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[eh1]

What information are you on about exactly? If you've had the uniform fitting then you're all good to go - I had mine last week, and received a final email today with a bit more information about the induction on the 8th January.

I was after info about the induction and stuff but I imagine I'll get some soon. Just excited and impatient that is all!!

[Ian1975]

You will get info soon I am sure. Just bring a pen with you, it's laid back and easy going. We will explain everything you need to know and answer any questions you have as well

[JKPlod]

Just had my uniform fitting all seems so real now

also got a new style High Vis

Cant wait for training and to see everyone.

Peace Out

[RunningTings]

also got a new style High Vis

You have to be a perfect specimen to get an old-style high vis, the right size and width. You just didn't make the cut I'm afraid

[JKPlod]

You have to be a perfect specimen to get an old-style high vis, the right size and width. You just didn't make the cut I'm afraid

haha if you say so , that place is really weird, with the sliding doors. And the uniform like shirts and that are really long lol

[Damsel]

haha if you say so , that place is really weird, with the sliding doors. And the uniform like shirts and that are really long lol

Those would be the Chief Constables night shirts. I've heard that he sleeps in full uniform.

[Woody]

Those would be the Chief Constables night shirts. I've heard that he sleeps in full uniform.

yeah, I checked this our and the collar changes but the length stays as long as santa's beard.

You dont want the new hi vis, it is terrible but as I am a gent I will swap it with mine ok?

[JKPlod]

haha the high vis jackets are really puffy they make me look like I have put on about 3 stone lol

[RunningTings]

haha the high vis jackets are really puffy they make me look like I have put on about 3 stone lol

You sure it's the high vis?

[Woody]

See am I right in saying, as Police officers we need to be a little mobile, but these Hi vis coats are over the top big. You can get smaller versions like the ones I use in work. They are much more practical.

[Reado]

there are cycle jackets which are so much better, however I have been told we can only get them once you have done the cycle course. Or thats what an inspector said one night when he saw a reg wearing one!

[Gelf]

haha the high vis jackets are really puffy they make me look like I have put on about 3 stone lol

Oh dear, if they look like that now, what will they look like after christmas when you have packed on some xmas timber?

See am I right in saying, as Police officers we need to be a little mobile, but these Hi vis coats are over the top big. You can get smaller versions like the ones I use in work. They are much more practical.

You wont be saying that when you are stood on a scene guard at 3 in the morning in winter!
The jackets are a little bulky, but there is a zip out padded bit inside and they are fine once you have that taken out

there are cycle jackets which are so much better, however I have been told we can only get them once you have done the cycle course. Or thats what an inspector said one night when he saw a reg wearing one!

I have a cycle jacket and they are ok, they are pretty thin tho, its usualy cycle jacket in the summer and rain coat in the winter. The new rain coats are pretty gucci, im very happy with mine.

[RunningTings]

You wont be saying that when you are stood on a scene guard at 3 in the morning in winter!
The jackets are a little bulky, but there is a zip out padded bit inside and they are fine once you have that taken out

That's what made it so warm and cosy though, why take it out!?

[Woody]

Oh dear, if they look like that now, what will they look like after christmas when you have packed on some xmas timber?



You wont be saying that when you are stood on a scene guard at 3 in the morning in winter!
The jackets are a little bulky, but there is a zip out padded bit inside and they are fine once you have that taken out



I have a cycle jacket and they are ok, they are pretty thin tho, its usualy cycle jacket in the summer and rain coat in the winter. The new rain coats are pretty gucci, im very happy with mine.

The one I have in my day job is very warm, thin and I can move in it ( I need to I am climbing under excavators). Did not give that a thought about the insert, still they are very long, well for 5.9 " blokes anyways.

[Gelf]

That's what made it so warm and cosy though, why take it out!?

you would be sweating your t1ts off in the summer if you left it in!
I wore mine with the insert in while doing traffic in the cold the other day and I was snug as a bug in a rug

The one I have in my day job is very warm, thin and I can move in it ( I need to I am climbing under excavators). Did not give that a thought about the insert, still they are very long, well for 5.9 " blokes anyways.

Stuff like that is usually expensive tho, we are not known as A-van and Some-kit for nothing you know

[JKPlod]

Yeh after Christmas it won't be the puffer jacket making me look fat ;p
And ohh you can take the padded bit out, well that's better then cus I don't fancy wearing that constantly tbh lol

[JKPlod]

We all looking forward to our training I'm getting really excited now

[RunningTings]

We all looking forward to our training I'm getting really excited now

Indeed we are, ~10 days now. Cannot wait :-)

[JKPlod]

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Indeed we are, ~10 days now. Cannot wait :-)

When isit we get the first bit of our uniform? Isit the first module week cus we just got the introduction things on the 8th

[Ian1975]

You will gte issued uniform on Module 1. We will explain the finer details at your induction.

[JKPlod]

Wicked.
Is anyone staying over at HQ during training, as I live in stgeorge/Kingswood I'm not sure if I am eligible for it.
Would anyone know about if I would be?
Cheers

[Woody]

Wicked.
Is anyone staying over at HQ during training, as I live in stgeorge/Kingswood I'm not sure if I am eligible for it.
Would anyone know about if I would be?
Cheers

No, you are not. But you only have to pay £10 for the room. I got to be honest I didnt sleep well in them but then again I was buzzing about PPE, it was like a kid at Christmas again.

Edited by RoboCop, 28 December 2011 - 06:07 PM.

[Monotone]

Wicked.
Is anyone staying over at HQ during training, as I live in stgeorge/Kingswood I'm not sure if I am eligible for it.
Would anyone know about if I would be?
Cheers

No, all of Bristol is within the range considered to be reasonable travelling distance. You can have rooms at £10/night, but don't feel you're missing out if you don't stay - these days the majority are 'day students'.

[JKPlod]

Fair enough I think I will be driving it in then

[Damsel]

Taking my house in Downend as an example....


It still makes me laugh that some bean counter at HQ thinks it's a good idea to charge £10 a night to stay there, yet, for those that don't want to pay, they are happy to pay out £16.80 a day in travel expenses.


Why not let people stay for free and save the force some money.

It just seems a bit daft.




I'm not 100% sure on how the courses are run these days, but back when I did mine, it was Friday night, Saturday & Sunday.

If I had to pay for my room at HQ (I didn't), it would have cost me £20. If however I'd have gone home every night, and come back in the morning, it would have cost the force £50.40 in travel expenses. Someone needs to check their maths.