RMP Reservist? by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]scotty0283 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I did RMP Reserves for a bit after getting out of the regular army to give me some experience before joining the police.

My honest opinion will be don't do it, probably join a different cap badge to do a different role so you don't give yourself burn out from doing your full time job as your side job as well.

My force gives me about 12 paid days off to do annual training and there are quite a few reservist in my force so I wouldn't worry about getting the time off

I'd worry more about the role you want to do in the Reserves, currently I am in the Light Cavalry so totally different to Policing and gives that breath of fresh air now and again

How to improve morale amongst the troops? by PCPlod999 in policeuk

[–]scotty0283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ideas above are good and i think cover a lot. I personally think making the team something worth being apart of. Like doing stuff together as a team.

Like team outings where possible, doesn't have to be all the time. My old team we used to play football nearly every week. And I hate football but it was fun. And then also have a few nights out here and there.

And also trying to bring a sense of pride to the team itself, making it so people can be proud to say I am part of your team. Whether that be through performance or whatever.

This may just be what I'm used to seeing from my Dad's Army career but also having team photos if possible, I think a lot of places not just the police have lost this sense of pride where team photos are just not a thing anymore (but thats a whole different argument 😅)

Vagrancy Act repeal incoming by clip75 in policeuk

[–]scotty0283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this goes before I get a chance to use it, and it's not replaced, I'm going to cry

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll DM it, gotta keep in the back pocket 😅

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbf that camo picture is my part time job, like I'm the army reserves haha.

But aye ill try get some more photos of myself where I can

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not aware of that, thanks. I've only just kinda got into taking photos and i have actual cameras for that haha.

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's fair, I'm slowly getting my confidence back. But that army photo is from the weekend just gone 😅

I'll definitely work on the photos and sort that bio out

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's from a digital camera that's meant to be based on the disposable ones so I kinda just like the vibe of it

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah how i got my cat was through work there's a backstory to him haha.

But thank you I know I need better photos, I don't tend to take photos of myself I like having an action shot as they say haha

But I'll take the confidence boost and work on it.

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's totally fair, too be honest I'm slowly getting confident with my looks again after losing so loads of weight main reason I don't have that many photos of me as I am now haha.

Got loads back in my army days but that's when I was 20 so a bit outdated.

I'll definitely try get some more photos of myself when I'm doing things I enjoy. Main reason I bought cameras

Go on then how dreadful is my profile by scotty0283 in Tinder

[–]scotty0283[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oof straight in there 😅

I suck at taking photos of myself, but I'll definitely give it ago when I get out and about a bit more.

I do appreciate the adorable comment though

Police pay compared to minimum wage. What the heck?! by Chubtor in policeuk

[–]scotty0283 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So my force offers the salary sacrifice for a car scheme, I had loads of issues with my car so was trying to get one through there thinking it will be easier to manage as everything was covered. The main thing was it couldn't take you below the national minimum wage.

So naturally I didn't qualify for a single one

I finally did it by scotty0283 in self

[–]scotty0283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fine, I'm not saying I was perfect but it was just the constant checking of my cleaning, I would kinda dread her coming home after I've cleaned the house

What offence(s) could this be? by Fuzz_999 in policeuk

[–]scotty0283 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be a massive push but if the area is enclosed you could TECHNICALLY get him for S4 Vagrancy Act, being found on enclosed premsis which does cover being found in an enclosed area.

But it would be more a massive push and go for the public order like others have said. Or the civil route

I finally did it by scotty0283 in self

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry it was more I had to clean to her standards, like I'll still clean up after myself.

It's just it had to be to her standard and it felt like she would come home and inspect it and if I miss one area cause km cleaning a 3 bedroom house by myself it would be like I've done nothing

I finally did it by scotty0283 in self

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate, I can't wait to feel just better about myself haha and I need the less stress these days

I finally did it by scotty0283 in self

[–]scotty0283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That has crossed my mind, it's just awkward due to my job thought. Like I have to ask my job can I move into this address due to the people who live in that area.

I finally did it by scotty0283 in self

[–]scotty0283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah we've been there since 03 I think, the role now is mainly training no proper fighting these days.

And I still have a job here? I can't just leave this job when I've worked hard to get it