General Policing Discussions

Is there any regulars who have taken paternity leave recently ( congratulations ) and have an understanding of entitlements, pay etc and can give me a better idea of It?

When someone goes to court accused of an offence and they pleased guilty early on (to various degrees), I understand that they can get some form of reduction on any custodial time on their sentence, ranging from up to a third to none. However, are there any reductions applied on non-custodial sentences? What I am inparticular thinking about is in the case of drink driving. Does a drink driver get any reduction on any ban imposed on them if they were to plead guilty? Is it to a similar scale as custodial sentences?

A POLL a POLL... COME HITHER AND VOTE IN YOUR LOCAL POLLING STATION! Topic of the day: "Is it better to be a Live Coward, or a Dead Hero?"

Hi guys, Back in July when I received an email asking to book my MSC training date, I was given a website at the end of the email of where I could find out more on pre-course training information and the details of the PE Kit. The website I was given was - http://www.met.polic...ining/index.htm. Since then I tried logging onto this website but it says the content requested may have changed, moved or made unavailable. Emailed the Reception team at Peel Centre where they have forwarded my email to the Logistics team but god knows how long they will take to get back to me (probably never). So I was wondering if anyone knew where this information can be found on their websi…

If you arrest someone in a busy street on a Saturday night and once they are under arrest continue to shout and swear can you further arrest them for Sec 5?

I was just wondering when on duty what specifications do you have to stick to when carrying a knife?

Hi Guys... I'm having some trouble understanding the difference between the above.. Can anyone give me a simple example of the difference between the two. The actual difference is obvious. "...if you do not mention when question something..." "...if you do not mention now something..." So am i right in thinking... When question is used when you intend to interview and ask questions at a later time... And now is used when you are interviewing and asking questions... now.. Also examples would be much appreciated. Ive spent my day at work reading a 10 page caution guide and it hasn't gone in.. And Code G of PACE.. Andy

Thought the topic best belonged here since it is about general policing in a way, but if anyone thinks it should be moved, please go ahead. For my politics class at college I have to choose three topics on which I can have a political debate. They need to be able to be backed up by legislation of some kind. I'm going with the police cuts as one, but need help with facts figures and legislation on that one, plus if anyone can think of any more police related topics, please feel free to suggest.

Hi Guys and Gals, Thought it would be interesting to see how the length of special training varies from force to force, as with regulars the schedule is more or less set in stone with specials there appears to be very little continuity between forces. So if people could just list how many days worth they did it may give some sort of insight. As a start with Wiltshire we do 16 evening sessions and 21 day sessions. Cheers J

I'm not sure where to put this topic but it's more a question of what people think as the time has passed, yadda yadda. So.... I was driving home this evening when I noticed a recovery van, pivate company not rac etc. As I drove past I noticed that it had police livery on the sides (but no words saying police and no crest just the checquers) I thought this strange, it also had a clear lightbar which flashed Amber (this would not be obviouse when off) is this legal? As it would pretty much look like a police van from the side Just wondering :D PCW

What is a PBS and when would it be used?

Eyes wide open moment this morning so need to ask something. I've always understood that you can arrest somebody; a) Under sec 24 b) By warrant c) For certain offences where there is a statutory power e.g. drink drive, BOP but, reading this this morn regarding Sec 5 of the POA sub sec 4 and 5 The power of arrest to which sub-ss (4) and (5) relate is in fairly common form. The effect of the two subsections is that if the constable reasonably suspects that the conduct of a particular person constitutes an offence against sub-s (1) then provided that the constable warns him to stop and the person then engages in further offensive conduct, the constable is entitled to…

Humberside police have an award that can be won by special constables in the force; known as the Binks award. it can be for outstanding work or going above and beyond the call of duty. Congratulations to this years winners! Any other forces have an award system? i quite like the idea as a lot of specials i work with are very deserving of the awards given and it is nice to see them recognised.

Morning Everyone, I have the above topics to be covered this Saturday & Sunday in Specials training... Does anyone know (briefly) what we will be doing? For the PNB and statements, do we get to practice them or anything? Thanks for your help in advance!

Hi all-- I have a fitness test coming up, I was just wondering what people decided to wear, should you go already dressed for the test, or do you go smartly and get changed?