General Policing Discussions

Hi everyone, I have recently applied to BTP and it's a job I really want. The problem is I've just been informed that the training is in London, Mon-Fri, and is possibly residential. This has been confirmed by recruitment. I live in the North East and I have 3 children (2, 7 &13) and I'm a single parent. I know it's rather premature to be thinking about something that may not happen but I'm really quite gutted that I may be offered a job that I can't train for. Has anyone else had this problem and perhaps found a way around it? Cheers

As above, Which Mobile Phone Network does your force use for force mobiles / blackberry ? And how do you rate them ? Regards

Just found this video on youtube, I think this is the best place to post it (move it ifits not). I'm not easily shocked but I'm shocked not only at the situation but there was a cameraman in the right place at the right time to capture it all! What do you guys think. My face currently looks like this :eek: Apologies if this has been posted before.... Cant seem to embed the video, so this link will have to do.

Hi, So I'm going to rant and rave a bit, but the end result is I want to see what (as officers and civys) how you lot feel about this as well. Today I was reading through a news paper when I came across a story about a Met Police Officer who had recently been in trouble regarding neglect against police dogs and although what he did wasn't the right thing to do it does unfortunately happen. OK it's fair enough to let the public know that what happened, happened, BUT it was like they was ripping into the guy about what he did, and then mentioning that he tried to commit suicide and was sectioned, all of this based on a witness saying "it look liked he slashed his wrists"…

Hi all, I was at Thorpe Park yesterday and noticed majority of the security staff had, stab vests, high vis tac vests and hand cuffs. They looked VERY much like police.. My questions is.. are they allowed to have and use handcuffs? and what are your opinions on them allowing to use them? Tom

I have recently heard of a number of cases where prisoners have refused to leave there cell's to appear in court either for trial or sentence, the latest case reported in the media involved a male who refused to leave his cell at HMP Chelmsford and appear at Bournemouth Crown Court in relation to Fraud. Woman prison officer hanged herself after inmate she left husband for 'stole £6,000 from her account and posed on Facebook with wads of cash' It seems wrong that inmates and prisoners some how can refuse to appear before a crown court for sentence, if you were on bail and refused to appear in court then you would likely be arrested and produced in court, so why if your…

Was on youtube and this came up

At work we have recently received an e-mail from our Federation Chairman stating it's time for us to start writing to our MPs and attending MPs surgeries (this'd be ok if they held them after midnight, after all i'm asleep during the day). I just wondered how many people are actually doing things to fight our corner (letters to MPs, emails etc), or if (like me so far) you've all been relying on the toothless Federations to do it for you...? I haven't heard of anyone at work contacting their MP however i'm sure i've heard them all moaning about the proposed cuts and changes to pay and conditions!

What is this? is it a volly organisation, or something like the AA? Sorry if its in the wrong section, not too sure where to put it.

Just downloaded the app police powers. It is not a brief as description like beat buddy is but seems to cover a lot of material! Anyone else had a look?

I was on facebook and someone posted a link saying report this group because it is child porn, I am on here to report it because it is sick and should be taken off the internet and hopefully, a police officer, on here can do something? I have already rang my local police station and they said they will get back in touch, but that could take a while?

3 for me.. 1 - The old grab onto their legs and raise yourself off the ground and dig in your heels to control a kicker. 2 - I actually put an unconcious bloke in the recovery position and pinched his ears 3 - Saw my regular beatbuddy use the uncompliant handcuff twist to the floor move.

I want join police full time what things do the police look for in potential police officers ? what kinda work experance do they like ?

Hey Guys, I passed my final assesment today. It was made up of 2 written tests (first aid and module 3 e.g. cuffs, batton, pava). Also a red man practical where an aggresive husband was knocking down the front door... started attacking me so out came the PAVA Also had PAVA exposure in the morning... not fun!!! (but extreamly worth doing!) My Attestation is on Thursday and I will be based at St. Albans with Hertfordshire Constabulary Anthony

Okay here is a quick question. Once in do regulars or specials have to undergo fitness tests periodically? I ask after seeing fairly large police officers around both in rl and on the tv and i have to wonder how they would pass the bleep. Please move the topic if i have posted in the wrong forum area.