General Policing Discussions

Hey guys, I'm currently a LT with the New York City PD here in the US. I've always been a big fan of the British police and have admired the fact that you guys go out there and do the same job without being armed. Lately, I've been watching a show called Brit Cops on youtube. I noticed that in one episode, 2 officers approached 2 robbery suspects. In that same situation here in NYC, we would first secure them by placing them in handcuffs, search them for weapons and then question them as to their involvement in any crime. The cops on the show I was watching didn't even perform a frisk. Is that normal in the UK?

Hello, I've been chatting with a couple of Traffic officers about what they have coming in the new year when the force changes to a Hub system and work with geographic responce cars picking up the trouble with teams to do the paperwork leaving less officers on the streets. What does this mean for specials, will I (if i get through) be left to take statements and do paper work? I understand this system has failed in other forces so I wonder if anyone knows how the specials were effected there. cheers

Now i'm sure these petitions don't mean a lot to Call-Me-Dave, however i've seen this one posted on the Inspector Gadget blog and I think if nothing else, and even if it amounts to nothing, it has to be worth a signature. We can't very well sit and moan about cuts and lack of action, when we're not willing to put a name on a petition aimed at going in our favour. The Government won't reverse the plans for cuts while the Police are kicking against them - of course the Police will reject the axe to their budgets - but if enough of the public are on side, if the numbers get high enough, and the Government STILL ignore them, then they're ignoring the very wishes of the peopl…

I have to attend court next month after nicking some scrote for being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle. My line manager is very supportive of my work in the Special Constabulary (his dad was an Inspector) He told me to inform the HR department that my absence had been authorised, however when I told them their attitudes left much to be desired. "thats gonna be a nice little jolly for you!" and "wish I could get an afternoon off work to go and play with the police" Not one to leave these comments unchallenged I told them that the lad could easily have caused an accident or even killed someone, it could have been one of their children,parents,siblings,friends and that …

Ok I parked in a car park in town to return to to see someone has drove and took the paint of an area of my 61 plate astra! Any advice what I can do? As driver did not leave a note etc. And I am aware of the disclaimer. Thx

Hi, I know this is a silly question but I start my training 12th September, and obviously read that long hair is not permitted in a ponytail.... Is there a specific way for it to be put up with specific clips etc? I hate having my hair up. but obviously want to start practicing. Thanks Lauren

I am quite an aspirational person and plan to work hard to hopefully one day become a response Inspector. However.... I really enjoy working on the ground and hate the thought of being stuck in an office for to long. I think response Inspectors get the best of both worlds in that respect. Now, this question may well be one that changes with age, experience, length of service and not least the raising salary however is it possible that once in a higher rank to have a change of heart and decide you just want to be a PC again and go back to the beat? Is this something anyone has done or has tried to do? Interested to hear your thoughts and your opinions on the pro's and …

http://twitter.com/#!/DelibThinks/tweetbeat-uk There are 121 users listed in this group that are made up of inidividuals, Forces and Police Authorities. I can see a few Chief Specials, ACCs, Beat Sgts and Force-approved Specials in this list. Happy tweeting. KP. x

Hey all, im a special on holiday, just brought a laser pen , very powerfull, thought it could be useful, lets say im speaking to a victim of an assault and he points out his attacker in a crowd, im not to sure who hes pointing to , so i could use the laser pen to confirm , is there any legal issues here i need to know about, besides, dont point it in some ones eye thanks Ps (good idea, / bad idea to use a laser pen to point some one out)

Hi I was wondering if someone could give me a little advice. I have requested a subject access form and have had a letter back from ACPO saying the PNC check has identified someone with details very similar to mine. In order for us to proceed, we must take a fingerprint sample. I find this very peculiar. I dont see how there can be someone with details similar to mine if I am the only person living at my address with my name and my DOB so why the need for fingerprints? Will the fingerprints stay on permenately? What are the professional thoughts on this?

Morning, Just a random question, basically about a month ago i just finished seeing my girlfriend and saw two officers, a young looking lad and mid 30's woman, i was just asking generally what they thought about specials, if they are/were, good idea etc and not once could they look me in the eye. I dont really take note of it that much normally but it basically looked like they were looking anywhere but me and if they did their soul would be sucked out! Just found it a bit odd. They seemed uncomfortable taking to me......Im not that ugly...i think. They just seemed a bit nervous really. looking to much into it or is it something else? Chris

Just watching the programme on Gatwick airport and they are focusing on the Police in this episode The narrator stated they have their own police force headed by a superintendant, now looking on the Sussex website it does state that there is a police office there as part of their force But my question is, why do their body armous have "Gatwick" on them and it looks like their force hat crest is different, are they just a division of the force?

As per the title. Do we have any tac advisors on the site? Got a question about the role description and person specification if there is one.

My force is the Met however the force area I live in is North Yorkshire. Anyway the other day at work I was a witness to a RTC involving a boy racer crashing into a stationary vehicle, as I witnessed it I gave a statement to one of the traffic cops, after getting talking to him about policing in general I mentioned I was training in the Met as a special and asked if I could go on a ride along with him, he said he had no problem with me going along with him but needed to ask his inspector! What I want to know is, are specials covered on the insurance to work in another force area? As this bobby thinks I could as I will have powers all over the country, just need the author…

I've been accepted as a Special Constable but I'm afraid I will not be able to attend all the weekend sessions. Are all the sessions in consecutive weekends or are there breaks? I will be joining the Merseyside Police.