General Policing Discussions

A police officer and a community support officer have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Ealing, west London. The attack occurred in Ealing Broadway, on Uxbridge Road. Sky home affairs correspondent Mark White, reporting from the scene, said that the police officer was slashed across the throat after a routine bus ticket examination. It is understood the suspected attacker was wanted for recall to prison. A source said that when it became clear he was about to be arrested, the man pulled out a knife and attacked the officers. He said: "He has gone for the officers. The PCSO has been stabbed and the PC was stabbed in the head and suffered the worst of th…

I've watched thousands and thousands of Police TV shows and in almost every episode I'm astounded by the lack of control officers seem to have on their prisoners while on duty in England and Wales. In my force when we have a prisoner standing in the station (at the charge bar or being led to a cell) they're held by both arms, if we didn't hold to them we'd be pulled up by a supervisor or another cop. Why is there no such policy down south and do you not see the officer safety risks involved? The other thing I've noticed is females with pony tails? Surely there is a huge risk involved in this also?

I recently had the opportunity to meet with Nick Herbert MP and spent some time with him answering his questions and discussing ideas for the future of specials. I found him to be very interested and passionate about the topic and regardless of politics, it was a productive and positive meeting. Needless to say I've come away with some actions from him and would like to hear from any special who would be interested in getting involved with sharing their thoughts and opinions about national issues. This is a great opportunity to have a direct channel to the policing minister, so if you are passionate about what happens please do get in touch. I don't have a particular…

With the recent attack on Charles & Camilla's limousine by "protestors," it might be worth a look at another infamous breech of security, this time at Buckingham Palace by Michael Fagan. Early on Friday morning, July 9, 1982, the Queen awoke to find a strange man sitting at the end of her bed. The man, dressed in jeans and a dirty T-shirt, was cradling a broken ashtray and dripping blood onto the royal linens from a lacerated hand. The Queen kept calm and picked up the phone from her bedside table. She asked the operator at the palace switchboard to summon the police. Though the operator did pass the message to the police, the police didn't even respond. Newspap…

I feel like a right idiot but I'm just wondering if anyone else has any stories like this... I was out on duty on Sunday night, slipped on some sheet Ice and... I've broke my leg! My lower Fibula has broke and i'm in a cast up to my knee. I can't believe it! I only had my attestation ceremony in Septemer and I've been doing absolutely loads of hours! Absolutely loving working as a SC...and now i'm going to be out of action until mid-January when my cast is removed. Anyone else had any injuries on duty? Regards The 'broken-legged Special' - Aka David

Check this video out, I'm sure a few of you have probably seen this already. It seems that even the 'Love Police' fans are against these antics. Was the officer patronising or right on this one, interested to see your views.

Hi guys, First time post here, and I'm really stressing about a DVLA issue. I recently rode my motorbike (owned 3 years) from Ireland, I went to the DVLA to tax/register the bike, and they say it is stolen unrecovered. Are they going to take my bike when I make my next visit to the DVLA? The bike was (I guess) stolen from England 12 years ago, and bought from a main dealer in Dublin by a family member, he rode it for years and then sold it to me, and I rode it for years. I can't belive I'm going to lose my bike, which is worth about 1500 pounds, I have no other transport. What are my options? (if any) Any help really really really appreciated Highland

Hi. I need to write to the chief constables of Merseyside, North Wales, South Wales and Northampton, but I can't seem to get the addresses on Google. Can anyone here please help me or point me towards a web page which can help? Thanks!

Does anyone know when the next student protests are being held in London? apparently there are some plannined for next mon tues or weds? Looking to go on AID...

Just watched an episode of "Brit Cops, Law and Disorder" It showed two special constables crewing a marked Mondeo blue lighting it to a fight in the streets, and dealing with the disorder and drunks when they arrived. I presume this wasnt just for the TV, and in London City some speacials can respond to priority calls? I also noted the epaulettes, one had what looked like a cap badge style crest, the other had a gold wreath type of crest, and also had braid on his cap. Presumably he was a senior though the reporter referred to them both as special constables. Good to see Specials being shown working on Tv though, normally I never see them except for the occaisional …

Do specials get any kind of expenses for their travelling to and from their station? Do you get a funding to buy boots? If so where would you reccommend to buy them from? Thanks,

I have always been told the society we live in TODAY is the most dangerous and unsafe time EVER. I have begun to question this and wanted to find historic crime rates, however i dont seem to find any on the internet. Can any of you guys shed some light on the matter, is Today more dangerous than the 1960s?70s etc. Thanks

X3 have a look at the future, as I dare say in the not to distant future this is the Taser all officers will be carrying

Hello all I have a dilemma in the winter.... When its cold outside and in the car then rush into a house my glasses ALWAYS steam up.. Can anyone who wears glasses say this is the same for them and is it best to have contacts? Any help appreciated

Booked in for uniform fitting soon , just wondering what to take ? do you need to buy and take boots theclaim back or are you issued ? , also do you take it all home therefore do i need to take a few bags down to transport ? many thanks ,