General Policing Discussions

Was just thinking, what is the general process for if you are a Special/ Reg and you happen to get pulled over? (not for driving like an idiot, just a check etc) This used to happen to me quite a lot, especially in my last car, so am just interested in how you would get delt with etc after showing your warrent card... Thanks

I have just come accross this and thought I would pass on to fellow PS.com members what do you think ? http://crab.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/an-activists-guide-to-police-tactics/

Being an avid horse rider, and often riding out on my own. Its often concerned me, if I was to fall off and was eventually found how would people contact those I need? Now, for a while i've heard about ICE (In Case of Emergency) number. My question to you is, if you came across an injured person, which is unconscious or dazed and confused how many of you would think to go through the phone and contact the ICE? Thank you :D

We all know that no two days are the same in the police force, and I have often heard long serving officers saying something along the line of "just when you think you have seen it all..." So my question is, what are the most unusual/strange/bizarre/humorous things you have ever come across on duty? Just to give us wannabe specials a taster of the more random things an officer can face

The point of my topic is to find out, have any of you ever had to use any of the ''last resorts'' bits of kit e.g. Baton, spray, Taser, Panic Button etc.. and if so, how effective did you find it? Ta

Does anyone know what the radio codes that are used at the moment are? - if people dont want to say, i was wondering if there are many of the to learn during training and if you will be tested on them? For Example, i know Any help would be Grateful!

Just wondering, I have a couple of friends in the Police and a few of them have pictures in uniform whilst working, on their facebook (and other social networking sites) pages, whats the policy on this? Did try to have a look into it but didnt get anywhere.... Cheers, Matt

Just out of curiosity, if a regular wants to be a Dog Handler how will they go around doing it? Will they be chosen? Do they have to be working a certain amount of years or can they just say they want to do it and go through a selection process etc. Cheers.

Well basically Im a member of a casting agencies that deals with extras for TV and Film and i remember when i was applying they asked in the form if the applicant had any uniforms such as police uniforms to be used in the tv roles im guessing. my question is what are the rules regarding using your uniform for such things (which im gathering might be force specific, but i wanted to know what policies are in any force). i was thinking it must be allowed seeing how there are always police on tv dramas etc but do some constabularies totally ban it and if any actually encourage it . i was wondering this because when i finish my degree and have free time and have finished my …

Simple question; is it illegal?

Thought this might be of interest to all. Rgds C. Metropolitan Police Information Wimbledon Police Station Open Day - 10th April 2011 12pm - 4pm (last entry 3:30pm) Come and visit Wimbledon Police Station and meet officers not only from your local station but officers from specialist units including Mounted Branch (horses) , Territorial Support Group(TSG- public order) , Counter Terrorism Explosive Ordnance Disposal to name but a few. Residents will also be able to visit the Police Cells and an exhibition of original Police artefacts and vintage Police vehicles will also be on display. We hope you will find the time to come along with your family and friends to take…

Hi I have a Friend who died and they had formspring (website were you can ask people anonymous questions) they got a load of stick on it (e.g sexual relatied quiestions and that ! But know, a friend of the dead person want to get the police involved to see who has been asking all the quuestion. Can police do anything about it ? P.S sorry about bad spelling

Good morning all, Well I start my first duty next week, as a Special Constable on module 2. I am just looking for any advice, and what people experienced on their first duty? How did you feel, because at the moment i am kacking myself. eek!! Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance x

Hi, I'm currently mid way through my Specials training and through the training I've become aware that going to court is a very likely possibility. I knew there's a chance of me having to go before I applied but the training has made it sound like that I could be going very often. As I am a Special I am concerned that too many court appearances could affect my day job. Therefore the question is, how often do you as Specials go to court in a year? Thanks!

Home Sec T.May has announced that police officers pay packets are to be reduced to save frontline police jobs nationwide in light of the deficit. This appears to fall beside the reduction in the 'police budget'. Are 'extrodinary circumstances' enough? what do you think about less pay for police? Is this a reasonable price to pay to save peoples jobs?