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"I had a police driving test today"

Had to drive a 2.0 16v Turbo Ford Mondeo saloon. It's a huge car and has very bad vision out of the rear compared to what I'm used to driving.

Had to do the old reverse round a corner and turn in the road as well as driving for 35 minutes.

I passed, (of course), so now I can drive a police car at legal speeds. I am aloud to use my siren and lights to stop "compliant" drivers, but I can't do most stuff until I've done the 3-week course.

English_Bloke wrote:
> Mt spelling is always correct ...
*****

*cough "Aloud" ... ?

English_Bloke wrote:
I am aloud to use my siren and lights to stop
> "compliant" drivers

grrrrrrrrr....like people with thier fog lights on? grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

That survey was shown on TV yesterday. 90% of police officers want guns, whilst 10% said they didn't.

Can apply after you're confirmed.
Firearms would be good because you get some great training, not only in firearms but also advanced driving.

Bottom line. Could I shoot someone? I don't think I could.

can any police officer join the armed response unit?

It has got that bad in some places.
I said no because I think it should be left to the specifically trained unit who train everyday they work.

carrying guns? that's a bit extreme, it hasn't got that bad yet, surely.

besides they have armed response units.

The big bap itches less, but the flat cap weighs less and doesn't get as hot.

English_Bloke wrote:
> I have both hats.
> They sent out a big questionnaire about if we wanted to carry a gun
> recently. I said no.

...

Come on - be ashamed.

You could have got a revolver, and a holster. Then gone around, in a 3rd hat, twidling your gun and challenging dirty varmints to duels.

[S]Which hat do you prefer?

I have both hats.
They sent out a big questionnaire about if we wanted to carry a gun recently. I said no.