This is something I thought of. i really hope not! I'm very worried about this. I feel like this is going to ruin my life.And might they tell the court that their records don't go back any further, so they can't exclude the possibility this went on for longer, perhaps even substantially longer?
As you used it without her knowledge, would that also constitute theft?
This is something I thought of. i really hope not! I'm very worried about this. I feel like this is going to ruin my life.
As an aside I assume you are a serving police officer at present? Unless things have changed recently it is highly unlikely to get direct entry into the detective branch. You normally have to spend a few years on the "beat" first.
It needn't ruin your life, but it may well require you to make a different choice of career.
https://policecareers.tal.net/vx/mo...l/1/opp/256-Detective-Constable-Pathway/en-GBAs an aside I assume you are a serving police officer at present? Unless things have changed recently it is highly unlikely to get direct entry into the detective branch. You normally have to spend a few years on the "beat" first.
Traditionally, you’d need police experience to become a detective constable. However, we’re now giving people the chance to join directly into the role. It’s a huge change, and we’re the first police service in the country to offer this exciting opportunity.
Yes, I mentioned in an earlier post that the new direct entry as a detective is a real kick in the teeth for serving uniformed officers trying to get into CID.As an aside I assume you are a serving police officer at present? Unless things have changed recently it is highly unlikely to get direct entry into the detective branch. You normally have to spend a few years on the "beat" first.
Yes, I mentioned in an earlier post.....
I highly doubt my application will be successful at this point. In terms of an out of court settlement will I have to contact TFL directly?@Tara Speaking as someone who has a criminal conviction and has been through vetting; the most important thing is that you are honest with your vetting officer. As others have said, any attempt to hide this is almost worse than it having happened at all. I can't emphasise this enough: you must be honest. A criminal record doesn't (necessarily) mean you cannot be a police officer, nor does it (necessarily) mean you cannot hold a security clearance. I am testament to the latter of those two points myself. Even the perception of dishonesty during the vetting process, however, is enough to be a permanent bar.
You should prepare yourself, though, for a disappointment. Minor offences, events which took place a long time ago, and convictions where there were extensive mitigating circumstances are one thing. I find it difficult, however, to imagine the Met taking your application forward in this case unless you can present the vetting officer with a compelling explanation for your lacklustre conduct.
You might seek the advice of a solicitor experienced in railway cases to see if they can negotiate a settlement however, with 109 separate allegations, it would amaze me if a settlement were possible.
EDIT (because this occurred after I had posted): Even if you can come to an out of court settlement, there would still be an expectation you would disclose this as part of your vetting. This is because someone could see it as a possible pressure point for extortion/corruption.
I am not the right person to advise on dealing with TfL; there are others on here who have experience in that area which I do not. But, given what's at stake, if I were you I would engage the services of a good lawyer to deal with them on your behalf. Any local criminal law firm should be able to help, but if you can find one specialising in railway matters (someone on the forum may make a recommendation, otherwise Google is your friend) so much the better.I highly doubt my application will be successful at this point. In terms of an out of court settlement will I have to contact TFL directly?
You might seek the advice of a solicitor experienced in railway cases to see if they can negotiate a settlement however, with 109 separate allegations, it would amaze me if a settlement were possible.
See post #37.I've never heard of direct recruitment to CID. Perhaps this has changed?
It was in the news a little while ago, about graduates being recruited ti higher grades. Uts the same in a lot of jobs now. The railway being an example - people making decisions without having worked their way up, with a total lack of experience and knowledge.Just a couple of points to consider. I've never heard of direct recruitment to CID. Perhaps this has changed? Also, why would an applicant for the Met Police refer to it as the civil service?
Didn't a solicitor get off by paying a huge bill for fare evasion a year or so ago?
He did, but he didn't manage to keep it quiet from those who regulate the conduct of solicitors, so he got thrown out of his job anyway. Or was that a fund manager? Perhaps there have been several cases.
The payout was calculated on the basis of single fares. This meant the settlement cost him £20,000 more than if he had bought season tickets. The train company defended the decision not to prosecute.
"[Out-of-court settlement] is something that people have a right to do in this country," said Atterbury Thomas. "The punishment is the big amount of money. Fare dodging is something we take very seriously to protect the proceeds of everybody else's tickets. We are rigorous in making sure we catch the people who dodge the fare."
The pass has been re-issued to my mumAs an aside isn't a nominee pass given to a spouse or partner of a TFL employee. Would TFL accept an out of court settlement on missuse of a staff travel pass.
Has the pass been returned or permanently withdrawn.
From what I've read and heard, an out of court settlement is almost impossibleAs an aside isn't a nominee pass given to a spouse or partner of a TFL employee. Would TFL accept an out of court settlement on missuse of a staff travel pass.
Has the pass been returned or permanently withdrawn.
Almost, but not entirely.From what I've read and heard, an out of court settlement is almost impossible
You have nothing to lose by trying for one. The worst they can do is say no & prosecute, which will happen anyway.From what I've read and heard, an out of court settlement is almost impossible