Hampshire Constabulary

How would you feel about a merger between Hampshire and TVP. It was originally ruled out in the merger discussions but with the current collaboration on RPU and back office functions it could happen. What would be against it?

i had a look through recruiting and came to the conclusion that it was about 30 for most forces was just looking for clarification tried ringing recruitment no answer :O!

Do any districts/ areas have callsigns for Specials? I don't want to mention what the difference is on here as it could be classed as operational information. However those of you that do know what I mean, a simple yes or no answer would help out.

Hi, just wondering if anyone can confirm if the hants bleep test procedure is level 1-3 warm up, then stop to stretch then do the test? Is the test then stopped at 5.4 or do you continue as long as possible? Many thanks Chris

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/east-hampshire/crack_down_on_untaxed_vehicles_1_2455441 More than 400 vehicles have been reported in just eight months as part of crack-down on untaxed vehicles. Fareham Borough Council’s enforcement officers identified and reported 373 cases within the borough to the DVLA between April and December last year. Police, ACSOs and PCSOs reported a further 34 cases in the borough. The DVLA take action on every report that they receive, if an offender does not settle the matter by way of an out of court settlement they will proceed to prosecution at magistrates court. Councillor Arthur Mandry in charge of public protection matter…

Hi all how do i go about getting the password for the private forum? Thanks

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-12591795 Police are hunting the occupants of a car which knocked over a police officer before speeding off, leaving him lying in the road. The officer, who was wearing high visibility clothing, had beckoned the car to stop as it approached him in Park Walk, Southampton, at 0225 GMT. The small hatchback did not stop and the officer was knocked onto the bonnet before falling off in New Road. The car was later found abandoned near Charlotte Place roundabout. Hampshire Police believe there were four people in the car and have appealed to anyone who knows who they are to contact them. …

http://www.portsmout...ulary_1_2447040 Complaints against Hampshire Constabulary soared by nine per cent last year, figures published today showed. Gripes against the force rocketed to 1,137 in 2009/10 from 1,047 the previous year, according to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. There were 2,249 allegations made last year - an average 323 per 1,000 police officers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and up 14 per cent year-on-year. Each complaint can comprise a number of allegations. Of the allegations made against Hampshire Constabulary police officers 1,054 were investigated, 174 were withdrawn and 33 were discontinued. In total 800 allegations were reso…

I am trying find out does Hampshire have ANY Specials attached to RPU. If so what is their role, what can they do And i would like to PM them off line. thanks Jon

What is the policy on meal allowances? I've had a look through various bits and bobs and couldn't find anything on food. When buying a mean on duty, can specials claim back for it, if so how much?

As the title really!

Thread here: http://www.policespecials.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=112605&st=100

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/law-and-order/car_licence_plates_to_be_scanned_to_catch_criminals_1_2434730 Police plan to create a ‘ring of steel’ around Portsmouth in a crackdown on organised crime flooding into the city. For a month officers will lie in wait and scan the licence plate of vehicles coming in and out of Portsmouth as well as city centre car parks. During the operation they will be using specialist equipment which can instantly check if the vehicle – or driver – is linked to crime. It comes as latest figures reveal there were 1,744 shoplifting offences reported in the city between April and October last year. Sergeant Rob Sutton said:…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-12463011 Living in Bishopstoke, I heard this last night. Anyone else nearby hear the big bang?

Hiya, Apols if I am duplicating any of this!! Is anyone on the March 19th Induction and training? Dave