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  1. I am afraid that in whatever profession you are in these days we are in a compensation world. In this country we seem to have drifted into the USA compensation culture where everyone is entitled to sue for compensation.
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  3. We are supposed to be different, held to higher account but we are also supposed to be treated the same. But we can not be both We have enormous power without enormous protection. While to a degree that is entirely fair. We can't go around shooting people without proper checks and balances but we are not normal suspects, not even normal victims. If we are asked to do something really dangerous, difficult and with mili seconds to spare, asked to do that thing by the public, there should be acknowledgement of that. If I thought that every decision I make could end up with me in prison should something go wrong I wouldn't make that decision. I would probably go and do something else. The government, the public, command needs to understand what they want from policing because at the moment it's everything without giving enough.
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  4. Unfortunately another drug line has probably already taken its place. But keep up the good work at disrupting this vile trade.
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  5. Seems light sentencing to me. Well done to the surveilance officers, a long, tiring and boring job at times but can bring great results.
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  6. The question if it is worth joining follows the growing repercussions the force is feeling since the murder of Chris Kaba. An inflammatory statement like the above from the National Rag, is also really going to help with recruitment isn’t it! Firearms is seen as some high octane role in my force and I think still is. I genuinely think that some cops going in really haven’t thought their decision through. No Force should be recruiting firearms cops still in their probation. They really must display sound decision making under pressure and be 100% cock sure of their powers. You just risk throwing them to the wolves otherwise.
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  7. I thought this was the era of "equality". You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which bits suit you. Either everyone is equal or they're not.
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  8. Wonder if the new female Chief Officer has anything to do with ridiculous decision. I will not repeat the reasons which are set out adequately by Ether above. What would happen if a male officer refused to work with a female officer because it could put him in danger in certain circumstances. The Police Service is going "Woke" and I wonder if a reason could be that diversity has gone mad with approximately 50% of Chief Constable's being female. Of course by saying that I will now be accused of bias and misogyny, rather than being observant.
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  9. Mine always opens with Police Auctions Advert and also a box inviting "Create your Account. Activate your account to Access your Unlimited Media Centre". It is getting annoying
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  10. Two east London criminals who arranged for migrants to be smuggled into the UK using lorries and small aircraft have been convicted, following a major eight-year investigation by the National Crime Agency into the activities of a significant Albanian organised crime syndicate. https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/eight-year-nca-investigation-into-major-people-smuggling-ocg-concludes-with-final-two-convictions
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  11. I've always thought he does quite a good job of explaining legal issues in a way us civvies can understand. And he seems fairly neutral and balanced in his commentary, at least compared to most on Youtube.
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  12. Irish lad In London this weekend from another part of the UK. About to become a probationer with the Met… waiting on vetting to clear. If anyone is around for a drink in a public place… be great to get the real stories and what I’m getting myself into 👍🏼 - be great to make a few pals too!!!!
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  13. She has been skating on very thin Ice for years. She is supposed to be bankrupt and yet seems to manage to fly all round the world taking expensive holidays and owning expensive cars. You have to wonder where the money comes from.
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  14. One charge per year by the looks of it. still amazed at how some officers just can’t grasp the idea that police computers are only for police work and continue to blur that with their personal benefits 🙈
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  15. I may sound hard but I have to wonder just what type of officer is being employed. When you join the Police Service you know that you will have to face danger, adversity, and witness and have to deal with some gruesome and horrific sights. If you are not able to deal with that then you have found yourself the wrong profession. My father had top deal with the Woolworths Fire in Manchester around 1979 when people were trapped in the building at windows covered with metal security bars. He dealt with it. I have faced many unsightly, unsavoury and tragic jobs and again got on with it. After one job I was at home sitting quietly and my wife knew that something was troubling. She then saw the reporting of a dreadful incident on the media. She just said, "You dealt with that didn't you" and knew to let me deal with it in my own way. In the Police you will have to deal with several, perhaps many horrifying incidents. If you cannot deal with it then, you are in the wrong job. You only have to look at the Comments section in the news report to realise that those officers making the claim do not have the support of the majority of the public.
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  16. Especially when the vehicle was flagged as carrying firearms.
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  17. Quite agree the judge should have waited till the case is over and the full outcome of the case be known.
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  18. Utter madness to name the officer. All this will do is cost the tax payer, who will now need to fund protection for him and his family and potentially for him to be relocated.
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  19. No, I didn't say that an officer would be automatically disbelieved if not activated.
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  20. So it’s with violence then, which gives the police much more time to investigate. It also has to go to the CPS for an outcome decision which is another hold up.
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  21. Well the terms of service for most things are dozens of pages long so realistically you can't properly read them all. You get used to just clicking accept, I remember a games company once put a soul harvesting clause in one of their agreements to prove people don't read it. It's interesting to see how other police forces operate, and from what I am reading it seems American police are sometimes more restricted in what they can do. Things that you have a power for under PACE or following an arrest, they need a subpoena for. That may be the reason for people saying 'you can't come in without a warrant' even though there are various powers available to do so without one. I agree people would probably be shocked at the amount of data they've shared. I don't have it bookmarked, but there is a rather eye opening infographic about this. It's a map showing how much physical space all the files the Stasi had on people would take up if they were written down and stored in filing cabinets. It takes up a small section of a city. Then you click next and it shows you how much space the files of GCHQ and NSA have, and it takes up half of Europe! A lot of that data will be stuff people have voluntarily shared. People don't seem to care about privacy these days. Which is fair enough but it means any mistake or anything you do wrong will be logged. I'm glad when I turned 18 and went through the rite of passage of getting legless and staggering about making idiot of myself, it was just before everyone had a camera in their pocket documenting everything!
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  22. Introduction: Police driving in the UK encompasses various techniques and manoeuvres designed to maintain public safety, respond efficiently to emergencies, and apprehend suspects. This article explores the different types of police driving in the UK, including basic driving, standard response driving, advanced driving, and pursuit driving. It also delves into the training required for police officers to become proficient drivers and highlights some inherent dangers associated with using police exemptions during their driving duties. 1. Basic Driving: Every police officer in the UK is required to undergo basic driving training to ensure competent vehicle operation. Basic driving skills encompass fundamental aspects such as vehicle familiarization, control, and awareness of the road and traffic laws. This training provides officers with a solid foundation on which to build more advanced driving skills. 2. Standard Response Driving: Standard response driving enables police officers to swiftly reach the scene of an incident in a safe and controlled manner. This technique involves the use of blue lights and sirens while adhering to traffic laws. Officers must be able to make informed decisions in challenging situations to ensure the safety of both the public and themselves. 3. Advanced Driving: Advanced driving techniques equip police officers with enhanced skills that go beyond standard response driving. This level of training focuses on honing observation skills, speed management, and the execution of precise and controlled manoeuvres. Advanced drivers are trained to anticipate potential hazards, use defensive driving tactics, and maintain excellent control over their vehicles even at high speeds. 4. Pursuit Driving: Pursuit driving is a highly specialized and dangerous aspect of police driving. This training equips officers to safely and effectively pursue suspected criminals who refuse to stop. It involves advanced techniques such as tactical decision-making, vehicle positioning, and exploration of alternative pursuit options. The safety of the public and the apprehension of suspects remain the top priorities during pursuit driving operations. 5. Training Required: Becoming a proficient police driver in the UK requires rigorous and ongoing training. The College of Policing sets the standards for police driver training, and each police force oversees its implementation. Officers interested in pursuing a career in police driving must undergo a comprehensive training program, which includes theory work, practical training sessions, and assessments. Periodic refresher courses throughout an officer's career ensure that skills are updated and maintained regularly. 6. Inherent Dangers and the Use of Police Exemptions: While police exemptions grant officers certain privileges on the roads, it is crucial for these exemptions to be used responsibly to ensure public safety. The increased speed and urgency associated with police driving pose inherent risks, both for the officers themselves and the general public. Police drivers must strike a delicate balance between using their exemptions effectively and minimizing the dangers associated with them. Adequate training, strict protocols, and constant assessment are essential to mitigate these risks. Police driving in the UK encompasses various skill levels, from basic driving to advanced driving and pursuit driving. The rigorous training programs designed for police officers equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely navigate emergency situations, while ensuring public safety remains paramount. The use of police exemptions must always be accompanied by a sense of responsibility and awareness of the inherent risks involved. Through continuous training and adherence to strict protocols, police drivers in the UK continue to protect the public while serving and upholding the law. How many of our members hold any of the above permits 1. Basic 2. Standard 3. Advanced 4. Standard with IPP 5. Advanced with IPP 6. Advanced with T-PAC Tell us your experience of your driving course
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  23. I fail to see how someone can fail vetting to become a regular police officer but then be accepted as a special. Is vetting for the specials different from regulars. I hope not.
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  24. According to the Daily Express in 1995 he carrid out a serious sexual assault whilst he was in his 20's buit does not say what happened. In 1995 he wqas accused of attempting to kidnap a woman at knife point in North London. In 2006 and 2007 he was accused of rape and indecent assault on a male. In 2015 the Police failed to investigate an indecent expose episode. He was prosecuted for that in February last year. In 2019 a woman complained of being raped by Couzens under a bridge in LOndon. In the same year a man in drag complained of being sexually assaulted by Couzens. In 2020 he appeared naked in a Country Lane near Deal in Kent to a woman cyclist who complained to Police. In February 2021 He exposed himself to staff at a McDonalds at a Drive Through in Kent. This was reported to the Kent Police and Couzens had paid for his food by Credit Card but no action was taken. One month later he abducted and murdered Sarah Everard. He became a Special in Kent in 2004 but failed vetting to become a regular in 2008. He joined the CNC despite having failed vetting because he had an Individual Voluntary Arrangement because of his debts, but irrespective became a Firearms Officer with them. He transferred to the Met in 2018 evwen thought he failed a Vetting procedure which ignored entries on the POlice National Database. Now after all that it shows a complete failure in his vetting and employment by Kent as a Special, the CNC as a Constable and by the Met. There are many people that had failed ion their duties and realistically there are many heads that should roll. Sarah Everard would still be alive today in people had done their jobs and Couzens would have been in Prison much sooner. Kent, the CNC, and the Met have many answers to be asked.
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  25. It does not state what the Protest is but most protests these days are far from peaceful.
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  26. What powers over the population do those other occupations have? As mentioned this already occurs with firearms owners. Other professions are already part of the common law disclosure scheme, so their supervising body is informed, such as the GMC, military police, SRA etc. I fail to see how this is disproportionate
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  27. I also cannot believe some of the failures that allowed Couzens to go unchecked for 20 odd years. Madness
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  28. Perhap somebody is trying to work out a deal that would allow him to go with as little embarrasment to everyone concerned
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  29. You’ll have to ask them that. But be aware that level 5:4 represents the fitness level of the average 55 year old female. I don’t know the age range of BTP recruits but imagine a lot of people under 35. They can reach 5:4 with poor fitness levels. So it really shouldn’t be a barrier to anyone with two legs.
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  30. Utter nonsense! Job related fitness, not gender related fitness! Criminals don’t stop fighting earlier because of a gender. 5.4 on a 15 meter shuttle anyone complaining about that should be instantly sacked. In the military the fitness test is still gendered and a 50 year old man is still required to be fitter than an 18 year old female. Again ridiculous!
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  31. The former Jihadi bride's lawyers have argued that the Government failed to treat her as potential victim of trafficking. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1869869/shamima-begum-jihadi-bride-syria-isis-court-appeal Hope she is never allowed to ever. come back to the UK 👍 she made her choice to go to join ISIS.
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  32. Absolute disgrace and although the article does not give his sentence I hope that it is a very substantial one. He was investigated for rape in 2017 and yet was admitted to the Met in 2020, so again, the question must be asked about the vetting procedure. NB Still plagued with adverts.
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  33. Ketamine with an estimated street value of £1.4 million has been recovered from a fishing boat in Suffolk and five men have been arrested after a National Crime Agency investigation. https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/three-charged-after-200-kilo-drugs-haul-recovered-from-fishing-vessel
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  34. We are looking into why this is all of a sudden happening folks. Please bear with us
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  35. Two men have been charged as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group alleged to have moved more than 500 illegal migrants through Europe. https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/two-charged-in-suspected-people-smuggling-operation-through-europe
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  36. When opening the site you get an advertisement now in a box. It reads "Create Your Account. Activate your account and Access your unlimited Multimedia Content Infinite Content" It then has a Tag "Open" Open is the last thing that I would do. There still other adverts. If you try to follow the closing leads you can only block around 6 of 100. These Advertisement sites are the last thing that we need, they are, as far as I am concern, unsolicited and unwanted.
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  37. The National Crime Agency is today, Tuesday 20 February, revealing details of an international disruption campaign targeting LockBit, the world’s most harmful cyber crime group. https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/nca-leads-international-investigation-targeting-worlds-most-harmful-ransomware-group
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  38. Michael Forson abused his position as a carer to rape a woman with learning difficulties then told her to keep it a secret https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/carer-raped-disabled-woman-after-28650656 The judge who sent him to prison for 11 years and six months should make him serve is full time .
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  39. Because it’s his contribution so the government doesn’t control it, unless someone manages to bring a claim in civil court, which is feasible
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  40. It is good news they he is being stripped of the majority of his Police Pension, but why not all. Sadly it is electioneering by Khan as the Home Office had instigated the action some time ago.
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  41. It highlighted how inept and poor PSD/the IOPC are at investigating matters. This was picked up at a panel scrutiny meeting, so perhaps up to 3 months after the event. PI all day for an evidential prosecution; and also time to find the victim too. I think I could have got that one home. I’m no expert, but I think it might need to go to CPS even though it’s common assault. That’s because it was committed by a cop on duty. One thing I did find interesting was the Inspector speaking about “compassion fatigue”. Are we proactively looking to deal with this as a problem or potential problem. I’m sure there are regular callers/service users in every force that officers become more and more aware/frustrated with over time; which can end in poor officer behaviour/attitude. What is the job doing to combat this? And help the cops? You might not see it as the cops needing help but it’s obviously a problem. It was made out it would be following corruption units, however it was actually more likely just regular professional standards in my opinion. Which would suggest there’s not actually that much serious corruption.
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  42. That entire process was inappropriate. A Sgt who isn’t equipped to conduct an intervention and by the look of it was not really bothered. It was misconduct all day, do I think they should lose their job? No but there definitely should be some form of punitive outcome and rehabilitation.
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