Any uk serving Police officers now in Canada?

[Scottyd783]

I am currently a serving officer and my wife and i have spoke about moving to canada. Can somebody get in touch as I have no idea about the pro's and cons of moving there. I have been to canada a few times and have always loved it, i am just wary that visiting a place on vacation is different to emmigrating

I have heard that the quality of life over there is fantastic and the scenery is amazing but are there any ex brit officers who have transferred? Any regrets?

The UK seems to be on its knees at the moment and my wife and i are looking to move over there and start a family however its a huge step and need opinions from people who have done it

Regards

Scott

[johnscone]

Scotty

I had 13 years in Northumbria Police when I came out here in March 2006.

I have now been a BC cop in Abbotsford for 2 years.

I agree that it is a very difficult decision & one that you inevitably don't know has worked until some time has passed. I still have moments where I think we were totally crazy.

However, there is no doubt that our quality of life is better in almost every way. We now regularly Ski, Hike, Bike, Run, Waterski & Tube, Golf, Camp etc etc in spectacular scenery which is all within 30 mins of our huge house.

My kids have never looked back & have a more balanced but possibly less academic school life where they are developing into confident well rounded people.

Regrets? Well... I personally really miss work back in Britain & that is because of the way the Law, Courts & Policing are here. The laws are inadequate, the courts are almost corrupt in their anti-Police stance & Policing, presumably through bitter experience has become superficial & ineffective. The major downside of all this is that certain types of crime are extremely high here BC. IE property crime, car crime & drugs offences which generate it all. The only good thing is that there is almost no low level disorder & crime of the type that the UK is saturated with - Chavs, Graffitti, Criminal Damage are all quite rare or don't exist.

I could obviously go on for weeks so feel free to drop me a personal E-mail to Jdddf@shaw.ca & I will give you an honest personal view of my experiences.

Cheers

JD

[Barry C.]

I just heard on the radio today that there is going to be a large recruiting program in Europe for policing in Canada. Sorry I don't have any more details at this point.
Barry

[Jag1410]

Hi Phil,

I found your post very helpful. Am serious about also coming over to Canada with the family. Am currently a DS in the Met. Which force over in Canda is the "best" for overseas applicants??

Any advice you can give me on the application/procedure/requirements would be appreciated.

And if you have any contacts within your force recruiting dept they would be welcomed also.

Regards,

Jag