General Policing Discussions

Well me and a colleague are having a small debate at the moment about the proper way to sign on for duty VIA our radios . Is there a force specific or is it a national thing ? . Also is it different for Asb and going out with imu ? . Any information or guide would be appreciated . Cheers

By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent Published: 2:12PM BST 10 Jun 2010 Sussex Police introduced the black combat style uniform last month, replacing traditional white shirts and ties, which it claimed were "outdated and uncomfortable". However officers have complained that the new "practical, fit for purpose operational uniform", which saves the force £55,000-a-year, was "tatty" and a false economy. They have been further angered by a new leaflet which tells them how to dress smartly – including an instruction to tuck their shirts in. One Sussex officer, who did not want to be named, told Police Review magazine: "I have always prided myself on looking smart…

Please can you all let me know what motivated you to join the Specials? I guess some of you are looking longer term to join as a regular, but if not, what were or are your reasons? Also, what's the best thing for you about being a Special? Thanks for your time!

What's the most dangerous situation you've ever been in when you've had to press the button or call up for assistance? How long did it take for the troops to arrive?

Hi everyone, I was watching a program earlier tonight and i noticed ''Market Police'' were on it, does anyone know anything about them? - i.e. what ''force'' they are under, what their duties are, how many of them are about? - and are they actual police officers and do they have ''police kit'' i.e. baton, spray, airwave? Thanks in advance!

Iplayer very interesting bit of telly, we have all seen them outside the court waiting for their 'Day' in court. worth a watch. #won't be on iplayer until tomorrow

Just found out that the interview i thought i had failed, i actually passed and have my Day 2 on the 18th February! cannot describe how happy i am right now!

Can one go on a driver improvement scheme without committing a driving offence?

I have recently come out of hospital and am recouperating well - but I'm worried that I will put on a little weight cuz I'm nowhere near as active as I usually am. I'm due for my PIRT the day I return to work after my recovery period. Is weight a real issue for people applying to the specials? Will they have rigid ideas around weight? Thanks for any advice. Andy (staffs)

A question I'm often asked by MOP's is "Will this go on my criminal record?". I've been asked it after issuing FPNs, cannabis warnings, when completing negative stop and search forms, for the VDRS, and even when taking witness statements. Now that many jobs involve a CRB check it's only natural that people are concerned as to what happens to their information, and whilst in many cases the answer "No, you won't get a criminal record" is clearly going to be correct, I don't really know what "a criminal record" specifically entails, or what what information would or wouldn't be recorded on one. I appreciate that what is disclosed to an employer varies according their requ…

Lying to the police if you've been pulled over or questioned for whatever reason won't get you very far.. but what about telling the truth? Let's say I was pulled over on the motorway for doing 85mph and the officer asks if I knew what speed I was going. Would it be better for me to be completely honest and say "yes, I was doing 85 and I knew I was breaking the law. I hit my brakes as soon as I saw your car behind to try and not get caught" or would it be better to act dumb and say "no I don't know what speed I was going but I'm sure you're going to tell me"? Would being completely honest make the situation worse somehow?

I am currently waiting for my Medical date. As things are moving and I am getting closer and closer to a possible start date I have started thinking. I think there has been topics about this before but hey hear goes. How are specials really treated by Regulars? I know the Police as whole would like to think its "All for one and one for all" but is it? Do Regulars look down on specials and using a tittle from a Newspaper recently class us as "Hobby bobby's" or as my name sake a "Wannabe". Is it an us and them situation? Its not our fault that the Police forces throughout the land have a recruitment freeze and this is the only way we can get a foot in the door. I'll be hone…

This question isn't as silly as it sounds if you thinnk about it. Imagine there was a button you could press that would end all crime and criminal activety forever... would you press it? Obviously the police would be disbanded and it would mean no more excitement or fun for you and you'd have to go and work in a 'normal' job, but no one anywhere would ever be a victim ever again. Myself I don't think I would do it. Not only because I enjoy it but crime is a big part of what makes humans human in some way.. Or am I just a big selfish meanie?

Hi All, Someone has probably asked this before but here we go.. How do you add the 'banners' to the bottom of all your posts? Sorry if i'm posting this in the wrong place! Ta -RPM-

Just out of interest what are you thoughts on the up coming referendum and the call for Wales to have new law making power. Personally I don’t think we should, the system works as it is and allows us to work well with England/English forces. Would these new powers mean that police officers powers between England and Wales would be the same as Scotland and England? Just a general what are your thoughts kind of topic