General Policing Discussions

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Hi guys, I’ve not been on here for a while. Hope you’re all doing well. I feel like this topic could be spoken about for years but one thing I’d like to discuss is police courses. Basically, I was a special for 1.5 years prior to joining as a full time PC where I currently have over 2 years experience on a response team, bringing my total time in policing to 3.5 years. In January, I have a 5 day course to obtain my D1 category which will allow me to drive the PSU/Public Order “cafter” vans. This is something we are extremely short on. I am also due to undergo a 2 day tutor course in February which will allow me to officially tutor probationers during their 10 week p…

Attended a local meeting a few weeks back and the topic of 'Monkey Dust' was brought up. We haven't seen it hit our area yet, we're still seeing the usual 'Spice Zombie' problem that frankly has blighted our streets for nearly three years now. Monkey Dust is supposedly the 'amphetamine' version which instead of turning folk into shambling, walking, dead types people go completely the other way, very resistant to force, a feeling of invincibility etc. The video in Stoke highlights some of the issues the community is facing. I was wondering what the cops on here dealing with this stuff day to day have to say?

Can serving officers take anti depressant medication without disclosing it to the police force that they work for?

The media have not shone a very favourable light on how Sussex Police have handled the drone incident, which includes the time it took to call in the army. Whether that perception is fair or not, I wonder whether it is time to reconsider whether BTP should have its remit and scope extended? I wasn’t in favour of an amalgamation of BTP with CNC / MDP, although I see the benefits of the latter two merging. Those two forces need to be separate (whether as two separate forces or a merged force), as they are the only forces where police firearms Officers are not volunteers and join to fulfill a security police role Perhaps there is a need to deploy a consistent po…

I'm really curious, how do police forces plan raids? Do they need to be signed off by someone at the top level? What factors do they need to consider when organising a raid? what are the time restrictions! Any information would be really useful! Thanks Lloyd

Guess this shows policing by consent. [emoji1] https://t.co/g4wmnpyncn?ssr=true

Afternoon all? I was just wondering what everyone's opinion on what's the better job, British Transport PCSO or a Home Office PCSO?

Hi all hope all is well ? I’m going to be starting as a PC in about 6 months , can anyone advise on what pre course reading to do ? I Have blackstones Thanks Jordan

Let’s start with some basic info before we get into it; I am new to the job. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel or be that Gucci wannabe, I just like to know where I stand when it comes to kit, and asking is the only way I’ll find out right? I’m a great believer thst good kit helps. It will never make you invincible , but if the equipment you’re carrying is decent, then I believe it’s one less issue to worry about when it hits the fan. So here is my question: I have been issued the “new” style Cooneen Body armour. I don’t like it. It’s bulky and uncomfortable. It sits weird around the waist and makes access to my kit belt awkward. It doesn’t even have a C…

Now, stay with me, legislation is a pain in the backside to read and understand. Way back, Section 19 of the Road Safety Act 2006 was rattled around and was in the process of being implemented to cover exemption previously under S.87 Road Traffic Act. I never actually saw anything official stating it was enacted and now I cast my kind back I think surely it most be on place, but after a while of googling and getting myself confused on legislation.gov etc... I am still home the wiser. From what I can tell exemptions are still claimed under S.87. When, if not already, do you think this act will appear and come into its own right?

Having just read about the cannibal that handed himself into the police... it got me wondering, what’s the strangest situation you’ve ever found yourself in, or perhaps the strangest question you’ve been asked?

Hi all Hope you can help with a little general interest project I'm doing in my spare time to keep me busy. Apart from road traffic and anti-terror laws, is there any legislation that expressly requires a constable to be in uniform to exercise his/her powers? Thanks for any pointers you can give, and keep up the good work! Happy Christmas.