Sussex Police

Well I am sure that the majority of us have experienced the big wide world by now and worked their first shift, If not then it won't be long!! I know my first shift on Friday was .........well.........an experience and a half!! So much to take in....hopefully my next shift will be a little more steady and relaxed! I felt incredibly unprepared and unhelpful, but everyone that I came across at the station was wonderful. I was even welcomed by a strong cup of coffee, that helped! With my next shift booked for Wednesday night I am already feeling anxious, night instead of day, different tutor ( who I spoke to at length and is lovely, I think!!). So how about everyone els…

Happy New Year one and all. Hope you all had a Christmas break. This weekend you need to bring your full uniform with you so we can check that it all fits & is correct. Dont forget those of you who were at Lewes HQ last time will be staying at Slaugham & Those who were at Slaugham will be going to Lewes HQ on Saturday & Sunday. Friday evening everyone is at Slaugham. Start time as soon after 6.30pm as we can. We have guest speakers for the evening. Remeber those of your who were given work to do in the break to bring it in with you for marking ( statements & PNB's) NO EXCUSES!!!!! See you all tomorrow. Glynis & Zoe

I know this has probably been discussed inside and outside of the forum on many many occasions. Do we know if the force is going to offer specials the chance to do PSU training, say up to level 2. I know PSU isnt everyones cup of tea, and it should only be made possible for people who are putting in alot of effort etc in to specialing, and some of you are going to say "its not cost affective, and may cost money". But i for one would love to do a PSU course. Other forces have full compliments of fully trained PSU specials, so why cant we? once you have obtained PSU L2 you could move onto M.O.E (as this would be useful on a 'day to day' basis on division, and those of us wi…

Only a couple of weeks away now, so I thought I would start a new thread for all new SC's starting on the December training course;) I for one am really looking forward to it, lots of hard work no doubt in the coming months ahead, great opportunity to meet new people and give back some of the skills and life experiences I have gained over the years into a worthwhile cause. I will start off by introducing myself, I am Liam, have worked in a busy retail environment for 7 years, love the great outdoors, keen freshwater angler, love walking, getting out and about. Applied for the Specials after my application for the regulars fell foul of Government budget cuts (Ive just…

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Seen at Brighton pride, loads of kit on load vests, green epaulettes. Discus.

http://www.portsmout...t-to.6653534.jp Whilst not a specific Specials operations, I was there on the BTP side and noticed a few Sussex Specials were involved on the day. If you were involved I was wondering what your thoughts on the day were. I thought it was a good operation overall.

As yesterday was my first time of visiting a police station as a warranted officer i was wondering if anyone else had that strange feeling. I cant really explain it really It all still feels a bit of a dream. Standing outside Hove nick following our induction day and being waved at by the responce cars coming back in. Anybody else had that feeling yet???

If there is anyone out there who uses Twitter or Facebook and would like to be involved in a research project we are carrying out, please contact me. We have a number of official social media accounts running which you can see on our force website at http://www.sussex.police.uk/contact-us/social-media We're looking for more specials who would be interested in using it as a way of engaging with their community with our support. Please drop me a line either from MINT or smiths2221@gmail.com. Or you can find me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/sc2221 Many thanks and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you! C…

This is a message to any new Specials who were due to begin their training with us on Friday 3rd Dec. Due to worsening weather conditions a decision has been made to cancel training this weekend. We will see you all on Friday 10th Dec to begin your course. Thanks,

With our course just finished and most of us booking our first shifts. I would like to wish the next victims.........oh i mean students all the best on there course

Would just like to say a big thank you to all the trainers for the help over the past 8 weekends. Also thanks to everyone that acted as stooges today you were all really good. I feel a little sad that i wont be going back but now out to the real world. Hopefully we will all stay in touch one way or the other.

Hi all Sorry its a but late in the week, but as promised here is a list of the uniform you need for the attestation: Hat - custodian or bowler Hair tidy - navy/black only hair accessories ladies. Lots of spray and bun nets! White short sleeved shirt Black office uniform trousers (not combats) Belt Black Tie Epaulettes Shiny shoes Black or navy socks Fleece if you think you may be cold Name badge worn on the left side No tie pins, coloured nail varnish, huge watches. I think that's all. Remembe to bring your expenses forms if you didnt hand them in on Sunday. See you all tomorrow Zoe

Good Afternoon All, So I was just wondering if anyone else is in as much suspense as I am currently going through?... I attended my Assessment on the 26/10/10 at Slaugham Manor, I think I was in the first group of the week? Is there anyone else who attended in that week?.. Fingers crossed the results arrive this week....

Who else is waiting for a start date at the moment? I'm sure we've been in the same boat for a while so I guess we should get acquainted! Would be interesting to hear what people think about the situation. Do you think we'll ever get a start date or do you think we might get offloaded as some unfortunate other people have been due to the budget cuts? I've been waiting for nearly 3 years now - it's amazing how much my views on the Police, my ambitions and things have changed since all that time ago! Who of you would be interested in becoming a regular once the dust has settled and the Police can start happily recruiting again?