General Policing Discussions

I've seen many posts from people akin to Radman's statement above and I'm not sure I agree with it in it's entirety. Firstly, don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of the government cuts and I don't think Specials should replace regs on a permanent basis. Forces should have enough regular staff to cope with demand during the vast majority of times (you can never account for all eventualities). Many forces simply don't have enough money to do this at present; the Bedfordshire HMIC thread is a good example of this. So the question arises of whether Specials should fill the gap. This is somewhat of a philosophical debate because Specials already are filling the gap to some ext…

Right, I think I am going to rant a bit so apologies in advance. I am frustrated frequently by the attitude of the general public nowadays when it comes to dealing with problems and challenging inappropriate behaviour. The media has convinced people that you cannot talk to someone in a hoody or ask your neighbour to turn his music down without being stabbed or murdered for your trouble. The police often fuel this by giving overly protective warnings to people out of fear of being seen to sanction or suggest a course of action which might mean in one in a million situations, lead to someone being hurt. Not only do they impress this approach on the public - but also o…

Yesterday following a very difficult domestic, I was working with the victim trying to arrange emergency shelter for her and her child as no family/friends close by or access to money. I confidently handed over the back page of our dash form that has multitudes of numbers on offering help. I have never before called or been witness to anyone calling these numbers and what followed was frankly embarrassing as she was passed from organisation to organisation, number to number. Often having to call back to establish correct information as the original information was wrong. This ultimately ended with the last person on the list saying they couldn't help and she would hav…

Yesterday following a very difficult domestic, I was working with the victim trying to arrange emergency shelter for her and her child as no family/friends close by or access to money. I confidently handed over the back page of our dash form that has multitudes of numbers on offering help. I have never before called or been witness to anyone calling these numbers and what followed was frankly embarrassing as she was passed from organisation to organisation, number to number. Often having to call back to establish correct information as the original information was wrong. This ultimately ended with the last person on the list saying they couldn't help and she would hav…

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I just read an article by the BBC that Theresa May is looking into introducing new legislation against those who radicalise others. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28905776 From studying the Terrorism Act 2000 I was wondering whether its remits do not already cover some aspects of what she was talking about. This Act gave substantial powers to the police, didn't it? Except she is thinking of new powers to restrict fanatics from using social media to post or incite hatred or promote terrorism? As a cynic I wonder what actions this new Act/powers will criminalise? I don't see how fanaticism can be curbed successfully without the full co-operation of Social Media sites li…

In recent advice formally from Tfl officers from adjoining forces to LONDON including specials can now use their warrant cards on Tfl services. This is Surrey, Essex, herts, Tvp, and Kent.

I’m am currently a Special Constable Student and I am looking for a good set of videos which can help me digest the vast amount of information we are being given to read. I am OK with reading the materials, but I take it in much better when someone is speaking about the subject matter. Can anyone suggest a good, free, and up to date source where I can get this sort of thing?

Howdy. So I'm a current Special Constable undertaking the SC to PC process via the PLC course. I've been a Special Constable for a few years. don't get me wrong when I say I am looking forward to the experience of being a Regular however there's something at the back of my mind telling me that I'd rather stay a Special Constable [mostly due to the flexibility of going out and being your own person of sorts] Question is, do you regret being a Regular having previously been a Special Constable? - C

Hi there I'll take this post as time to introduce myself as well as ask a few questions about my future options. My name is Cameron and I'm currently studying in Scotland in High School. I'm interested in joining the police and feel it would be a good option to join with a law degree but is it really worth it or should I just apply to join straight out of school? Another option would be study law, train as a solicitor (employment law) and join as a special. Any helpful advice is appreciated and if any mods feel it necessary to move this post then please do so. Thanks CameronS999

Advice please fellows regs (or anyone with v&a). Roadcraft: It has a lot of chapters, over 250 pages. Is it simply a case of read EVERYTHING? or are there some chapters I need to focus on more than others? My force offers no advice for the pre-response course exam, so I'm a little lost. Any and all advice appreciated. Thanks

I have just gone on break to see an adult male holding a young male on the ground, i went over to find that it was a carer holding down the young man to prevent him from kicking off further. Of all the people who walked past there was only myself and two others walking past who asked what was happening to make sure everything was ok. I'm wondering why so few people tried to help, to make sure someone wasn't being mistreated. Would you have gone over to make sure everything was ok?

Saw this on YouTube - funny video - until you see a Met officer tell him to throw coke in the bin as she 'had to go somewhere quick' and couldn't take it off him. Shocking. Thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYz8dbFEQEY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYz8dbFEQEY

Please see the latest edition of Special Impact http://www.gmp.police.uk/content/WebAttachments/6C6146579D81099580257D180038972D/$File/Special%20Impact_Issue%2015.pdf We are looking to start a "letters page" if anyone wishes to write in with questions around the Special Constabulary - thank you

Hey guys I'm applying to the specials and have spent the best part of 2 weeks on my competency questions and I'm still really unsure, would I be able to post my answers and just get some general feedback? Thanks