General Policing Discussions

I have only just discovered this myself as I hadn't really thought about it until now. I figured I'd share for those who don't yet know about these resources. There are two great police apps you can download to your phone, available for both iPhone and Android. The first is Pocket Sergeant £3.99 and the other is iPlod £4.99 I can really only talk for Pocket Sergeant as it is the one I have downloaded myself (but am lead to believe iPlod is similar). The app breaks down sections of particular acts in to an alphabetically organised list to make it easier to find what you are looking for. For example under A you have Abstracting Electricity, which falls under the Theft ac…

http://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2015/09/14-year-old-added-to-uk-police-database-for-using-snapchat-to-send-naked-selfie/ The account on the Today Programme also seems to be insightful: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p031fztz There are plenty of other sources, but this story raises a few things that I am uncomfortable with. 1) The fact that there was an officer conducting crime enquiries on a suspect but was not questioning. The fact that the officer did not ask questions means that PACE is likely to not have been breached but it seems a bit of an abuse of process to me. If she did ask questions about the offence then an appropriate adult at the least would have…

Hi guys, I'm currently going through the application process to become a Special Constable with Humberside police with the long term goal of becoming a Reg. I just wanted to hear how many of you had made the transition and how it was etc. Thanks in advance

Hi all, Admin if this in the wrong area please feel free to move it into the kit corner!! Recently started as a special with A&S at the induction the recommended boots with out a steel toe cap, while when I was serving in a different role with Gwent when they issued boots they issued standard steel toe caps magnums and als boots!! I allready bought my boots and pulled them up to a high standard a few weeks ago when I had the money todo so! Which are the magnums stealth 8.0 steel toe caps! Is their a specific reason to it as bulling on a steel toe cap gives a better result and I strangely find steel toe caps more comfortable than boots with out!! Why is the…

Out of interest. Let's have a vote.

Hey I'm pretty new to using duty sheet and I've entered my mileage incorrectly is there anyway I can edit it myself? Thanks

I have recently completed my training as a Special Constable and will be starting within my division shortly. I was just wondering how do the public react to you when you tell them your a special constable? I have not been given any guidance from training school in relation to how I should identify myself when dealing with the public (i.e. whether to introduce myself as "S.C. 1234 Jones" or "P.C. 1234 Jones.") I know specials calling themselves "PCs" is a contentious subject with the Regulars, but my concern is that if your advertising the fact your a special when dealing with the public this may attract abuse and result in people being less likely to co-operate.... no…

Any answers appreciated What is the difference between a designated detention officer & a custody detention officer?

Came across one of these the other night. Seems to be a twist on the Freeman on the Land thing. Called Lioness Law http://www.thelioness.co.uk/ I particularly liked her warnings which effectively say, pay me £20 and you're on your own. IMPORTANT: The Lioness is not qualified to give legal advice; she does not give legal advice and will not enter into correspondence regarding any individulal legal problem. Information contained on this website is NOT a substitute for legal advice. There is NO guarantee that the Lioness Law will work as intended. This is work in progress. Registering your details on the database or purchasing any item signifies that you agree and un…

So basically I am starting my special constable training tomorrow and was informed on my induction that we have an exam at the end. I'm not good with exams, much prefer role play or assessments but is there anybody who can shed light on what the exams are like and if it's difficult? I'm determined to work hard for this I don't want to get thorough it all and fail the exam. Cheers