General Policing Discussions

I just did a quick search on the forum and note that this is a topic which has been touched on numerous times over the years. But in the current environment, where police numbers are being cut (oh yes they are!) and more pressure is being put on volunteers as a result of Mr Cameron's "big society", Specials are being relied on more and more, whether we like it or not, to provide frontline policing. Putting aside for a moment the challenges that presents in terms of recruiting, training and then retaining enough Specials of a sufficiently high standard to actually reliably provide that service (there's a whole new topic right there), has the time come to rename the Speci…

Hello DS Warner here again :new_hmmm: I am an applicant for the MSC (Met Special Constables). As of yet I do not have much of an intention to go into Policing as a full time career (ie: Reg officer) however if I really like it and somehow I end up deviating from my current plans then yes I may well become a full time officer. My question is: seeing as I have a good couple years ahead of me (up to 5 or more to decide) ..... If I move up the ranks as a special IE: move up to S/Sgt or a S/Inspector or even Divisional Officer , would I retain that rank but the regular version ie a straight Sgt or Inspector or Chief Inspector etc....... If I was to join the regulars or wo…

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I have to say that my wost ever duty was when I was a probationer. I was allocated the task of scene guarding an open grave in a cemetary overnight, waiting for the body to be exhumed the following day. Scared witless didn't even come near

Whilst thinking about specials I couldn't see any reason for there not to be a "Special PCSO" as well. Ideal for members of the community who do not want the powers and responsibilities of a PC but still want to help from a policing perspective. Would this be a good idea from a policing point of view and including members of the community who might otherwise be put off from a policing role?

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If I am off duty. Say I'm a Met officer. If I am off duty and not necessarily on my way to or from duty or even on standby...........can I legally carry my baton and cuffs on my own person. Seeing as I already have my warrant card and may need off duty involvment who knows. I know there is an issue with CS. But are Batons

Just wondering what that actual figure is of people not sticking to their driving ban. I'm guessing it's quite high due to the risk of being caught is very slim. For somebody who drives being banned for say 2 years would be hard to follow because the temptation would be there. The police can't sit outside houses of everybody who is banned waiting for them to possibly drive. If a car is taxed and insured its not going to ping up anything. We have to wait for either a tip off or an eagle eyed officer to spot them behind the wheel. Any ideas how we can cut down on offenders?

Hi all decided to join after being a special for 3.5 years as i have questions i think you guys can help with. im a section sgt in leicestershire and have just moved station and have the opportunity to head up a rural crime initiative. so do any of the specials here work rurally and do you have any ideas i could gather with regards to: farm crime security wildlife crime or any schemes you have ran in the past? i know all about CESAR and datatag but any ideas would be gratefully recieved thanks Paul

Hey, query regarding not carrying a Warrant Card. If I dont have my warrant card on my person, does this affect my powers?

Just after some info I've got a couple of young kids jumping on my car, i've complained to the neighbour and told the kids off myself and neither action has worked. anyone got any pointers on a course of action? can the police do anything in this instance? Kev

Hello all, Been a while since I posted on here. I'm looking for some opinions on a particular topic, namely that officers are being sent more and more to incidents involving arguments/harassment/violence over social media comments. I've written a blog here about it (there's no spam or selling, it's a genuine blog). I would be grateful if anybody had any thoughts or comments either on this forum or on the blog. Thanks

Im aware this has probably been discused before. However, im looking at buying the traffic edition, as traffic is something that greatly interests me... I also want to buy one for general policing, I see the main one is the operational police handbook, is the 2011 the latest one? ANd if so does anyone know if there will be a 2012 version? Thanks

I had occasion to call the police today due to customer getting very aggressive in my shop (I'm behind security glass, so I was fine, I was a bit more worried about the other customers). It got me wondering, if I was PNC checked by the officers attending, would they find out I was a special? Oh, and thanks to Bristol's finest. Quick to attend and sorted it out, with minimal fuss.

I know this story is already running in news, but in a different take, what do we think of psychiatrists?? A quick google threw these stories (below) from around the world up in a couple of minutes - psychiatrists seem to get the decisions to release dangerous people back into society wrong with worrying regularity, often with fatal results. Should the courts pay as much attention to Psychiatric Assessments as they do Child-killer Guy Turcotte should be released from Pinel Institute ... www.montrealgazette.com/...killer...released...psychiatrist.../story.htm...13 Jan 2012 – Child-killer Guy Turcotte should be released from Pinel Institute, and should be released wi…