is because I have never been the type to sit back and let someone try to walk all over others. It seems as though you get some sort of a high from getting a rise out of others. We have all seen it in the past, and to be honest, it is incredibly tiresome. That is all I have to say to you. You can post back and get the last word if you have the "craving". I don't care. I have learned valuable lessons in the last two weeks that will aid me in the future. I will be back in two years, and I will make it into the RCMP. |
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Post by guest on Feb 13, 2004 19:20:24 GMT -5
You are right. I do go about trying to get people to listen the wrong way. Maybe you do catch more flies with honey. Thanks for the comments and I will try to work on that. I also apologise for the negative attitude towards your posts. Defense mechanism.
Sorry things didn't work out as planned. I find it complete and utter bullshit that the recruiter would not see through something like that. Who here has never been to a stag that had a stripper. This is the sort of thing that gets me so riled about the process. If they did a little research they might have found out it was purely a fun stag situation. The recruiter is making a decision based on what I feel are negative stereotypes and potentially assumed this situation was verging on prostitution. That is exactly the sort of thing I think the police don't need to know. Crap I say and now you have to wait two years and go through the stress of the process all over again. Good luck and I hope you make it in two years.
One point of advise. Make application through the FIOP act to obtain your application records and file. I am sure they black out just about everything possible but it may help you in the future. I also would not entirely trust the reason the recruiter gave you for your deferral. Your sounds legit though. I was given bogus reasons for my deferrals by three forces. I never found out until years later what the real reason for my deferral was. By then the tape of my poly was destroyed as per force policy and I had no avenue of recourse to clear me. Get your file and hold on to it. It may, hopefully not, come in handy later. Also, try and contact your recruiter and get a straight answer as to whether 2 years distance will suffice to allow them to overlook this stag incident and allow you through the process at a later date. Make sure it is not an issue that means perminent DQ. I have a hard time beleiving that if this was not a perminently DQ fact, that 3.5 years would not be enough distance unless you are young and under say 25? Food for thought.
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Post by guest on Feb 13, 2004 19:28:10 GMT -5
PS I also got the "friendly letter" stating that this deferral was not an indication of my character, blah, blah and please feel free to apply again in two years. I personally know for fact, after two attempts at the RCMP and various muni forces, that I will never get in anywhere because of that damn poly. It is now on record with every police force in Western Canada. Just make sure your incident is not perminately DQ'ing. Cover your ass.
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Post by Jamjam on Feb 13, 2004 19:29:18 GMT -5
I'm 28, same employer for 8 years, married, 18 month old daughter, house, no criminal record, etc...
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Post by Bennett on Feb 13, 2004 20:26:44 GMT -5
Guest;
Grow up and move on to another profession, obviously you are not cut out to be a cop. Quit dumping on those who might have a future. Become a security guard at a mall already and join old George in his anti-poly crusade down at the unemployment office.
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Post by guest on Feb 14, 2004 1:08:42 GMT -5
The rcmp are hurting for applicants right now. you sounded like me. What I thought was a shoe in until they dropped a bomb. Dig a little deeper into your deferral. Like I have said a million times before, don't make the same mistake I did. See if you can appeal your deferral if that was the only reason why.
Thanks for the advice bennett. Do you think being a security guard help my chances? My boss at MacDonald will really be pissed if I quit. I will think about it. Thanks again.
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Post by RJB Too lazy to sign in on Feb 14, 2004 2:17:39 GMT -5
Well Cliff, For the first time I think that I agree with you on something. The recruiters are there to disqualify you. I am proof. Because of something that happened 3.5 years ago, I was differed for two years. I was part of a stag for a friend, and we all got together and arranged for a stripper to come and take her clothes off for the groom. It was arranged through an escort agency, whose number was pulled out of the yellow pages. All she did was take her clothes off and then leave. Nothing else. Because I was there, and chipped in $20, the recruiter figured I am not RCMP material right now. But supposedly, two years down the road, I should be okay. How does that work? I have talked to friends who are members and are currently at Depot, and they figure it is all BS. I realized that the recruiters are not your friends, but are there to see if there is anything at all that can justify you not proceeding through the process. I know for next time to slow down and take my time answering the questions. Think about the answer before you blurt out something that you wished you hadn't. As for your attitude, that has something to be desired. If you could be a little less negative and condescending, your opinions would probably be welcomed. You have this need to try to pick on others, and the reason that I comment back at you is because I have never been the type to sit back and let someone try to walk all over others. It seems as though you get some sort of a high from getting a rise out of others. We have all seen it in the past, and to be honest, it is incredibly tiresome. That is all I have to say to you. You can post back and get the last word if you have the "craving". I don't care. I have learned valuable lessons in the last two weeks that will aid me in the future. I will be back in two years, and I will make it into the RCMP. Sorry to hear the shitty news JamJam. The stag incident came out in the security interview then? |
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Post by Daveb on Feb 18, 2004 19:52:05 GMT -5
Well wrote the RPAT in December 9 2003 Got my results (4.2) Jan 22 2004 No manila envelope yet.  |
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Post by Guards on Feb 18, 2004 21:48:51 GMT -5
Well wrote the RPAT in December 9 2003 Got my results (4.2) Jan 22 2004 No manila envelope yet. Where are you applying? What division? |
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How does that work? I have talked to friends who are members and are currently at Depot, and they figure it is all BS. I realized that the recruiters are not your friends, but are there to see if there is anything at all that can justify you not proceeding through the process. I know for next time to slow down and take my time answering the questions. Think about the answer before you blurt out something that you wished you hadn't.