General Policing Discussions

Hi all, I recently received my feedback from a recent assessment centre, with an overall mark of 57%. Unfortunately this was not sufficient to progress into my home force, but am aware that other forces may accept this mark. Does anyone know if there is a list of each force's SEARCH mark requirements, rather than trying to inquire with forces separately? Many thanks

I just don't know the answer to this so hopefully someone does Could the legislation that allows NCA to swear specials be used to swear MI5 officers who traditionally had no power of arrest

I'm sorry, I'm not sure where is best to post this. I am about to start my training as a Special with TVP, I want to write a letter to two current serving officers who helped me a lot through the application process, I'm just wondering how I should sign it off? Should I put my shoulder number, my Station? How do sign off letters/e-mails? What information do you put?

I am sure this has been mentioned before, however I am off at the moment and was looking to approach a company that do medal ties similar to the gsm. Would there be any interest in this tie. If so I can made contact and get aome prices etc. I was thinking along the lines of the medal ribbon repeating on the tie. I am open to suggestions.

Hello - are there any current or recent RAF Police reservists who could share some light on what it's like? Thanks!

I went out on my first patrol with my partner and I have discovered that people do not surrender when you show your badge? Bare in mind that I was not in uniform. The suspect in question started throwing profanities at me; I had warned this person that if they did not desist and leave the area. I would have to arrest them under Section 4 public order offence. The suspect just laughed; I asked the supervising officer whether an arrest was appropriate under S4 and he told me that it wasn't the right situation?? Suspect was causing a scenen in public and I'm not allowed to arrest him; using words like c*** and W*****. Someone please explain this to me MSC Officer Willia…

Afternoon, I am new to the site hoping to pick up good tips from other Regulars and Specials. I am looking for any step by step guides for taking forensic Samples - an idiots guide of sorts. The type of things I'm referring to specifically are: 1) Hand Swabs 2) Dna from mouth 3) Hair samples for glass and such like like 4) Fingernails Anyone got any advice or official guides? I know that the collection kits have directions in them but not really an idiots guide..my initial training course didn't really cover this stuff. Thanks