General Policing Discussions

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.

Can Anyone show me a list to all the sections, Because people have been saying Section 1 And stuff like that, So... i need to know what they are

Just after 2.00pm today I was doing some work from home, listening to my music (really really loudly) and I can hear a commotion outside, i think nothing of it but after two minuets I can hear word for word the argument over my music. I hear a woman and a man screaming so I look out the window, the female was screaming at the her son who was trying to kill himself and the gentleman was a builder contracted too do work on a house a few doors away, he joined to offer help. I rush to the phone and hit 999 and ask for the police. I get connected and tell them what's going on and supply the address etc. "Your talking to the wrong county" - for some reason the operator had co…

Hey Guys, Does anyone carry 2 sets of handcuffs? I have been told that some officers do as there are certian situations where you need them. I purchased some handcuffs off ebay for £20 - http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT The serial number has been grinded off but they are in fully working order. The advert says that they are ex police cuffs which have had its ID grinded off and has followed some Police or MOD regulation. Would I be able to use these on duty as a 2nd pair? Many Thanks, Anthony

The prison service is run as a national service with regions and areas, why can't the police service instead of having 43 different forces just have one national police force ?

I didn't know this series had started. Its about the kids at Vinney Green a secure unit for young offenders. They are there for a few days or up till their 16th birthday. Just watched the first episode on IPlayer and really enjoyed it. Might be worth watching the rest of the series

Hey Guys, Does anyone know what black police badges are used for? e.g. any specific force? Many Thanks Anthony

Today I saw a vehicle with an ipad dead centre of windscreen. Obviously using it as sat nav. The drivers view was obviously impeaded. Just wondering exactly how the law stands on gadgets on windows?

I was surfing You Tube earlier this morning and was surprised to find a number of audio and video recordings made of proceedings in the courts. Filming and recording legal proceedings in court is illegal, given that mobile phones almost all have the capacity to record audio and video this may be something for us all to be aware of happening in court covertly by defendants and others with interests. You Tube Video It worries me that this sort of material could effect trials and result in witness intimidation. I was wondering if any one else has come across this before ? C.

Hi What was the typical routine you took each day during your training? the whole day from when you wake up to when you finish your classroom training and go home? e.g. wake up at 7am, shower, brush teeth, breakfast, train, start at 9. Arron

What actually are traffic officers? Obviously they primarily patrol the roads (i assume) But what extra powers do they have on the roads over regular officers?

Hi, Just want some advice really. I have finished my 6 months training and have one 4 hour shift left to do with my tutor officer - been attested, have my gear everything - my question is at this point in time can or do specials defer? I am really stressed from my full time job alone and at this point in time I am not even enjoying coming alone for a TOD. Has anybody found you can take time off and I am thinking of a year. I need to get my head sorted - finished my degree and I am not even sure what I want to do thats why I need some space from the stress I have had in previous months. Thanks in advance, Liz.

Hi, Please can someone advise me on the common drugs likely to found on the streets and what class they belong to. The main ones i can think of is Cocaine, Cannabis, Speed, etc. Thanks in advance.