UK- Police Staff Question

[Sharkykzn]

I would like some info about working in the UK as Police Staff, am a fully qualified Crime Scene Expert, and Finger Print Expert. but here comes the crunch. I am a South African citizen, 37 years old. I understand I need a sponsored work permit to gain access into the UK. Anyone either advice and contacts, that could help me bridge the gap.
I have contacted many stations in the UK, however get the response that I must secure my own work permit, so stuck in a catch 22.
Here are my qualifications:
Scene Proficiency Course (Fingerprints)
Subjects Passed:
Criminal Procedure & Law of Evidence (Relevant Sections)
Approach to Crime Scenes & Crime Scene Procedure
Presentation of Evidence
Basic Fingerprint Theory
Transplantation & Forgery of Fingerprints
The Age of Fingerprints
Powders & Reagents
LCRC Administration
Scene Proficiency Course (Photography, Plan drawing, Forensic Fieldwork & Videography)
Subjects Passed:
Criminal Procedure & Law of Evidence (Relevant Sections)
Approach to Crime Scenes & Crime Scene Procedure
Presentation of Evidence
Basic Photography
Photography of Crime Scenes & Fingerprint Exhibits
Basic Plan Drawing
Basic Videography
Forensic Science Laboratory, Forensic Fieldwork & Administration
LCRC Administration
Forensic Science Course for Investigators
Forensic Biology
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Ballistics
Forensic Entomology
Questioned Documents
Advanced Training Programme
Revision of the Scene Proficiency Syllabus
The Single Fingerprint Classification and Filing System
The Palm Print Classification and Filing System
Identification and Searching Techniques
The Preparation of Court Charts
The History of Fingerprints
LCRC Admin. System and all administrative processes
Examining Crime Scenes for Fingerprints
Evaluation by the Official Adjudication Panel
Expert status conferred

[Sharkykzn]

Is there anybody from the UK that could supply some kind of feedback, or anyone with a link to a UK forum please?

[JohnKelly]

Sharkykzn - There are number of UK Police Officers who visit this Forum on a regular basis and I'm sure that they will assist you if they can.

Here is a Link to a UK Website that may be of assistance.

http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html

Good luck.

[geordiecop II]

Sharykzn,
you should find some relevant info on this link

www.homeoffice.gov.uk

All the best.

[Sharkykzn]

Thanks geordiecop II & JohnKelly, these links should supply me with some feedback.

[Sgt Lobster]

Sharkykzn,

The following provides links to all official UK police sites. You will have to contact individual forces to see what employment opportunities exist. I'm not sure what the position is regarding residency, but we do have South Africans serving in our force.

http://www.police.uk/


Lobster :)

[Sharkykzn]

Originally posted by Sgt Lobster
Sharkykzn,

The following provides links to all official UK police sites. You will have to contact individual forces to see what employment opportunities exist. I'm not sure what the position is regarding residency, but we do have South Africans serving in our force.

http://www.police.uk/


Lobster :)

Thanks Lobster, will look into it.

[JohnKelly]

Sharkykzen, I found another piece of info that could be right up your street.

Check this out,

The Forensic Science Service - UK (http://www.forensic.gov.uk/forensic_t/index.htm)

Cheers.