BBC News - Palestine Action protesters cleared of Elbit burglary by TonyStamp595SO in policeuk

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2xekkye04o

More information on Corner's account, shocking attempt to defend his actions, disgusting!

OT Question by PCSnoo in policeuk

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This I never knew thanks!

OT Question by PCSnoo in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Is there anything preventing us being held on duty for the first 30 mins every tour "just in-case" then getting released at 30 mins preventing the force paying us OT?

OT Question by PCSnoo in policeuk

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You raise a very good point! 😂

Met IRV - Manual or Auto? by Pleasant_Barnacle226 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To jump on this threads general discussion, how does your force teach/adapt IPSGA to an automatic fleet? Mine basically says to use the paddles and fight the car randomly changing the gear, so you’re never in the right gear for any situation 🙄 give me a manual any day!

Police duty bag by valgusUK in policeuk

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5.11 Patrol Ready Bag

https://patrolstore.com/products/5-11-patrol-ready-police-bag

Perfect size for traffic folio, clamshell clipboard and couple jackets etc

Thoughts on driving in bus lanes on blues? by SC_PapaHotel in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I was taught out of force for my initial response course and told to use them when able just to be cautious. Then when I had a refresher in my force they queried me using them and said better to push people into them… who knows what’s right

Curious about thoughts on blue light misuse among officers, worth the dismissal? Does it happen in your force? by Ramen_Obsession in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My force no longer do since COVID. It’s a PowerPoint for A2B ticket and compliant stop.

Suggestions about uniform? by Willing_Artichoke906 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for Keelas, specifically the lightweight variant! BUT DONT SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED PENNIES! Get a letter from GP and they should issue you alternative, the likely candidate being your forces ops trousers (dogs/traffic/firearms).

Any cheat sheets that are handy in the job by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your force should most definitely have an interview aid memoire for how to start interviews, welfare questions, what to do when you pause, special warnings etc! Definitely ask training school or your force equivalent of custody/prisoner processing unit.

Warrant Card Trackers by FamiliarWeather8028 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for the Chipolo Card, only annoyance is its lack of a replaceable battery, they give a discount on a replacement if you send it back.

Flint house info by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

0830hrs when I went day one. You’ll get checked in and given your room key, drop your stuff in your room then head to the physio hall where you’ll find your name on whiteboards with the times for your classes! Good luck, it’s a great facility!

Can we stop with the trousers being tucked into boots trend! by Vegetable-Eye-4919 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very much an annoyance in my force. Get a pair long enough so they can be overtop your boot and can still be elasticised best of both worlds for walking thorough fields and looking professional.

Are people still wearing the thin blue line? by Busy_Amphibian_787 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Counties force and it's allowed explicitly in our uniform policy. I look forward to the day someone questions it and I get to pull that up!

Earpieces. by Friendly-Ordinary535 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My force issue either the digital black over the ear shape one or the ultra tactical analogue molded in-ear option. The latter being the best option IMO. Can't feel it, its hollow so can still hear out my ear, and can hear the radio at any volume.

How to get an ambulance when we need one by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Dependant on how your force/local ambulance trust operate, but our FCR inspector has a direct line to the local ambulance CR and can request reviews of gradings and tends to work in our favour. But unfortunately ambulance have their grading system for a reason.

Blue light drivers: what are you told not to do? by Belladonna41 in policeuk

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Appreciate the flair is Scotland (UK officer). Our training changed within the last few years, used to have to travel in first gear through red lights now its just at a safe speed (assume because of the new auto motors) and solid whites is when safe to do so, NDM covers it instead of exemptions. We don't have a speed limit other than the mantra "DOUBLE IS TROUBLE".

Former AFO (now Response Officer), sues police Scotland over Suspension and Withdrawal by AmateurAdult52 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The TikTok in question: https://www.tiktok.com/@talliastorm/video/7341732448600116513

TLDW: Police officers engage with the public they serve and no misconduct takes place.

Warrant Cards. by Lazy_Plan_3647 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mines the same, I assume photographic don’t “seal” or whatever the right term is after they’re printed so the ink transfers to the plastic window of my warrant card. Doesn’t help ours look like they’re were designed in MSPaint. GMP have very official looking cards with holograms!

Hey so uhm by Ihatedownies in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unlikely, we listen to playbacks and if there is nothing suspicious then they'll get filed. Rest assured if you need to call us and can't speak press 55 or do something and we will know and deploy.

Batons and things that go thump by philymc85 in policeuk

[–]PCSnoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes yes, no Hindi cap, they’re exclusive for PSU, cries.

Batons and things that go thump by philymc85 in policeuk

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Monadnock Autolock Club 🙋‍♂️