General Policing Discussions

Segways are not motor vehicle, and are as such not allowed to be insured for the road. As a mechanical propelled vehicle, how does heathrow airport get away with using them in England, as it is an offence to ride a mpv on anyland in England that is accessible to the public? Surely even airports being private land are still public places under the rta?

...for official purposes - is this something that is frowned upon? For instance, in my day job I work for a University in the Academic Registry. A student approached me today with Home Office documents for a Visa application. The documents required someone of good moral standing to complete various sections e.g. a doctor, teacher, police officer etc... I completed the form as a Special Constable. The form required an official stamp, or accompanying official document. As I wasn't at the station I copied my warrant card and attached to the documents. Is this good practice or is it likely to come back and haunt me?

Hi, Have any of you serving specials had anything like this, Whilst working not on my regular response team, a PC pointed out that "we don't like specials, all they do is steal over overtime. Like last week when four of you were first on scene at ****** ***** street" I just said, well that's pretty outdated butI think I was more concerned with the GBH victim who needed taking straight to hospital, whilst the other 3 were securing the scene. I think that's a bit more important then waiting for regulars when we are already there.." Apparently I shouldn't answer back and an email "May or may not be" going to my supervisor! Crack on mate! Anyone had anything like thi…

Hi all, quick question. How long would one have to wait to apply as a regular if they are a comms officer and would you still have to do the CKP course?

I spotted this article. Is this a very rare occurrence?

Segways are not motor vehicle, and are as such not allowed to be insured for the road. As a mechanical propelled vehicle, how does heathrow airport get away with using them in England, as it is an offence to ride a mpv on anyland in England that is accessible to the public? Surely even airports being private land are still public places under the rta? In addition, what is the rules for them on public parks, as some parks now offer Segway experiences, but I do not think they are legal, as these parks such as Hyde park are open to the public. Am I correct too, that no mpv can go on any land in England, and for them to be on the road they must be fully insured, and be a …

In order to increase my knowledge and awareness about shift planning and organisation, prior to my interview (if I ever get to that stage), I've a few questions for you all. How do new SCs go about organising shifts? Is It expected that an SC will perform a full shift aligned with the timings of his Reg colleagues? When you have a mentor, it is expected that you'll only be on shift with them? Do you organise shifts with specific individuals at a station, a central point at force/div HQ or just turn up and hope for the best? Can you just turn up whenever? When you are independent, does the shift planning and arrangement become much easier and self managed (i.e. Turn…