General Policing Discussions

Hope this isnt a daft question I am in court on Friday (police job related before anyone says anything!) which is a day I normally look after my son whilst the better half goes to work. She has had to take the day off, thus losing a days pay. Although there is plenty of stuff about how I can claim MY lost days wages (which in this case I can't , because I haven't lost any), I can't seem to find any guidance on whether I can claim for HER lost days wages - as her losing her wages is a direct consequence of me having to be in court. I know the official position is that as a Special I should not be out of pocket due to police related duties, but what if WE, as a family, a…

Hi guys, First time poster, will be starting my training hopefully on the 12th Sept depending on whether my checks clear in time. However, i was just wondering... If you went on holiday in the UK, would you take your warrant card with you or leave it at home? Mike

We had our garage broken into last night. They took a bike and a DeWalt drill. Left quite a lot of expensive stuff. Thing is, my Dad has already gone in via their entry point, opened it and been inside and touched everything. Didnt think to wake me up first I could have told him to be a bit more careful. Given that fact and also that we're not planning on claiming on the insurance as the premium would be more than the theft, is it even worth calling it in on the non-emergency number?

I've been given this book to read for a few weeks, after which I'll be giving feedback to the trainer on what I thought of it, and how much it complimented my learning. Has anyone else got this, or read it? What are your thoughts on it, and how did it help you during your training?

I wondered if you can train to become a PC, and then work part-time? Do they allow that? I have set my sights on becoming a Special, as i cannot commit to a full time post at this time, but my real dream would be to become a PC. Does anyone have any info on this then? Thanks.

Howdy colleagues. Before I can twist the arm of Lord Vada to pin me a nice web banner at the top of every page, I wanted to throw out the news of the Specials Recognition Stone project. The proposal is for a granite stone to be placed at the National Arboretum and dedicated to Special Constables in recognition of exactly what we do. If any of you have been to the Arboretum you will know there is a massive living monument called The Beat. But there is nothing specific for the Special Constabulary. And it’s not about separating the Specials from the regulars - we are Police Officers as equal. But it is more about a little something that says - we recognise what we do, for …

Hi all I am a recently attested SC and have only been out a couple of shifts so far. One thing that I feel that was not explained particularly well during training was the correct procedure to be carried out when issuing a person with a FPN or PND. We had a quick half an hour session on them but we did not have any feedback on how we did when doing role plays. I have searched the forum on FPN's but I did not come up with anything directly related to my query, however my apologies if I didn't search hard enough. Can somebody please explain the correct procedure for issuing an FPN/PND? I have a rough idea but I do not know if it is correct. This is how I would do it at th…

I know were drifting off topic but if its a force shift pattern then my area will be opted out of it as were changing over to a new shift pattern in Sept and they cant legally change it again with in 12mths Ok have started this thread as an Olmpic shifts rumour / gossip thread... all sorts, at the moment 12 hours with less than 5... just seen some Olympic shifts for next year think i'll ask for a reduction in council tax, as i won't be home that much for 3 months...

Hi there, I was just wondering how many of you are younger specials, and if this has caused problems. I have found that being only 18, people try to undermine my authority and don't always listen to me despite being in full uniform! Another problem I have encountered is my fairly low weight and rather low height (9st and 5'9") puts me at a slight disadvantage against larger and taller people I have to deal with, and combined with my age can cause problems. However, being a young special (and because I work with young people in another voluntary role) means that I am more successful in talking with young people as they can relate to me and feel more confident having a …

Hi , Although I have been a SC for over 9 years and always had good working relationships, I'm quite curious about what the regular officers thoughts are with the mass intake of Specials and the cut-backs on regs?, We have been asked to do more hours due to staff shortage and I am a little concerned about it all. Is there any ill feeling out there?

The Home Secretary (plus many more MP's) have made speeches thanking Police Officers and Staff for their hard work and professionalism through the riots. I personally think she should have also thanked the Special Constabulary seperately for their hard work and committment during and after the riots, as I know many SC's have put in a lot of hours to help back fill regular officers on riot duties. What do you think? Obviously I appreciate that some will say that when she says 'Police Officers' she also means us - but.........

Hi Firstly apologies if this is in the wrong area. I'm coming to the end of my Specials Training and will be sworn in in several weeks. My trainer has asked me if my Dad who is a Magistrate in a different city will be willing to swear us all in. Although my trainer and my Dad are looking into whether he would be allowed to swear me in, I thought I'd ask on here for a quicker answer if anyone knows. Thanks

We have just got new neighbours this year. Yesterday a few kids decided to throw a water balloon in their garden, so guess what? She called the police! Now the local Safer Neighbourhoods Team is investigating the "incident", and are interviewing neighbours. What a waste of police time!

Hi, sorry to barge in on you forum but I need a bit of advice please. To cut a long story short my dad lives alone is 80 and we, thats my brothers and sisters have found out either a woman of 57 working alone or with her husband is taking advantage of my dad. for some time my dad has been walking a dog with this woman and sometimes with her husband. a while back my dad noticed that the TV in what was my mums bedroom had been swapped for a smaller one that didn't work. i did suggest that maybe these friends of his had done it but he wouldn't have it. we have noticed that more recently our dad has been seeing a lot of these people especially the woman. we thought that wh…

My cars decided to die.. Not happy as I start a new job tomorrow and SC training next month. So carrying all the stuff for spar Isla will be a mission on my bike. Most worrying part will be the stab vest, the only way is to wear it under my leathers or textiles. Has anyone here or does any one do that?