General Policing Discussions

I've just been watching the very impressive Trooping the Colour event on TV. Immaculate, as always. The commentators went to great lengths to quite rightly heap praise on the guardsmen and made specific mention of those standing lining the parade route. They described it as the worst role of the day but there was absolutely no comments about the poor police officers who have to undertake the same role! One of the commentary team, who must have been a police officer in his young days, told a story of how he remembers trying, very discreetly, to pop a mint into a guardsman's mouth to assist him - that's amazing! Has anyone had to carry out a similar chore - or what other…

What does everyone think of this lot? http://rrs-policing.co.uk/contact-us/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rapid-Response-Sector-LTD/1568747926679960?sk=timeline Cuffs, detention, searches, spray, "part of the policing community" - Legality?

Hello, I am considering going for the Specials with Greater Manchester Police- a couple of quick questions: I thought I read/heard somewhere that the training is two weeks long (but I can't find it anywhere)? I've read that you need to give 4hours a week (16 a month) but I have heard from someone that in practice the 4 regularly turns to 12. Is this true? Thank you for your help.

Hello PS! As a Special Constable, are you able to take all of your equipment (Obviously apart from the ASP and Pepper Spray) but equipment such as handcuffs, vest, radio (& charger?) home with you at all, or is it all kept in a locker at the station? Sorry if this sounds like such a ridiculous question, but hey, it's worth an ask! Cheers.

Reading the papers today. I noted the BHH is quoted as saying he believes the fitness test is at to low a standard. which begs the question of why bother having a test at all, if the pass standard is below the operational requirments About two years ago, at the instance of my doctor, I took up exerciser ( you will be dead in 5 years if you dont'' he said). I joined a gym and a fitness class were we did the bleep test. I achieved 5.5, which is above the pass level and I was an over weight 55 yo who chain smokes. The fact that there are apparently over 1000 police officers dealing with public safety who are less fit than I was is a bit scary I may need them to protect me …

Hi all. Found the app tonight. Downloaded and attempted to log in but doesn't appear to work after I select my home force?? Any ideas?? In a Samsung Galaxy s5 by the way. Many thanks.

Hi All, Our Force is pressing ahead with a change in Epaulettes, which displays the Officers Surname. Just wondering if any other Forces do this, if so do you identify them as a Special Constable Smith, or Constable Smith. Thanks in advance for other Forces views.

Hi Guys Sorry if this is the wrong place to put this, but here is a video I made that highlights the affect Anti Social Behaviour can have on your community. You are all welcome to use it for talks in schools etc as that is what I am using it for and it seems to go down well. It's only 2 mins long so please share....