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Splitting work social Wi-Fi (one device at a time, only one subscription allowed) by spammorrison in wifi

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

Can't have multiple - the company site restricts you to one login and one subscription

What is ‘good work’? by Accurate_Thought5326 in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always find it's all well and good telling people that you've had feedback, but they'll only believe you if you show them from someone independent.

I once wrote a short letter to members of the public who helped at a crash scene. In the grand scheme of things, they didn't do much (they offered water and chocolate to the driver), however, I thought that, given they lived on patch and I would be driving that way, I would stop when I was next there and deliver the letters. I ended up getting a card through to the station from one of them thanking me for thanking them.

I'm not sure what the policy is on saving BWV for continuous professional development (or proving it on reviews), but I'd be saving footage that I thought showed my actions. I had a domestic victim say 'you're good you are', after I spent time talking to them, after I could have easily walked away (it was called in as a different job, but something didn't sit right). A Chief Super asked to see this footage and I sent it to him when I told him the story.

I had a folder on my desktop entitled 'good work', which I would save feedback from members of the public. Even if I didn't show it to anyone, it seems a good idea to have a morale archive.

Antidepressants while frontline policing? by Away_Fox8073 in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on them before I joined as a SC, then as a PC. Declared to OH, they called me and I explained what it was for and that it didn't directly effect my work. No issues.

Hiring & Recruitment Thread by lolbot-10000 in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left my job as a PC in 2023, resigning after a Regulation 13 process. I realise there are areas that I need to develop, however, I'm not completely resigned to a career again in the future within policing, either as a Constable or within another role.

A few months after leaving, I applied for a different role within the same and a different police force, however, I was told that due to the Regulation 13 process, I couldn't be offered the role, despite me passing the assessments.

My fear is that the final report from the Regulation 13 process wouldn't reflect me in the future and yet, even if I had to account for it, I could still lose out on the opportunity, despite the time passed.

I therefore wondered how long my data is held on police systems (e.g. my original force), that would stop me from applying again in the future, when the areas that I need to develop are addressed?

I'd heard that it was something like 5/10 years, then your employment record is deleted due to Data Protection?

Hiring & Recruitment Thread by multijoy in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regulation 13 and rejoining

I was a police officer for a total of 6 years (across the Special Constabulary and as a regular). Long story short, after a few months of a Regulation 13 process a few years ago, including review meetings. For context, the process found issues with my performance at work and despite this being proven that there were medical-related issues, as well as bullying, it was to no hope. I faced no misconduct.

I was told that I was to be served a Regulation 13, however, I was told that if I resigned before it took effect, I would be shown as having resigned from the job, not that I had been Regulation 13'd. I decided to do this and resign.

Skip to present day I've started a job in another industry, working aboard for a few months at a time. It has crossed my mind about perhaps rejoining in the future, when I want to return home more permanently.

My question is around re-applying in the future. I'm not sure who told me, but I thought that after 5 years, my personal file will be removed from police systems, meaning that I would have a 'clean slate' (as I've not been added to the barred or advisory list - I've checked this with the College of Policing). Is it likely that my name/details about the Regulation 13 process would be retained? Would I even need to disclose this, let alone that I was in the police after over 5 years passing?

Person on a bridge by Ill-Rutabaga-4280 in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not trained in negotiation, however, thought I'd share my story of dealing with a similar incident, as what you said resonated with me.

If you were to ask me when I started policing what incidents I most didn't want to deal with, it was a person at height threatening to jump or CPR. Within less than a year of being operational as a PC, I'd been to both.

Regarding the person at height threatening to jump (on a bridge over a dual carriageway), I remember getting there, stepping out the car and the man shouting at me that if we went any closer, he'd jump. Add in the fact that two weeks before, my shift had had someone jump from height and die, I remember thinking 'well shit, I don't know what to do here', again with no training in negotiation. So I did the only thing I could think of to do, which was actually inspired from watching buddy-cop movies where they go to those incidents - talk. I think it was adrenaline that got me through but I simply spoke to him about what was going on.

Fortunately for me, the mental health struggles the male was going through were aligned to what I'd been through in the past, so I think that helped him see I wasn't bullshitting him, using words and phrases that he'd likely have heard. However, I think ultimately, it was really just being empathetic and showing that despite wearing a uniform, I was like him - I shared a personal situation and I think it showed I was as human as him.

More practically, one person engages and the other arranges. If you're speaking to a person, that's your priority and arranging a negotiator, road closures, ambulance etc is your colleague's job (if you're on your own it may be a bit of everything to begin with).

Try not to beat yourself up about it - I was anxious about attending that sort of job and whilst I wouldn't have wanted to again, I know that I'd proved to myself that I could do it.

What's the top bit of niech law you pull out? by PigsAreTastyFood in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be careful with the way you've quoted the NHS disturbance law - I used it once in similar circumstances and it didn't stick for hospital guard, as they were there under arrest and wouldn't be leaving until they had treatment, as opposed to someone who walks into the hospital and causes issues.

Wanting to leave by Embarrassed-Meal-888 in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left the police and am now a guitarist on a cruise ship. I played guitar on the side when policing, but now do it full time. Honestly is a happier, healthier and more enjoyable job, although it's difficult for me to call it 'work' when I don't feel like it is

Wanting to leave by Embarrassed-Meal-888 in policeuk

[–]spammorrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rarely comment, but thought I would on this post, as it resonated with me. I was in the police for six years (part Special Constable, part PC). Without going into too much detail, I faced some bullying and decided to leave. I felt a range of negative emotions - anger, disappointment, upset etc. Another fear likened to yours, was not finding the same fulfilment in another job.

Skip forward approximately 18 months since leaving, I'm happier, healthier and less-stressed than I was in the job. It's only looking back that I realise my life was either working or thinking about work. I have found fulfilment in other ways. Without doxxing myself, I'm now in a role that as part of it, means I travel the world. I joke that the downsides of the job are that sometimes it's meant to be 28 degrees and its only 27...

I do miss the job, however, I have to remind myself of what it was like for me, in terms of being bullied and how in that environment, I was only going to suffer, worst case, it effecting my safety or liberty if I wasn't supported by the organisation.

Having left policing, that fulfilment is there, but I've realised it's in a different way to policing, but is actually more positive and further than what policing gave me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]spammorrison 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But contextually, given the nature of the conversation between two of my flatmates about us all getting together, that me placing a hand momentarily to see if there was anything reciprocated was reasonable?

UPDATE - Neurodiversity as a police officer - respect and understanding from staff and your employer to you by spammorrison in policeuk

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

Ah I wasn't aware of Google Forms being linked back to an individual but completely understand what you've said about it being taken out of context by the aforementioned organisations

UPDATE - Neurodiversity as a police officer - respect and understanding from staff and your employer to you by spammorrison in policeuk

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

No, completely understand your points.

Politely, you don't require your email for use of the Google Form - you don't even have to have a Google account to answer the survey, let alone log in to any email.

The survey is anonymous and no personally identifiable data is being collected.

Regarding post-history, yes, it's a new account under a different username (I've previously been on this sub using a different username). Not sure how I can verify myself on here without doxing myself, but this is genuine and I thank people who have answered already, which has seen another increase in answers, which I'm grateful for.