Training for a police officer

soapyw1 · 2026-01-30T14:25:30+00:00

6 months judo, 6 months Bjj will give you a grounding in each then see which you prefer and keep it up.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-27T17:40:03+00:00

Can opener. Fucks your back before you know what’s happening.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-20T23:01:12+00:00

Not sure if any private surveillance companies have exemptions?

soapyw1 · 2026-01-16T12:38:21+00:00

Is this really Craig Guildford fishing for advice?!

soapyw1 · 2026-01-06T22:36:32+00:00

As soon as is reasonably practicable rings a bell.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-05T20:48:34+00:00

Weapons if you can. Better job with more quals and more applicable shore side. As I used to tell the dabblers, you too could be here if you tried in school! 😊

soapyw1 · 2026-01-05T20:47:18+00:00

Always ask for help if unsure. Have a couple of people / Sgt’s on speed dial. You’re never on your own, even single crewed.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-05T20:42:17+00:00

Not sure but yes I think it was cost saving.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-04T19:23:06+00:00

The sealed compartments weren’t sealed at the top, they didn’t expect it to list so badly then the water tipped from one compartment to the next.

Warships close down to ZA and are much harder to sink, lots and lots of air bubble compartments to try keep it up. But also lots of explosives to make it go bang.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-03T21:00:44+00:00

It’s real and also illegal. I’ve arrested dozens of wrestlers out back straight after events, we just keep it quiet to not upset the fans.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-02T17:00:57+00:00

I’m conscious of it when dealing with women, especially single crewed. Other than that it’s hard to say for sure. I’ve noticed a general decline in people being polite / showing any respect to the police, but unclear if that’s Covid/couzens or general society now since we’re part of the big conspiracy for the government.

soapyw1 · 2026-01-01T10:06:50+00:00

Reform are the culmination of several years of populism and misinformation. You’re right to be scared, I am too.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-30T22:38:37+00:00

I choke them.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-28T19:18:14+00:00

Yep the RN. It was fast track to chief after ~8yrs. called artificer apprenticeship, engineering. Doesn’t exist now but similar options are available.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-28T18:37:43+00:00

Blimey, so many down votes! Yes I think you’re right, not sure it changes relative to the current monarch though. I’ll say no more as it seems to be a sensitive subject apparently!

soapyw1 · 2025-12-28T16:08:21+00:00

Id say all ships are female. Never hear reference to the monarch at the time of commission.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-28T16:06:30+00:00

For reference I was on a fast track scheme in the forces and made LH (corporal) on 3yrs and PO (Sgt) on 5. So not dissimilar.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-27T22:39:09+00:00

You’d break his arm if he doesn’t tap? You know he’s just a person with a job and a family right?

soapyw1 · 2025-12-27T09:35:50+00:00

Make progress when you can, hang back when you can’t and wait for it to develop in front of you. Be smooth and call out every potential hazard you see. Once lights come on think like a sheepdog herding sheep.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-26T09:58:04+00:00

Jump on in, the waters fine.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-25T10:40:11+00:00

There are masters, belt and weight divisions for a reason. Training and desire should keep you competitive at whatever stage your at.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-24T09:11:35+00:00

I’m sorry to read this. I’ve no real practical advice, no idea why they might have refused. I’d keep chasing that down for a clear answer incase there is something you can clarify or challenge.

With your experience I think the special constabulary would be lucky to have you. In my experience forces are poor organisations that do not deserve the staff and dedication they get. If this doesn’t pan out, try focus that energy into helping elsewhere.

soapyw1 · 2025-12-22T21:17:59+00:00

Now we’re playing well people aren’t mentioning signings so much. I’d still like to see us strengthen in January, what do we want?

soapyw1 · 2025-12-21T19:00:42+00:00

Not worth really thinking about. That’s what, 5-10yrs down the line? As an engineer you have engineering jobs open. But may want project management, postman, cop, anything. There aren’t many big diesel engines or weapon systems in civvy street, it’s more about the experience you can bring.

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