PCSO to use vehicles???

Post by **kentishman** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:19 pm

Sgt87 wrote:A mondeo is in the standard response category. As a basic driver you would only be permitted to ferry it, and not to use it for routine patrol. If you are using it for routine patrol then that is contrary to Met policy, especially if it is fitted with covert B&T.

I checked the log book and the drivers classification requirement was BASIC.
The Mondeo was unmarked and was just an average car with absolutely no extra kit added to it.
Only used the car to transport some papers to another nick.

judge dread · Post by **judge dread** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:52 pm

amoss.you do get looked after dont you? I think you should get a transfer to city centre then you can wear out some shoe leather

Post by **alihowe** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:14 pm

Just out of interest folks, do you realise how far you walk each day

I bought a Pedometer and clocked up an average of 7 to 12 miles a day, no wonder I'm cream crackered when I get home

Mind you the exercise is good for you, and I've never felt better, so who needs a PCSO CAR anyway

Post by **kentishman** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:46 pm

zozimoon wrote:I am a TPCSO with the Met. I drive marked pandas (Fiesta's), marked minibuses (blue light works only with handbrake applied) and 50cc silver Vespas. With traffic in London the best form of transport is the Vespa, although kids tend to take the Michael!!!

Being based at a nick next to Victoria Coach station i have seen the TFL PCSO's drive the police vans that we usually see the PC's drive.
Had to look twice to believe it because i thought they wouldn't be allowed to drive those vans with the large blue lights.
In our nick we have two Ford Transit vans clearly marked "POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT", although i have driven the police panda (fiesta).

Post by **CIDB** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:06 am

We still have the good old bike.

Your soooooo lucky Kentish, I dont think essex will ever let us all drive.

I live in hope.

Post by **kentishman** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:21 am

CIDB wrote:Your soooooo lucky Kentish, I dont think essex will ever let us all drive.

I must admit i've had it pretty good down here, probably a little spoilt too.

Post by **Hysteria** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:47 pm

At our nick (kennington) we spoke t our Inspector about having a van /car ,He said we cannot have one because the whole point of having us (pcso's) is for us to be seen out walking and not driving around
So we has to walk Anyway to be honest if we did ever get a van/car
there would be SO much bitching amonst the pcso's here about who would actully drive it so maybe it's a good thing we haven't got one !

spookyLX

Post by **alihowe** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 8:43 pm

Sorted................ I just find more 'TEA STOPS' and have lots of Hot Choc Yummmmmmmmy

Post by **CIDB** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 12:56 am

I was told for every tea stop you need a wee stop.

If this is true! You will be in and out of the shops all day

Post by **alihowe** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 9:28 pm

Us girlies have good bladder control and can be on our beats for hours before we need to go

You chaps will just have to tie knots........... if you know what I mean

I do see what you mean when it's soooooo cold, you just gotta go and lots of drinks don't help

Post by **CIDB** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:19 am

Us blokes could always go and patrol the woods if have to go while out and about

Post by **alihowe** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:30 pm

That's true, bit harder for us

Be careful you don't want an FPN for £80

Post by **Big Brother** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:17 am

WE'RE GETTING A MERCEDES!!!!!!!!

One of our new CSO's was given the task of approaching all the local buisnesses asking if they'd help fund a PCSO car. Mercedes are bloomin giving us one!
An A1 or something. I'd prefer something like a C220 or similar high powered saloon but hey, it's better than a Fiesta, which incidentally died on us yesterday

Post by **alihowe** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:41 pm

Blimmey, you lucky devils. I'm soooooooooo Jealous

Post by **CIDB** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:44 am

Nice one whowhere, Any chance you can drive it down to essex so I can have a go??

PCSO to use vehicles???

DO YOU HAVE PCSO VEHICLE OR MEANS OF TRANSPORT?