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This post will be a list of questions with a few things stuck on here and there with double-sided sticky tape to bulk it out a bit.
So it’s a nice simple thread really. The police, what are your views on them, what do you all perceive the job of a police officer to encompass? What experiences and or dealings have you had with them and how have they left you feeling? But I would also like to know what your perceptions are on the different reactions the police receive from the public and any reasons for them.
I am very young in my service and have really only had a minuet taster of all things baton and cuff orientated. Before joining, during the whole application and indeed parts of the actual training I was as ignorant and blind to what the job really is, like most of the general public. I thought the job of a policeman was to be out there protecting the public and catching the bad guys. Having been in for half a year now, I can tell you this is our job, but only a part of it.
I can’t talk for every force, because each is different in the way that they operate due to the fact that they each have their own issues to tackle, but our force as a very proactive force. Of course we still have to be reactive, reacting to whatever the baddies get up to each day, but we also operate in a highly visible manner. Whenever we can we are out patrolling the streets in our incredibly stylish hi-vis jackets, (we’re not all fat by the way, it’s body amour under there). This part of policing I enjoy, I walk the city centre talking to the public, which can be very satisfying as some of the public will talk to you and tell you how nice it is to see the police out and about. I’m a friendly policeman, I will give you directions if you ask me nicely, I will even have my picture taken with you and talk about your cat if you so wish, it’s called building community relations.
However there are of course certain members of the public that no matter how polite you are to them, and despite the fact that you’re trying to help them will treat you like crap. I’m just wondering what mindset it is that causes this level of hatred and animosity towards the police? It’s not all down to previous dealings; some of this is just in-built for seemingly no reason.
Some guy parking in a disabled bay because he doesn’t want to pay for parking or walk from the car park. Politely pointing the offence out to him and telling him that he could be liable for a £30 ticket if he leaves his car there but that I wouldn’t give him one if he would move it, only to be greeted by, “oh for Gods sake, don’t you have anything better to do?”
Another time with the same situation the lady simply said it was because she had, had an operation on her leg so can’t walk far and she just needed to return an ironing board to a shop. She apologised and even said she would accept a ticket. A reasonable person giving me a reasonable reason, so I even offered to carry the item for her.
What causes the different levels of respect shown towards the uniform?
It just amazes me sometimes. One drunk trying to climb into his own shoe in a shop doorway will show you nothing but respect when you enquire about his welfare, another will tell you to “fark orf!” saying, “do you know who my dad is?” No sir, I don’t, have you tried asking your mother?
I’m rambling a little now, so I will stop and let you get on with answering my questions as best as you can.
“I pay your wages!”
Really sir, can I have a raise then please.
So it’s a nice simple thread really. The police, what are your views on them, what do you all perceive the job of a police officer to encompass? What experiences and or dealings have you had with them and how have they left you feeling? But I would also like to know what your perceptions are on the different reactions the police receive from the public and any reasons for them.
I am very young in my service and have really only had a minuet taster of all things baton and cuff orientated. Before joining, during the whole application and indeed parts of the actual training I was as ignorant and blind to what the job really is, like most of the general public. I thought the job of a policeman was to be out there protecting the public and catching the bad guys. Having been in for half a year now, I can tell you this is our job, but only a part of it.
I can’t talk for every force, because each is different in the way that they operate due to the fact that they each have their own issues to tackle, but our force as a very proactive force. Of course we still have to be reactive, reacting to whatever the baddies get up to each day, but we also operate in a highly visible manner. Whenever we can we are out patrolling the streets in our incredibly stylish hi-vis jackets, (we’re not all fat by the way, it’s body amour under there). This part of policing I enjoy, I walk the city centre talking to the public, which can be very satisfying as some of the public will talk to you and tell you how nice it is to see the police out and about. I’m a friendly policeman, I will give you directions if you ask me nicely, I will even have my picture taken with you and talk about your cat if you so wish, it’s called building community relations.
However there are of course certain members of the public that no matter how polite you are to them, and despite the fact that you’re trying to help them will treat you like crap. I’m just wondering what mindset it is that causes this level of hatred and animosity towards the police? It’s not all down to previous dealings; some of this is just in-built for seemingly no reason.
Some guy parking in a disabled bay because he doesn’t want to pay for parking or walk from the car park. Politely pointing the offence out to him and telling him that he could be liable for a £30 ticket if he leaves his car there but that I wouldn’t give him one if he would move it, only to be greeted by, “oh for Gods sake, don’t you have anything better to do?”
Another time with the same situation the lady simply said it was because she had, had an operation on her leg so can’t walk far and she just needed to return an ironing board to a shop. She apologised and even said she would accept a ticket. A reasonable person giving me a reasonable reason, so I even offered to carry the item for her.
What causes the different levels of respect shown towards the uniform?
It just amazes me sometimes. One drunk trying to climb into his own shoe in a shop doorway will show you nothing but respect when you enquire about his welfare, another will tell you to “fark orf!” saying, “do you know who my dad is?” No sir, I don’t, have you tried asking your mother?
I’m rambling a little now, so I will stop and let you get on with answering my questions as best as you can.
“I pay your wages!”
Really sir, can I have a raise then please.
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wow-quite amazing the different responces that you get being a police man. I didn't think they would bend the law if you had an excuse. I've not had many dealings with the police because i'm a good girl (although night club bouncers are a different matter but it's never my fault).
Actually i lie..the other week after 2 double vodkas and red bulls my mate let me drive her car. The police caught us a breathalised her. It came out green. But one of the police men who was rather young noticed our pizzas and asked for some-though didnt take any. They was alright though and excepted out 'we got lost' excuse.
But yeah, I think the police do an alright job round my area. We have some hood-rats (kids that hang around wearing hooded trainers and jumpers) but the police don't ever move them on they can be quite intimidating, and the Town Centre is right round the corner from the police station!!
Actually i lie..the other week after 2 double vodkas and red bulls my mate let me drive her car. The police caught us a breathalised her. It came out green. But one of the police men who was rather young noticed our pizzas and asked for some-though didnt take any. They was alright though and excepted out 'we got lost' excuse.
But yeah, I think the police do an alright job round my area. We have some hood-rats (kids that hang around wearing hooded trainers and jumpers) but the police don't ever move them on they can be quite intimidating, and the Town Centre is right round the corner from the police station!!
We are caring.
Aw, I love the po-lice. Although, everytime they drive past, I always mutter something like, pig f*ckers or something kind like that and give an evil look. I seem to have a grudge against them.. But they're goodgood.
Met them twice. A man told us off for throwing eggs at a window. Scared the poop out of us. Afterwards?! Felt giggly and tired.
Then another time, had the police around for being whacked in the temple by some prat with the end of a tennis raquet.
Then another time, a lady. But she was nice.
They're nice people, I think. Last year, it was about 6pm and a policeman asked if everything was ok, if I was alone, if I was being picked up anytime soon. Very caring. Or maybe just perverted, but I prefer the other one! ;)
Met them twice. A man told us off for throwing eggs at a window. Scared the poop out of us. Afterwards?! Felt giggly and tired.
Then another time, had the police around for being whacked in the temple by some prat with the end of a tennis raquet.
Then another time, a lady. But she was nice.
They're nice people, I think. Last year, it was about 6pm and a policeman asked if everything was ok, if I was alone, if I was being picked up anytime soon. Very caring. Or maybe just perverted, but I prefer the other one! ;)
Champion.
Can I bring my own gun and ask to join firearms?
Can I bring my own gun and ask to join firearms?
You don't have to be able to drive, but it is preferable.
What's the crack with driving? Do you have to have a liscence to join? Because I'm too lazy to learn for now, and if the bussies can teach me to drive, then I'm sorted.
Ju§t Tinka wrote:
> Would you consider being corrupt?
No, but if I were, do you think I would admit it on here?
> Would you consider being corrupt?
No, but if I were, do you think I would admit it on here?
Thanks for the quick reply E_B. Well atleast I have good eyesight heh. I shall just have to start going to the gym more often...hmph. I did walk like 3 miles today though and then played an hour and a half worth of badminton only sitting out of one match and only drinking Lucazade no stuff from the shops etc afterwards. How free from temptation and determined am I lol? No one point out that I could have walked home too and gone to the gym:P
MoJoJoJo wrote:
> God DAMN police,
That would be the CPS's fault.
> THEY don't want loads of paperwork, that's why THEY do it.
This is a problem. You have had few dealings with the police, right? As have most of the public, now, if you have had good dealings with the police, no one here's of it. However, if you have bad dealings, you will tell everyone and we/the uniform will all be tarred with the same brush.
> Unlike most radgies, I'm scared of messing with the police because,
> quite simply, I don't WANT a criminal record. They're always
> friendly, and try to be helpful, but over the years we've had at
> least five or six attempted break ins, people stealing from our shed
> and our neighbour’s sheds, loads of attempts to steal our cars (once
> they pushed it half way up the road trying to start it, then realised
> it had no engine - my dad had taken it out that very day) and in once
> case, they stole a very expensive MP3 CD player from one of our
> Rovers by smashing the window - all that and the police have been
> over to my house once, twice at the most.
They may have not even been informed of it.
> Your average police man is helpful and friendly, but as a whole, the
> police themselves are a joke. Oh, and I've always considered joining
> the force, as a backup plan, so although I say all this, I'd be happy
> working for them.
See this alters from force to force as well. Our force and our shift in particular are making huge in-roads into serious crime in our area. We as a shift have brought in 4 out of 5 of the most wanted people in the area in the last month.
> God DAMN police,
That would be the CPS's fault.
> THEY don't want loads of paperwork, that's why THEY do it.
This is a problem. You have had few dealings with the police, right? As have most of the public, now, if you have had good dealings with the police, no one here's of it. However, if you have bad dealings, you will tell everyone and we/the uniform will all be tarred with the same brush.
> Unlike most radgies, I'm scared of messing with the police because,
> quite simply, I don't WANT a criminal record. They're always
> friendly, and try to be helpful, but over the years we've had at
> least five or six attempted break ins, people stealing from our shed
> and our neighbour’s sheds, loads of attempts to steal our cars (once
> they pushed it half way up the road trying to start it, then realised
> it had no engine - my dad had taken it out that very day) and in once
> case, they stole a very expensive MP3 CD player from one of our
> Rovers by smashing the window - all that and the police have been
> over to my house once, twice at the most.
They may have not even been informed of it.
> Your average police man is helpful and friendly, but as a whole, the
> police themselves are a joke. Oh, and I've always considered joining
> the force, as a backup plan, so although I say all this, I'd be happy
> working for them.
See this alters from force to force as well. Our force and our shift in particular are making huge in-roads into serious crime in our area. We as a shift have brought in 4 out of 5 of the most wanted people in the area in the last month.
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