General Policing Discussions

Hi It's been a while since I've been on here what with Uni work and life in general. I was wondering what the general opinion of the private security industry is amongst police officers? Do they see them as a valuable asset (providing they don't overstep their limits) or are they still seen as a hindrance? The reason I ask is that, owing to the budget cuts and freeze on recruitment, I am considering going into this field after university to gain experience of working 'alongside' the police. I'd then hope to use this experience when an opportunity comes up in future. Are there many officers who have followed this path? Thanks guys Matt

So to all you serving Specials and Regulars, if you should so wish to recount, what would you say has been the Highlight(s) of your career so far, and what has been the worst experience you've had? I can understand if you only want to answer the first part!

Excuse me if this has been covered before and please forgive me if this has an obvious answer! My question is this, Do S/Sgt's out rank the Reg P.C's? or Do S/Inspector (or equivilent) out rank a Reg Sgt? Or are the Special Sgt's and above duties kept seperate from the Reg P.C's? Thanks in advance, Andy

I know this is News, but I'd also like to have a general discussion on the weak sentencing for this case and how things really need to change, Source: http://www.wbtimes.co.uk/news/viagra_hoarding_dollis_hill_cocaine_dealer_avoids_a_stiff_sentence_1_832141 So for 5 counts of PWITS Class A and Class B he gets a 12month sentance suspended for 2 years??? How on earth do people get away with stuff like that? Right now hes walking the streets laughing at the justice system. Or is there something I've missed?

Been thinking about this for a while, random thought but as time goes on seems more fitting.. Should the Police make a move to make themselves more identifiable again? We all (somemore than others) wear hi viz jackets when patrolling etc...but then so does every other man and his dog literally...Everyone from a dog walker to public workers, con men, security, community wardens wear yellow high viz. Nights just turn into a see of yellow some evenings even to a point where sat in the battle bus playing 'what is that person?' It is only when you see what is written on their back you can (sometimes) work it out. Railways wear orange specifically as do one or two other ind…

Hi all, Pava or CS what forces use what, We use Pava and its effective stuff, how effective is CS?

I will probably sound like the biggest loser (not the weight program kind, the geek kind) but I don't care... On my way to work this morning I was about to get off the A2 at Darenth and a few seconds before in my rear view mirror I watched a Police Officer on a motorbike manage to stop all three lanes of traffic and create a road block! One officer, three lanes of traffic, one of the busiest parts of the A2, and he/she managed it in about 5 seconds. It was well good! I've never seen them do that before and it was literally two cars behind me. Thank god I was infront because I didn't fancy sitting on there all morning

Hey all can anyone tell me how i go about changing my username please? Thanks

simple thread- whoes the most famous person you've met whilst on duty ( you dont have to say where or why if they were in trouble)

I came across this on YouTube. I was wondering why the controller tells the PCSO to keep his distance, but then he attempts to detain Veitch. Or have I missed something

Hi, This may have been covered by another topic if so can someone direct me there, however I was just wondering can specials specialise in dog handling after they have completed all there relevant training etc.... Thankyou Oliver

You may remember on one of my previous posts i mentioned i was being put on hold to get my BMI down to 35, and when i have done this, i needed to ring a number in order to tell to them i have lost the weight and they will put me on a training course, however today i have recieved an email offering me dates to start training, and i need to ring them to confirm my training options, i havent yet rang them about my BMI, do you think they have just forgotten about it? As i can only do Saturdays, my options are to start on the 2nd April and finish on the 24th September! has anyone else got these training dates? Thank you

Is it true that alot of regs look upon specials as being hobby bobbys. Do regs take specials seriously? Do regs respect and treat specials the same? Are regs reluctant to take specials out with them on a shift? Anyone had any experience of the above positive or negative?

sorry this may seem a silly question i have been placed on bail for 5 weeks and asked to return at 8pm. to me 8pm is strange as when i was arrested it was 8pm but i had to wait till the next day to be interviewed is it me or is this strange or is there a reason thanks hope you can help

Has anyone fallen foul of the WTD? I`m an HGV driver working 45 hours per week and I`m 2 weeks into my Specials training. On Sunday I was told that I may have a problem due to working hours.The trainer stated that because I work 45 hours per week I would only be allowed to work 3 hours on duty to keep me below the 48 hours average maximum weekly working limit. This is calculated,I believe,over a rolling 20 week period(Well,it`s a rolling period at my work!). The training staff would look into it but I may have to have my appointment terminated if I was in breach of the WTD. I had a long, sleepless night but I done a bit of digging about and found out a few interesting f…