General Policing Discussions

So for any Officer role you are re-vetted every X amount of years. In my Force it is every 5 years. Question is, what happens if you fail? Specifically, for the case where it isn't your fault e.g. family members. Surely it's unfair to be blamed for someone else's actions.

Hi all, I got a rather rude awakening this evening, after coming off a night shift, from our witness care unit saying that I will be on Mags court on the 2nd September. I've not been before, and although I'm aware Mags is fairly relaxed, are there any particular do's and don'ts for them? Would it be acceptable to take a copy of my arrest statement in and some notes? Thanks

An interesting blog from WMP Traffic Unit about research they have completed on Killed or Serious Injury RTC involving cyclists and why they are now going to be prosecuting more drivers for 'due care and attention' offences https://trafficwmp.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/junction-malfunction-and-a-new-dawn/#comments

Hiya, just thought you lot might like to see this article - http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/news/2016-09-09/can-you-help-fund-phil-hoggs-life-saving-cancer-treatment?utm_source=nottspolice&utm_medium=spin-view&utm_campaign=homepage

Just a quick one, do any current Officer's use this (http://www.rewardsforpolice.co.uk/main.php) If so how often and when? Right times and wrong times to use it? Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Police Community

I asked the caps who are redoing my road if they could move thier vehicles from blocking my drive and long story short they just fensed in the machine and left. Now I have to park 2 cars out has I can't get into my drive. I was wondering if there is any laws broken the one that comes to mind is obstruction of the highway Cheers Sent from my SM-G920F using the Police Community App

Statement writing, we all have to do it. Some more than others I'm sure. Whenever I write statements I have a complete mental block on how to start the statement off. I am aware of the 5 part structure and the 10-point character description etc however its the first part of the statement I tend to struggle with wording. I have decided to make up some scenerios to practice my statement writing. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

For your viewing pleasure, I've recently found a number of videos on Youtube of the Granada 70's TV series, "Crown Court" - the uploader name is "Jez T" if that helps you to narrow down your search. I cannot, however, answer for the correctness of the copyright status. Nor should you take all the procedures and rules of 30+ years ago as applying today. Enjoy.

Ok so I am currently in the market for some new boots. Was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on what brand or type of boots have been good, comfortable or long lasting? Price is not an issue so long as the quality is there but I also don't want to over do it. Let me know so I can have a look into your suggestions Thanks in advance [emoji149] [emoji149] Sent from my SM-G935F using the Police Community App

I'm going through the process of replacing the images on Wikipedia with higher quality vector graphics. I've done the regular insignia at the top of the page but am starting work on the Specials ones. Are there any changes required from what is there at present? Have any forces dropped or added any ranks? https://en.wikipedia..._United_Kingdom

From PoliceOne.com Look within your hearts to see why you really came onto this job. We will get through this time and come out stronger as a profession. I was attending roll call at my agency the morning following the Dallas ambush attack. As many of the younger officers were debating the current state of policing and perception that people dislike the police, I spoke up. My message was this: We as a profession are facing similar challenges that law enforcement has dealt with in the past. Yes, there are loud voices criticizing every little action and in today’s technological world of instant access it is overwhelming. But, we will get through this. I a…

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Evening all just a quick one from me that can hopefully save you some money! I phoned my insurance company recently and informed them about myself being a Special Constable and it actually brought my car insurance down by £200! For my insurance company at least, being a Special falls under secondary employment (it does not matter if your paid or not), and it goes a long way to demonstrate to them what kind of person you are. Give it a go and hopefully this could save you some cash