General Policing Discussions

hi everybody, i have a dilemma.. i have read on the cheshire constabulary website that i am exempt from joing police special because i am of fire service authority... but i am a retained firefighter.. after careful reading of the fire and rescue services act 2004 i have come accross this - "Section 36 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (formerly section 32 of the Fire Services Act 1947) prohibits the employment of members of a police force by a fire and rescue authority for any of its functions. This is because off duty police constables are expected to assume police duties in the event of witnessing the commission of a crime or a threat to public order and, th…

There has been a lot of 'to and fro' in regard to stop and search powers, whether legislation is applicable, and which aspects are valid. What do you think is going to be the position in the run-up police preparations for the Olympics - is there likely to be custom-tailored law brought in, will they bring back Prevention of Terrorism Act just for the occasion, and will it be limited to the cities and venues where the events will be taking place or cover country-wide. Given the possibilities and scenarios - they are endless - will any legislation be pitched toward actual deterrent powers or will it be a fudge to placate the world opinion? Will any such powers conferred b…

I have seen people getting cautions for cannabis over and over again...surely by just giving a caution until the next time there caught, its giving the impression this offence doesnt really matter? opinions? Then there is the whole legalise it issue.

I was shown this today.. Police.uk Sorry if its s repost i couldn't it after a quick search. My neighbourhood got 62, compared to a rather impressive 1240 where my sister lives :o Andy EDIT: Link fail.

Just had a phonecall this morning from the OCU about a concern over my weight as my BMI is 33 and "too high" so I am on hold till i drop it to atleast 30. Not happy at all and was a downer to my day. Im not even fat, Im 6ft and 108kgs. Admittedly I do have a few extra pounds around my waist but im in pretty good shape with quite alot of muscle that I often get comments about my size...( the most popular one being something along the lines of a lavetory made of a brick material ). I think BMI is the most outdated and unaccurate of measuring someones weight "risk" as you can be well built and have the same BMI as an fat person. But not letting this knock my confidence…

Hello All After 10 years of thinking about it, kids grown up and going for it, passed paper sift and PIR, Interview next,,what do i expect please learned future colleagues please

Hello all, I must be honest, I am a special and I hated the Custodian helmet. But looking at this link time and time again, you will realise the historic / ceremonial importance of it. Especially as some many of our armed forces cousins endure the same length as depicted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gJZoO1liVY So...keep it I say. However, I am still to be convinced about the shirt and tie on duty. Kind of like “The Man Who Would Be King” - facing all the Zulus wearing target red.... We should adopt the black and (slightly) intimidating (maybe military – Peel would turn in his grave) t –shirts. Unless of course a like minded individual can show me a link to …

received email saying id passed the interview bout an hour ago. Only took interview today... made up!. Just wondering how long does it usually take from now till medical and fitness test? its for Merseyside police. 0

Hi everyone, I am considering studying Law at university, I'm about to submit my application on Monday but I just want to make sure it is something I definitely want to do, as I don't want to get into a silly amount of debt over if it is not going to assist my career. (I've already deferred a university course once before, because I haven't been able to make my mind up) I do have a genuine interest in the subject; I'm not just looking at doing it for the sake of getting a qualification so to speak. To what extent would a Law degree assist my career in the police force, if at all? I'm talking long-term here rather than just getting in as a regular. Thanks for any repli…

Hey all, After watching Silent Witness last night I was intrigued by the whole business of diplomatic immunity. I was wondering how far does it go? Would they be let off for shoplifting? How about murder? And what do you all think on this issue? To what extent should it go? Should they have it at all? Interested to hear your thoughts on this, Phil

Ive wondered this for a while. After seeing it on Silent Witness, if something happened in say the US embassy in London, would the police have powers to go in to the building and resolve it. Say... a murder or just an assault or would it be down to the americans to fix it for them selves. Also, are embassies classed as foreign soil or just foreign buildings on grounds of the country of where ever they are. Andy

i seen this on the news a few months ago about how the met are now recruiting there regular officers from the special constabulary. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11440985 whats the thought on this? will it become a nationwide thing?

Whatsyouropinion and what do you think the punishment should be for these police officers? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12324973 Police test positive for drug use The Metropolitan Police had the largest number of positive results Twenty-seven police officers have tested positive for drugs in the past two years, according to Jane's Police Review magazine. They were among 13,157 officers tested between September 2008 and September 2010. Drugs detected included cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines. The Metropolitan Police, which tested 2,154 officers, had the largest number of positive tests at 11. Police are disciplined if caught taking drugs, police chiefs say. The l…

A SUFFOLK Constabulary officer has launched a campaign encouraging police officers to lobby their local MPs about potential changes to police officer pensions. Sgt Nigel Tompsett, of the Lowestoft safer neighbourhood team, is trying to persuade his own MP that police officers should be exempt from any possible increase in pension contributions. In Lord Hutton's executive summary of his interim report into public sector pensions in October last year, he suggested that 'the most effective way to make short-term savings is to increase member contributions and there is also a clear rationale for doing so'. Sgt Tompsett said police already contributed at the highest rate…

Hi Guys, Firstly sorry if this has been covered before i know you hate have to repeat your self again ,, and again .. and again .. ..... but i did search for this and could not find it! I was just wondering how often you lot (specials) have had to go to court to be a witness. I know obviously this would change a lot dependant on the situations you have got in to but just a general idea would help. I completely forgot about this when taking in to account fitting specials around work! -edited because I can’t spell!!-