General Policing Discussions

I am just wondering, as a police officer, ultimately whose life should you put first in situations which could potentially cost you your life? I guess it largely depends on the situation like if putting your life at risk saved several other lives. But what if you approach a gang armed with hammers and crowbars attacking people and victims lives are at risk? Do you intervene and put your life at risk even though the odds are against you? Obviously you'd call for assistance in such situations but what do you do in the interim? Sorry if this should be in scenario city wasn't sure which board

Hello, RE: Metropolitan Police training. I, like most people who are going to start training am curious about what PC training is like. Any help from anyone who has been through the training, preferably MSC to PC training, could give me some insight into what it's going to be like. E.g the legislation you learn, uniform requirements, when do you find out your chosen borough, how long into training do you get your PC warrant card, What subjects do you study for KEE exams? When do you get your shoulder numbers. The overall vibe of PC training, Any help, insight and comments are appreciated. Thank you

Hi Everyone. I'm just wondering if it's possible to have some assistance from you? A while ago, I produced a short video ( ) which I know some of you found amusing (thanks for that by the way).Anyway, I am in the process of putting a new video together and need your help with "Rumours about the police that the public think are true but are not" For instance... A cop can't arrest you if he's not wearing his hat or all cops were bully victims at school..... You know the ones. So if possible, I hope the admin agree to let this post continue and that you guys can help in some way... Cheers Gary

Since the inception of PS.Com I have tried to maintain a list of gay officers who are happy to act as a point of contact for candidates worried about joining as a gay officer. The list I have is somewhat out of date, so I am asking if there are any serving gay officers who would be happy to act as a voice of assurance to those worried about applying as a gay person. It works like this. If you are a gay officer and are happy to act as a reassuring voice, PM your name to me. If you are a prospective gay candidate and wish to talk in confidence to a serving gay officer, similarly PM me. I will then contact the serving gay officer and ask them to contact the prospective ca…

Dont know if anyone else has heard this, but today in a training course we were advised that the Home Office is going to release a standardised notebook that will be used by Police Forces, Border Force and Immigration Enforcement. Just wondered if anyone else had heard anything about this?