Pros
Potential to be an excellent force, capable of so much more than it is. Excellent training and specialist roles available.
Cons
HR are the worst HR department I have ever come across, it actually comes across as if they purposely make it an aim to screw people over. The force lacks a sense of identity. Lower and middle management are atrocious in general and promote a 'jobs for the boys' environment. If you really want to get on in this force do something stupid like crashing a police vehicle to get a driving course or get arrested to be promoted to inspector. If you come across crime in the community forget about 'duty of care' you will be treated like a criminal if you get involved and help out home office forces. Don't expect job satisfaction, there isn't any - period!