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Virgo28 · 2023-04-25T15:41:52+00:00

Just wondering if there's anyone on here who knows anything about the police application vetting process? My daughter applied, passed everything - all tests, interviews, vetting etc (including the relatives vetting). Was sent email saying she had passed and would start in September and then today received an email saying that after consideration her application had been rejected as "recent criminal activity had come to light that may influence her judgement" (words to that affect but I can't remember the exact wording). Does this mean that something has happened recently since her application or could it be historical? What crime could of been committed? Thank you

SunshineGeorgie · 26/04/2023 20:01

Fantina · 25/04/2023 17:39

My DBro got through nearly all
the stages of vetting and had his offer pulled when a previous employer refused to give him a reference. He had reported his line manager for theft when DBro was only 19, which was upheld at the manager was sacked (it was in the papers) but as the employer refused a reference the force didn’t continue his application.

DBro was gutted and hasn’t ever found a career that he would be as well suited to as being in the police.

Prison service?

Could be a good alternative

HarrietStyles · 26/04/2023 20:12

My guess would be that the police think she has a close association with a criminal/gang member. If she is certain that none of her close family, friends, other half have not been up to anything dodgy then she should definitely appeal.

Resilience · 26/04/2023 20:17

It will be someone she has a connection with that can be verified, either family, partner or a social media connection (profiles are checked now). If she's friends with someone on FB/Insta etc, even if she rarely sees them in person, she has a traceable connection to them. If that person has posted dodgy content or been involved in something criminal it could result in your DDs rejection even if she's completely unaware of what they've done.

Silentbarking · 26/04/2023 20:21

Aaron95 · 26/04/2023 19:55

Unless it includes speeding and parking tickets I agree it is highly unlikely.

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Agreed. I know loads of men including family members and in-laws. Only one has a criminal conviction.

OneFrenchEgg · 26/04/2023 20:28

Resilience · 26/04/2023 20:17

It will be someone she has a connection with that can be verified, either family, partner or a social media connection (profiles are checked now). If she's friends with someone on FB/Insta etc, even if she rarely sees them in person, she has a traceable connection to them. If that person has posted dodgy content or been involved in something criminal it could result in your DDs rejection even if she's completely unaware of what they've done.

That's what I was thinking. Has she liked something or commented without thinking.

Gemstone79 · 29/09/2023 14:26

Exactly the same thing has happened to me just today. I've passed everything and was going through the vetting stage and I received exactly the same email. An associate has recently become of interest to the police and so my ethical values may be clouded by having an association with this person. I have no idea who it is and am absolutely devastated. All that hard work to be told Jo because of someone I know? I was completely open and honest about my own arrest 20 years ago (no charges against me) and my own family are all honest hard working folk. I am going to appeal so hopefully I can get it sorted but I'm not sure an appeal will be successful. Did your daughter manage to get it all cleared up? I hope so.

LuluBlakey1 · 29/09/2023 14:28

yoga4meinthemorning · 25/04/2023 17:22

1 in 3 men have a criminal record.

Plenty hide it from their families.

Ask your DP, ex and her sibling.

Surely not! That's a very high figure.

Somanycats · 29/09/2023 14:41

Yup about a third of men have a criminal conviction. Way more if you consider cautions. Of the ones I know about in my supremely respectable family group - we have two cautions, one assault (same person has police commendation for bravery) one theft (ancient.. milk bottle off doorstep) one driving without insurance, and one possession of cannabis (also ancient).

Ginorchoc · 29/09/2023 14:45

Gemstone79 · 29/09/2023 14:26

Exactly the same thing has happened to me just today. I've passed everything and was going through the vetting stage and I received exactly the same email. An associate has recently become of interest to the police and so my ethical values may be clouded by having an association with this person. I have no idea who it is and am absolutely devastated. All that hard work to be told Jo because of someone I know? I was completely open and honest about my own arrest 20 years ago (no charges against me) and my own family are all honest hard working folk. I am going to appeal so hopefully I can get it sorted but I'm not sure an appeal will be successful. Did your daughter manage to get it all cleared up? I hope so.

I hope you are successful, they are desperately short, however understandably strict, they are very hot on ‘prevent’

Jukeb · 19/08/2024 13:05

Police Vetting - I’m due to fill out my vetting forms soon and I’m worried about failing because of my cousin who was sent down for armed robbery 15 years ago. I’m not in touch with him but obviously need to declare it.

I know it’s case to case and depends but has anyone been in similar position and passed it?

I’ve been cautioned 2 times for drunk and disorderly (over 15 years ago)

Cousin sent down for armed robbery over 15 years ago.

my wife’s father was done for fraud over 25 years ago.

whats my chances after declaring these.?

nice one

ThisHangryPinkBalonz · 19/08/2024 13:11

I think its ridiculous they still do this. My DB had this issue- though he didn't disclose these people because though they were close family, he didn't associate with them anymore. He was given a rollicking but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and give him a job. I'm not sure if being a special beforehand helped as he could get personal references from people he worked with but it's unfair to be tarred with the same brush.

PinkFootstool · 19/08/2024 13:56

Jukeb · 19/08/2024 13:05

Police Vetting - I’m due to fill out my vetting forms soon and I’m worried about failing because of my cousin who was sent down for armed robbery 15 years ago. I’m not in touch with him but obviously need to declare it.

I know it’s case to case and depends but has anyone been in similar position and passed it?

I’ve been cautioned 2 times for drunk and disorderly (over 15 years ago)

Cousin sent down for armed robbery over 15 years ago.

my wife’s father was done for fraud over 25 years ago.

whats my chances after declaring these.?

nice one

No idea, you need to apply to find out.

The biggest issue will be your own arrests for D&D tbh. That's problematic.

Plenty of people have dodgy family members. The only important thing is to disclose it all.

Aginplease · 25/11/2024 13:32

Hi, did you ever get to the bottom of this situation? My DD is 15 and wants to go in the police force, her dad, has a few minor convictions from 40 plus years ago and she has step brothers who have been in minor trouble, although she ever sees these and wouldn't know them if she passed them on the street!

Singleandproud · 25/11/2024 13:49

For government vetting ( until you get to Developed Vetting / James Bond stuff) it's more about finance or having anything in the closet / close persons closet that could be used as blackmail fodder. So Financial situation,someone caught talking to underage children online etc.

Alwaysanotherwine · 07/01/2025 14:44

I know rhis is an old thread but wanted to pay for info for anyone else thinking about vetting

my daughter just did hers and we sat through it together. It only asked who you live with and any boyfriends in last 5 years (whether living with them or not)

no mention of anyone in extended family - parents and siblings only