You all need to get off your high horses, these are not the basics, they are unnecessary, I have been to court many times, including the biggest court in the land. You point out an offence, you do not caution. I think it's the county forces that need to get a grip and teach the basics No high horse...

I think our force is recruiting PCs next year and I know my skipper feels I should go for it and I am just so nervous because I am still not sure I want to do it. I think the answer lies with the fact that I dont enjoy going out with PCs. I always avoid it as I feel their jobs are more boring and t...

I just hope you don't get called to court

"If you are a copper" - I am one

How do you change your username then?

bluecopper wrote:I was told 4 years ago during my training that as a PCSO I would never use the official caution!

You are joking aren't ya

Congrats mate, and I do hope you don't forget your roots, Ive come across a good number who have once they have crossed the line. :) :) Don't worry i am not one of them officers. I have already had words with a few and reminded them of where they first started as a PCSO. They also know that i did i...

I got mine also, but i will never sell it on as i will only get it once in my life time

ninjamonk wrote:Happy days mate Congratulations.

How did they do the recruitment ?

I applied a while back, 2 and half years in fact, and waited a while to get in as i was deferred all the time. At the moment, to get into my force they have made it harder.

ninjamonk wrote:So I take it all other forces are recruiting regulars then ?

Not all forces but we seem to be taking on. I think we are taking on again for November intake.

And trust me i won't be forgetting where my roots come from. I've already challenged a few people with there remarks

Just letting you know that i have made it and now a PC in training

Happy days

Mick

I think it will be best if you ask your police force this question, as there are people on here from different force's who will give different replies.

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. In my book, if you make someone a Manager, they ought to be paid on a Management pay scale. I'd love to be the Union Rep who asked the "powers that be" how much of a pay rise was in the offing :sldv: But, your only a manager if you have people under you...

I keep forgetting that it is now in use

This sort of topic goes around in circles and brings out the dipsticks.

Cambs finest