Dave Hill wrote in
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I'd have thought that with his background he would be able to get into
the Milatary Police, his experience should count .

That's the point.
He has had some chats with his boss and he wants to diversify, but it can only be done after his "Apprenticeship" which can be a long time in a
young mans life. The Military police would be a step backwards. How many people get a chance like he has?
He has to take the everyday life as a copper for a couple of years, and learn the ropes, THEN he can choose the path.
Some coppers make do with nicking some idiot with no lights on their bike or some sod who goes over 30 in a limit. These are crucial but not what my
son wants in long term job satisfaction.
He has to dig in and ride these informative years, and he will.
We havn't spent (as tax payers) all of this money to train a washout.

Baz