General Policing Discussions

So we've all read stuff about the data protection act (DPA) and to be careful when on district so other people don't hear PNC results coming over the radio. But on watching the latest episode of coppers, the chap who is arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, although his name isn't mentioned, his lengthy list of previous is clearly read through in the car out loud. Now I'm sure a number of people will know the guy and will now know a lot of stuff about him that perhaps they have no need to know. If a similar thing occurred on district I could see a MOP putting in a complaint alleging breach of DPA etc Thoughts?

Evening all, Got to play a bit of dress-up in stores today. Just wanted to say that I now understand why people wish they could keep the tunics - very smart. I'm curious though, I never realised the custodian was so big? I'm 6'2" so not exactly small, and my head isn't particularly large or small, but the helmet just seemed to dwarf it. I actually felt like it detracted from the outfit. Anyone else relate to this?

I know there are borough meetings soon to let the MSC know what the plan is during the Olympics but has anyone heard anything? Back filling borough? Directing traffic? or standing on the 100m finish line...

Hi all, I have been told by my Sargent that we (cadets) are going to help with the Olympics. shouldn't we be issued with hi-viz jackets and radio as we are currently not issued with them? Not sure what our role will be but am presuming security? anyone else in the Met police cadet?

I'm interested to see if there are any SC's out there that are also qualified CFR's (Community First Responders). If you are do you carry your CFR kit with you if your out in a police vehicle, just in case you come across something? I live in a rural village so being a CFR helps support our local ambulance service but also a SC so having multiple skills can only be a benefit.

Has anyone used a Vievu LE2 body camera in their Force and are you aware if there are any issues in regard to the USB port? Ours are failing a light and we are getting a lot of stick from line management about being "heavy handed", I dont believe we are and consider it more a design problem. Your thoughts?

Topic. I'm going to Mags for the first time on Monday, and I'm absolutely bricking it. Many questions and nervous thoughts. I have been advised to take my notebook of the incident date with me, paper-clipped so that it shows that page only. I've also been advised to keep answers short. To make matters worse, I've also received an emailed court warning to attend Crown Court next month- but I am the only officer named on it! I'm pretty certain there's a saying about buses, they don't come for ages- but... Many thanks in advance for advice. Hyde

Hey everyone, I've passed a papersift to apply for a role as an Investigator for the Public Protection Unit, and I was wondering if anybody could give me a step in the right direction of what type of questions may be asked in interview or specific areas to revise? As the PPU deal with a lot of things, my mind has literally exploded of all the areas I should be revising! I'm still a PC and I am aware there are loads of DC's applying so the chances of me getting through maybe slim. I would just like to get some advice from people who have applied or recently moved onto the department. Many Thanks Chaz

How do the police force look upon ex army in terms of recruitment. Is it a good or bad thing? I've also heard rumours that ex army can't ever be armed as they are perceived to be "gun ho". I'm getting to the point of my army career where I'm starting to look elsewhere, the police service, civil nuclear constabulary or highways agency all appeal to me.

I am hoping to purchase a lot of good books regarding the duties of a special constable, however do you know of any free resources on the Internet regarding law and the basic training principles that you will taught in the training and assessments? How you would handle a situation, something like that. I can easily find tutorials on programming, but policing is a little bit... harder. I have done some searching, but a lot of it relates to policies and so it shows official documents, etc; not really what I am looking for. PDFs are also excellent.

Hi this is my first p ost. i am just wanting to know if i am too small in terns of weight to apply/become a special constable. I am 10stone7lbs so quite thin lol. would you say in your opinion that I should put on some weight. i also feel as though I may look a bit too young in order to be a special (im 21). Any opinions are welcome. thanks!

Came across this on YouTube, shows you the tough decisions AFO's have to make

I believe the form is an MG19? I was booted in the backof legs at custody by someone out of the blue. Hurt a bit, nothing major. Court today for it, bloke has 4 previous for Assault police and has done time before for it. Lots of previous D&D. I nicked him for D&D and assault police. After some compensation from it, I havn't added it to the file. Can I take it with me on the day and give to magistrate or anything similar?

Just had my radio awareness lesson this Sunday, which seemed very limited. Does anyone have any tips

Anyone got any tips on clothes to wear over your body armour when undercover? Not matter how baggy the hoodie is it still looks like I've got body armour on and it gives me away a mile away.