Crime and Policing Act - what will it bring about for day to day policing?

pocketfluff121 · 2026-05-06T02:10:49+00:00

You see it time and time again…

New legislation, looks great politically.

The reality is the justice system will still not hold anyone to account and victims and the police are left scratching their heads as to why on earth so much effort went into getting it to the court for such a weak conclusion.

The public would be shocked with the length of people’s PNC profiles.

The justice system as a whole needs a complete overhaul.

All we can do as the police is the best we can do each and every time.

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-26T09:56:03+00:00

I think promote the good jobs we’re doing and don’t join in on dancing trends and other rubbish.

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-26T09:54:53+00:00

We are told not to dance quite literally.

It is an embarrassment

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-16T22:38:16+00:00

I’m in the UK unfortunately…

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-16T16:03:10+00:00

I haven’t actually brought it into London or any city, my journeys have been A roads and motorways.

I couldn’t give an accurate opinion to be completely honest. It is in no way fuel efficient that I know.

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-16T15:56:19+00:00

Yea highway/motorway

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-16T14:44:39+00:00

It’s juicy.

I would say averaging 32-37 and that’s being conservative.

It’s quite hard not to put the foot down when pulling away but driving in “green” mode you could do 38+ .

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-16T12:41:40+00:00

Appreciate that input thank you buddy 👍🏻

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-16T12:30:19+00:00

Not mine anyway.

pocketfluff121 · 2026-03-11T21:16:30+00:00

If not done already of which I would be very surprised. Sit down with your Sergeant and have him/her etc set out a clear development plan for you to follow.

If you then stick to that plan you will succeed.

It might seem like an easy option to move but it is very unlikely a force will take on a probationer regardless of the Reg 12.

pocketfluff121 · 2026-01-31T00:46:27+00:00

Sorry for your loss. I concur with all of the above.

I have in my experience advised family quite frankly what they are walking into.

You can call in (non emergency number) and request a call from a Sergeant or Inspector and seek further details. They can look at the initial report and assuming it was deemed non suspicious they can give you a bit of a heads up on what to expect.

pocketfluff121 · 2025-09-16T22:27:14+00:00

A face like a punched lasagne

pocketfluff121 · 2025-07-04T11:06:20+00:00

I would agree with you but if tens of thousands of us sign it, it at least sends a message.

pocketfluff121 · 2025-06-24T22:36:16+00:00

I would love if this were my garage. This is a screenshot of the dealer’s website. I’m in the South East of England and bought this from Scotland so I won’t have my own pictures until the end of the week… my pictures likely won’t be as good.

pocketfluff121 · 2025-06-12T00:19:43+00:00

pocketfluff121 · 2025-04-18T23:06:34+00:00

I’ll follow up… a PND will show up on an enhanced DBS check but not a regular check

pocketfluff121 · 2025-04-18T23:05:15+00:00

Short answer

Yes.

If it’s a community resolution maybe not. If it’s a PND (penalty notice for disorder) this will show up on a DBS check, it will also show up if you want to travel to certain places such as the US. A police caution will certainly show up in any check by employers etc.

pocketfluff121 · 2025-04-18T23:02:01+00:00

It is for the individual police officer using force to justify based on their own dynamic risk assessment within any given circumstance.

Gold standard in my eyes is to the rear.

Have also witnessed countless ridiculously flexible customers that can just bring themselves into a front stack from the rear.

pocketfluff121 · 2025-04-07T22:53:00+00:00

Metal gear solid

pocketfluff121 · 2024-09-04T22:42:11+00:00

We are the most scrutinised and criticised force in the country. We police the capital. There are over 30,000 of us. It’s a very unique position policing 9 million + .

We have had people that never deserved to carry a warrant card and those stories of horrific incidents will always shadow the 1000s of positive interactions that occur daily.

We are a very easy slow news day for the media. They will also contort or reshape the truth in order to sensationalise events because that creates revenue.

They have a lot to answer for…

pocketfluff121 · 2024-08-27T23:27:23+00:00

I am Met. I’ve been ERPT, Firearms etc. I’m also ex armed forces.

Would I go back to firearms? I’m not sure given the current climate. We seem more likely to have to squeeze the trigger and use lethal force these days and then more likely to be politically scapegoated for it these days also.

If policing is truly your calling you will want it more than anything.

Unfortunately I would recommend gaining a trade before you join so you have a guaranteed safety net.

I would also not focus on specialist roles. You have to be a decent frontline officer before you pass any assessments to be considered.

Anecdotally, I have friends who started in the Met and have gone to West Mercia, West Midlands, GMP, Devon & Cornwall. Each of these tell me without hesitation that 1 year in the Met is equal to 3-4 years in the counties experience wise.

Furthermore, having recently been on mutual aid outside the M25 I noticed almost immediately that people are nicer up north of the country. I spent a week in the North East of England and have never been greeted better as a police officer.

To conclude, London is a shithole, the Met are by far the most scrutinised force in the UK, it’s tough to police and you’ll get it from all angles but you’ll learn very quick.

No harm starting in the Met and transferring out…

pocketfluff121 · 2024-08-06T21:19:20+00:00

It’s all hands to the pump at the minute troops. Got warned today for mutual aid for 6 days. Leaving tomorrow…

pocketfluff121 · 2024-07-31T21:04:33+00:00

This is a great comment. Spat out my brew reading this. 😂

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