5.In Northern Ireland all regular recruits have 14 weeks’ initial training, following which they complete a two-year … period before their appointments are confirmed.

Ex. 5. Answer the questions:

1.What age can a man or a woman join the police force?

2.What is the normal way to join the police force in England and Wales?

3.What are the main requirements for candidates?

4.How long does the basic training course last for all police officers?

5.When are they confirmed in the rank of constable?

6.Are there any promotion opportunities for police officers?

7.What are they?

8.What do you know about the National Police Staff College at Bramshill?

Ex. 6. Read and translate the text:

POLICE TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND WALES

The present two-year probation period is split into a foundation phase (weeks 1 to 31) and a post-foundation phase (weeks 32 to 104).

The foundation phase consists of seven modules.

Module 1 - four weeks in the force. It is an 'Introduction to Policing'. Under close supervision, probationers observe practical policing, work in police stations, contact community agencies, familiarize themselves with basic equipment, e.g. personal radio. They are also sworn in and equipped with their uniform.

Module 2 - ten weeks at the district training centre. It builds upon the experience gained in Module 1, using case studies, and continues to develop the knowledge and skills required for effective policing.

Module 3 - five weeks in the force. Probationers work on a one-to- one basis with trained tutor constables, putting into practice the skills and knowledge developed in the previous modules.

Module 4 - four weeks at the training centre. It is again based upon case studies where more complex policing problems are analyzed.

Module 5 - one week annual leave.

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