Highly respected as a police officer and an accomplished senior leader in the Metropolitan Police. In this interview, Shabnam, now retired, shares with you the highs and lows of a 30 year career serving the communities of London, as well as the messages and guidance she would give her younger self as she walked through the doors of Hendon on her first day.

Prepare to be inspired!

For more inspiration on joining the police ask to be part of the Bluelight Facebook Community - almost 14,000 members supporting each other to achieve their dreams in police recruitment and beyond Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 

Using a recent paper for the Reform Think Tank authored by my old colleague, Chief Constable Dave Thompson QPM, of West Midlands Police, I explore what these challenges might be.

Stand by to be surprised - they are not what you might initially think they are. 

Listen in as I discuss and explore the challenges the police service faces - The journey from ‘Public Safety’ to ‘Community Welfare and Existence,’ and from 'Public Servant' to 'Citizen Enabler.’

To find Dave’s paper Google ‘A Force for Change: Policing after the pandemic’ 

One of the most popular recent posts in the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group was from serving police officers, who shared with those who have yet to join the police what they wish they could tell their younger selves as they walked into HQ on their first day in ’The Job.’

So much more I wish I had the time to share with you - there might be an eBook in the making here

 And if you have any advice for your younger self, even if you are not in the police yet, what is it? Share it with other members of the Facebook Group (there’s almost 14,000 of them!)

In this episode Brendan appears on Jorvik Radio, York’s local radio station, where he discusses how to succeed at an interview for any job with Nick Love, one of the presenters.

Fortunately - Brendan is on hand to help you avoid them and to ensure you are successful in the Police Recruitment Process

In this podcast, Brendan explores the unique language of Police Officers as well as behaviours that to the outsider might seem strange and inexplicable. Get ready to learn ‘Police-Speak!’

In this podcast Brendan appears on Jorvik Radio, based in his home city of York, where he is interviewed about the recent COVID regulations and how the police / society should be reacting to them. 

Throughout the interview Brendan discusses the need for citizenship and how the founder of the modern Police Service, Sir Robert Peel, would view today’s situation.

In this podcast Brendan provides examples of the questions you will be asked in your interview as well as an explanation of why you are asked them. 

You will also discover how to structure your answers in a way that enables you to come across as your real, authentic and emotional self.

Brendan’s Police Recruitment Rant - In this episode Brendan highlights 7 BIG problems with the Police Recruitment Process and what Police Forces could do to rectify them.

Plus, updates on new services that will help add value to your police recruitment journey. Taking you from where you are now to a warrant card in your pocket!

I got cocky and failed at not just one, but two interviews! Everyone kept telling me to, ‘just act naturally and be yourself’ and I believed the hype. 
In this podcast I describe how I had two disastrous interviews for roles I really wanted, and how I made sure this never happened again.

Join me at my next Interview Preparation Webinar on 1st September, where I’ll spend an hour sharing ways to ensure your success at the Interview stage of your recruitment journey. Register here:

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