General Policing Discussions

My S/Sgt has recently mentioned that we have some Police bicycles sitting around at the station which don't get used (surprise, surprise) and that he was wondering if people would be interested on going on a course to be able to ride the bikes... anyway I was just posting really to see if anyone had any experience of using bicycles for patrol, whether they are worthwhile or more of a hindrance than a help, and peoples general conception of them?

Can anyone point me in the direction of the "Unlawful Detention" law please. Ive tried google and can only find the charging guidelines - looking for the specifics of the offence. Dont worry about the disclaimer, its for a discussion on another forum where someone is arguing that a Tesco security guard asking someone to go with them to a back room is unlawful detention.

http://m.gazette-news.co.uk/news/11520910.No_tax_break_for_Special_Constables_in_Essex/?ref=rss#comments What are your thoughts on this? I know Essex isn't getting the numbers in or keeping the ones they have (despite what the arrival says). Is this being rolled out in your force?

Evening. I had a lively discussion the other day, with a training type person, who told me that there is very specific wording for the requirement to provide a breath sample. She even went as far as to say that a conviction may depend upon getting the wording exact. :new_hmmm: I thought it was similar to the caution in that the points need to be covered but it doesn't matter if you don't get it word perfect. I've always said "Because you've [been involved in an RTC/committed a moving traffic offence/I suspect you've been drinking] I require you to provide me with a specimen of breath for analysis at the road side. I must inform you that failure or refusal to provide …

Hi guys, I have just sent my application form off and wondered if someone could tell me the duration of training (if I'm successful) I can't seem to find any details about the actual training ie: is it every weekend, whole weekends etc etc Thank you in advance

Does anyone have any advice on this? I have an issue with one particular house mate who seems to keep throwing a hissy fit about me having to get up and ready at 4 in the morning for early turns (which in my shift pattern is maybe one set every 4 weeks or so). I literally tip toe around the house and do my best to avoid making noise but it's inevitable with creaky floorboards and having to use the shower. My sleep gets interupped constabtly being next to the living room and trying to sleep when everyone else is awake and I don't throw any hissy fits or send passive aggressive emails about it, I just accept it and go back to sleep. Rant over!

From the gents at definitive who brought you 'security vehicles with blue lights' and 'response officers'. now have launched their 'event policing service' And changed the company name to 'definitive event policing' Is this getting too close to impersonation ? http://www.definitivesecurityservices.com/

I hope this is the best place for this, there are so many stories about when things goes wrong or are dangerous. I was wondering if there is anything you have done as a police officer that you wouldn't of been able to of you where not. (I don't mean driving through red lights and hitting people with sticks )

Charlie is at it again... Whilst I believe the BNP are lowest of the low, Charlie's actions here are disgraceful, I don't think fighting 'hate' with 'hate' is ever a good idea but from a political perspective how is shouting down a valid political party (however distasteful you find them) acceptable democratically? All very odd. Again, NOT WORK SAFE.

Evening all, I was debating with myself where to put this so apologies if it is in the wrong place, but this was the only place I saw fit! Has anyone seen/watched "Lads Army" and later "Bad Lads Army"? I will post the wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lads'_Army Whole series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsYyAUMEms4FPUvkw6qt_NgshUlOBatv But essentially it is British Army 1950s National Service training, with 30 recruits from 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 I think. 30 recruits spend four weeks at a (sometimes ex-)army camp staffed by instructors who all, or have been, professional British Army soldiers, including NCOs, Warrant Officers and commi…

Hi there, I have a couple of questions and any help would be appreciated. I haven't done a contemp interview for a few offences like assault, criminal damage and harassment/stalking, and I just wondered what relatively experienced officers would ask offenders for these different offences. I am aware that we use the points to prove, so would it be as simple as 'Did you hit x?' 'Did you intend to cause injury to x?', for assault? Please write out the questions you would ask. Also, when would you decide that you will do a contemp interview there and then, or invite the suspect to come to a police station for a voluntary interview under caution? Thanks a lot for your help!…

Hey guys just a quick question As a special do any of you have cover if you are injured in the line of duty? as in you are unable to work in your normal day job?? If yes then how much and what company is best Thanks

I am after a bit of help i can't seem to find a definitive answer . Are the defences for d/d Due to prescription meds Not self induced ( spiking) Didn't belive the behaviour was disorderly Or am I confusing these with another drink offence.

Does your Force have anything in place to put restrictions on the amount of hours you are allowed to put in as a Special? For example the minimum is 16 hours, but SC Smith works on average 60-80 per month. SC Smith's line manager decides this is too much and restricts her to 30 per month. Is this a normal thing? Is it allowed? Ive heard some forces congratulate some specials for doing over 100 hours per month, present certificates etc. How can one force congratulate and others rebuke?