Q38: Do the police do any courses for dog owners?

Questions

• Can the police do anything about people who let their dogs foul on the pavement?
• Does my dog have to wear a collar with my name and address on it?
• Does my dog need to be microchipped?
• I am a postman/milkman and when I was delivering to a house a dog bit me when I was in their garden, what action can I take?
• I am concerned that a neighbour is being cruel to his dog, what can I do?
• I have found a dog, what do I do?
• I have knocked over an animal, do I have to report it to the police?
• I have lost my dog, what do I do?
• I want to offer a dog to the police service, what breed/age of dogs do you accept?
• My dog is really afraid of fireworks, do you have any advice?
• My school is doing a project on police dogs, can we have a visit?
• The dog next door is always barking, what can I do?
• There is a dog in a vehicle that appears hot and distressed, what should I do?
• There is a dog that lives down the street and the owner lets it out not on a lead and it has bitten me
• There is a stray dog that is hanging around my neighbourhood, what should I do?
• What action can be taken with regards to a dangerous dog?
• What happens if my pet dog bites an intruder in my house?
• What should I do if I suspect my neighbour has an illegal type of dog?
• What type of dogs are illegal to own?
• Can I be arrested by a police officer if he/she is not wearing a hat?
• Can Police Officers have beards?
• Do the police provide any information on bereavement?
• Do the police record all telephone calls, including 999 calls?
• Do you accept applications from those leaving the armed forces?
• Do you need to fill out the vetting form at the same time as your application form?
• Does a police officer from Scotland have a power of arrest anywhere in Great Britain?
• Does a police officer's power apply when they are not on duty?
• How do I apply to join the police?
• How does the second interview differ from the first if they are both competency based with the same topics?
• How early is the fitness test in the selection process?
• How hard are the numerical tests? Are there any sites that you can practice on?
• How long does the process take from acceptance to training, to being posted?
• How long does the recruitment process take?
• How many times am I able to sit the Standard Entrance Tests?
• How many times can I apply to the police if I am unsuccessful at any stage?
• I am organising an event (charity run, protest etc), do I need to contact the police?
• I applied previous, but failed the Standard Entrance Test. Should I apply again?
• I applied recently and was rejected due to one default on my account I had not yet paid. Why do you get rejected for this purpose?
• I found out I was unsuccessful in my panel interview- I found it quite difficult compared to a normal interview, can you suggest ways to prepare?
• I have had an email supposedly from the police warning me about a scam/potentially dangerous incident. Is it genuine?
• I have seen police officers using handheld devices, can you tell me about these?
• I have seen police officers wearing cameras, can you tell me about these?
• I'd like to become a Police Officer but I don't have a driving licence. Will this affect my application?
• If I have a criminal record or have previously been fined, can I still apply?
• If I have a family member who's been prosecuted, can I still apply?
• Is it better to handwrite your application, or complete it via the computer?
• Is it possible to apply to become a specialist officer, like a traffic cop or dog handler?
• Is there a fitness test? if so, what kind of thing does it involve?
• On the assessment day, does the morning consist of role play exercises and is there anything I can prepare for?
• What age do you have to be to become a Police Officer?
• What do the police class as an emergency/when can I call 999?
• What do you look for in prospective Police Officers?
• What is a police log?
• What is the Policing Pledge?
• What is the structure of the ranks in the police?
• What kind of staff is there in a helpdesk / reception of a police station?
• What qualifications do I need to become a Police Officer?
• What should I do if there is an unmarked police car travelling behind me flashing me to stop?
• When will your recruitment close?
• Where does the training take place?