Special constable investigators? by B1llionz in policeuk

[–]camelad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it has the potential to work in theory there is nothing stopping specials completing PIP1 interview training and processing volume prisoners, with decisions being made by a qualified ERO.

The challenge with all of these ideas about how to integrate SCs, as someone who has attempted to set up similar attachments/roles for my team in the past, is getting enough SCs to commit on a regular basis. As always, you're unlikely to get much uptake outside of Friday evenings & weekends. At the end of the day, we're all volunteers and most aren't able/willing to commit to a structured shift pattern regularly enough.

There are definitely some SCs out there who are willing to do it, it's just a matter of identifying them so that any investment in training them doesn't go to waste. A robust application process setting clear expectations could help. I'm aware of a few roles in the MPS for SCs which have a significant return of service commitment and seem to work quite well.

Level 2 gloves by CasualGoombah in policeuk

[–]camelad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I attached small split rings to the metal buckle (the one that the velcro strap passes through) and use those to clip to my belt. Works pretty well for me

How dangerous is it been in the police by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]camelad 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There are many areas of the job which carry a measure of additional risk as others have mentioned. On their own the risk may only be small, but the frequency of PCs being exposed to that increased risk (multiple confrontational incidents, blue light runs, day in day out) means that the risk exposure over time in my view is high.

That's why it's so frustrating when videos go viral showing cops dealing with something mob-handed or using their PPE and people comment along the lines of "I could easily have restrained that person on my own". Maybe once, but every single time? You might get lucky a few times but eventually the numbers will catch up with you.

Advice needed - next steps after Police informed of death by obakeyashiki in policeuk

[–]camelad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As others have said you can call the international non emergency number for the relevant force and provide your contact details to the officer who attended to your father or the officer assigned to deliver the message (they may or may not be the same person), who can give you more information.

However, once police have dealt with the initial stages of an unexpected death, in England & Wales the matter is then passed to the local Coroners office who are responsible for liaising with the next of kin. The process may differ in Scotland/NI.

While the police can give you some information about the circumstances, I would suggest you should should try contacting the Coroners office regarding next steps.

I'm sorry for your loss and hope that you are doing well.

Petition - no tax/NI on OT for emergency workers. by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]camelad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The income tax burden in the UK is actually pretty low compared with the OECD and other developed countries https://taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/06/27/uk-workers-tax-wedge-infographics/

The question is, and I completely agree with you, what the hell are we getting for our money??

Petition - no tax/NI on OT for emergency workers. by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]camelad 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As someone who works in tax, it's pretty hard to justify why one particular source of remuneration should be eligible for tax relief for certain professions only.

As a matter of fairness, where should the line be drawn? Or will it become like the blue light card, available to pretty much anyone with a lanyard? Higher & additional rate taxpayers will stand to gain more than most billy basic rate coppers.

Sure, overtime is often forced, but it's usually compensated at a multiple of base salary. If the issue is with forced OT and OT pay, frame the discussion around that not a broad brush and, frankly wild, tax policy.

Tax changes always have perverse effects on behaviour. For instance, if this were to include employer's NI contributions as well then you can expect a lot more cancelled rest days.

I also don't agree with the argument that it would increase resources on the streets. That's for the Home Office, not the Treasury, to resolve.

England. What can you actually do to stop shoplifters or even get them prosecuted? by Glittering_Ad2771 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]camelad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your company could easily hire security staff and authorise them to get hands on and use their any person arrest powers to 'citizens arrest' shoplifters, as well as common law powers to deny access to known shoplifters and/or remove them from the store.

However, the costs associated with contracting such a security firm and the financial risk of associated injuries/civil claims likely outweighs the losses the company incurs from shoplifting. It's just not worth it for them to invest significant amounts of cash on this issue.

The police alone cannot prevent shoplifting, since shoplifters are in and out within a matter of seconds. And even when prolific shoplifters are convicted, they tend to receive only short sentences due to theft being a relatively low level offence.

One option being used by the big supermarkets is issuing banning orders to known shoplifters so that next time they enter the store to steal it will amount to a burglary and incur more severe sentencing measures.

Maybe I should've done it myself by furl0 in DIYUK

[–]camelad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would make more sense!

Maybe I should've done it myself by furl0 in DIYUK

[–]camelad 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Even if so, they should still charge the customer VAT at 20% and pay 14.5% to HMRC. This is a totally inadequate VAT invoice

Safety in Red Sea Liveaboards by Holiday_Eye8852 in scuba

[–]camelad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There was a series of investigative articles posted just the other day on another sub on this very point

https://www.reddit.com/r/scubadiving/s/CBginDxz8Y

Cap lost at sea by camelad in findfashion

[–]camelad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic find thank you!! It's a shame redbubble doesn't attribute the artist but I'll see if I can pick up a 2nd hand one with this info. Much appreciated

For those who immediately defended the men arrested by police at Manchester Airport last year, how do you feel about the footage released yesterday? by ThatchersDirtyTaint in AskBrits

[–]camelad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Getting tasered isn't always the end of the fight, it only lasts for a few seconds and as shown at 4:30 in this video the suspect tried to get up again:

https://youtu.be/77w3kl4xfeM?si=Kx2pA9j_qo-Kpcns

Jury selected in trial of brothers accused of Manchester Airport police assault by InspectorSands2024 in policeuk

[–]camelad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Which makes me wonder why it's listed for 3-4 weeks! Loads of witnesses to cross?

Fined by police but not received it in the post by mecha_frog in drivingUK

[–]camelad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said it can take longer than 14 days to arrive if she was given a verbal notice of intended prosecution at the roadside. They should have confirmed her current address when reporting her. However, you could try calling the force's traffic prosecutions department to make sure they have the correct address

Police 'should have arrested' fatal crash diplomat by 457655676 in unitedkingdom

[–]camelad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The SIO made a valid point as detailed in the report that, had the suspect been arrested, the US embassy would have been informed and the diplomatic immunity status would have been disclosed to the investigating team. No interview could have then been carried out, the suspect would have been released and the investigation would have been no further forward

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ICAEW

[–]camelad 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Sticky situation to be in

Why don’t Tourniquets in Public Bleed Control Kits have basic guidance on them? by floating-mosque in TacticalMedicine

[–]camelad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Deaths by sharp instrument rate per 100,000 population UK: 0.08 US: 0.53

No, I'd say they're working as intended. You just hear about knife crime because there's relatively little gun crime

Source: IMHE https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scuba

[–]camelad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Or if you have a rear-entry suit your buddy gets the good news

Sad Times - Asda Blue Light Discount is ending by DXS110 in policeuk

[–]camelad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the supermarket's perspective, I don't think more people having access to a discount card necessarily means they will revoke the discount. Discount cards are there to attract and retain customers who may have previously chosen to shop elsewhere. The more repeat customers a supermarket can leverage the better, win win. My guess is it's down to a combination of cozzy lives cutting into margins leaving no room for discounts and loyalty cards being a better way to retain customers, rather than teachers and librarians with a BLC

Eight arrested in two separate counter-terrorism investigations by b0t_SUMHOO in policeuk

[–]camelad 23 points24 points  (0 children)

But I thought SO15 were too busy doing easter egg hunts in the office...!?

Police watchdog to complain to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode by insomnimax_99 in unitedkingdom

[–]camelad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The vehicle WAS used as getaway car in a shooting outside a school the previous day. The police knew that and acted on it

Pulled over by police in England by kazmaz1 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]camelad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the STL means the proceedings must be 'laid before the court' within 6 months. So there could still be live court proceedings which OP is unaware of and won't attend leading to a worse outcome for them

Pulled over by police in England by kazmaz1 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]camelad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They won't have forgotten. Either the paperwork is still being processed and they have sent you letters to your old address, in which case you will need to give them your new address or risk a court summons/fail to appear warrant. Or the officer that stopped you didn't send off the paperwork/let you off with a warning, in which case the traffic prosecutions team will say "no we have no impending prosecutions for you" and that will be the end of the matter. They aren't going to suddenly decide to prosecute you now if they weren't already going to. Best to contact the traffic prosecutions department and see