General Policing Discussions

Hi everyone, I've almost finished my initial training, swearing-in ceremony is coming up soon! I'm beginning to think about my first shift, would like to go out on duty on a Friday night, which is the night after I'm sworn in. Wouldn't want to leave it too long and start forgetting things! Training has been great so far, loved every minute of it. I was just wondering, what was your first arrest as a Special? How did it feel? And also, how long was it after you were sworn in to you making your first arrest? Thank you for any feedback

Hi I have just been informed I have passed my Assessment centre with South Yorkshire police for the role of a special constable (YAY), just wondering what the next stages are? And what does the medical involve? Thanks. Adam :-)

A new job posting has opened up if anyone is interested! https://careers.kew.org/vacancies.html

This lady was saved by two off-duty PCs (possibly from the MET) who gave CPR.

Hi all, something that's been bugging me all day - there was a vehicle pursuit broadcast over the air and the traffic unit kept using an acronym: "vra - normal" and "vra - poor". I've tried to figure out what this acronym stands for but have had no luck, any idea guys? Not sure if it matters but I work for South Wales Police. Cheers all

Hey guys, I start my regular training on 13th April at Lancs and I'm just wondering if anyone has any general advice or tips on things I should be looking to do before it begins; helpful items I might want to look into getting, or just general ways to approach and do all the work. I've been told I need to attend in business wear, bring a locker deposit, some headphones (what will these be used for?), as well as some general documents. I'm currently working my way through the two workbooks that need to be completed for the first day. I'm guessing they'll go through most of this stuff in the induction but there is no harm in being prepared. The only thing I've got on my o…

Hey! So, I finally got in to the specials and Im so please about that! I went for my introductory seminar and they said they swab your mouth for DNA on the first training session and take finger prints. Im obviously not worried about this but i'm just very curious as to what thats for? Anybody know?

Can anyone give me a heads up on what the accommodation is like? Own TV? On Suite? Wifi? Thanks in advance!

Looks like TVP rates for claiming back fuel expenses will drop from 65 ppm to 45 ppm from April 2015 onward. Has anyone else had a cut?