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[Shikari]

We're going to have to meet up and start a recruitment drive for this site ^^

Edited by Shikari, 11 April 2012 - 10:15 PM.

[-AJ]

We're going to have to meet up and start a recruitment drive for this site ^^

Lol - I'll put money on not many of you posting much in this area after a couple of weeks of training. You'll see when it happens Check all the past threads..

Edited by -AJ, 11 April 2012 - 10:20 PM.

[MikeBrum]

Don't listen to him. ^^

It's just a ploy to dispose of you all from the site!

Edited by MikeBrum, 11 April 2012 - 10:32 PM.

[Kilo Sierra]

In fairness it SHOULD be obstructive to your view. The whole point is it cuts off the top of your vision forcing you to walk with your head held back - thus making you look dignified. Or that was the original purpose. It's why the point at the front should be from thumb tip to first knuckle from the end of your nose when wearing it.

Excessively obstuct i mean I can only imagine you had Rob as your trainer...

J

[Shikari]

I'm not going to give up on this section of the site. Without it I wouldn't be a day away from getting my uniform and two days form starting training.

I can't tell you how useful you guys have been, so if I can stick around and (direct people to my blog) to help, all the better.

[-AJ]

Excessively obstuct i mean I can only imagine you had Rob as your trainer...

J

Rob was a trainee trainer for the last 3 weeks of my training. I was trained by the regulars trainers who were on OT for 3 weeks cause our proper trainer for the first 2 weeks left to go back to division - Then I had a combination of Paul, and Tom Jackson. It was nice to have a bit of everyones style, but the lack of consistency wasn't 100% great, as nobody knew what had and hadn't been covered really.

[Kilo Sierra]

Rob was a trainee trainer for the last 3 weeks of my training. I was trained by the regulars trainers who were on OT for 3 weeks cause our proper trainer for the first 2 weeks left to go back to division - Then I had a combination of Paul, and Tom Jackson. It was nice to have a bit of everyones style, but the lack of consistency wasn't 100% great, as nobody knew what had and hadn't been covered really.

Yeah, i've had dealing with Rob, Paul, Tom and the usual OPST crew in my group..Rob was always more militaristic in seemed. Training and Consistency in StaffsPOL is something i think the training department are working on constantly as the remit of the SCs changed with the changing needs of the organisation- the view i got from last i spoke to the legendary TJ.

Shikari-it is always good to put something in and it is also beacuse we want to have good teams in the force to back each other up. That said, don't forget us at the annual conference

J

[-AJ]

Yeah, i've had dealing with Rob, Paul, Tom and the usual OPST crew in my group..Rob was always more militaristic in seemed. Training and Consistency in StaffsPOL is something i think the training department are working on constantly as the remit of the SCs changed with the changing needs of the organisation- the view i got from last i spoke to the legendary TJ.

Shikari-it is always good to put something in and it is also beacuse we want to have good teams in the force to back each other up. That said, don't forget us at the annual conference

J

Sure was! He even bought boot polish in on our attestation day and had people polishing their boots! thankfully mine were already nice and shiny

[Shikari]

Mine are really nice. I've been bulling them, when I don't really need to as they're patrol boots, not parade shoes, but still, always good to keep up appearances

[Kilo Sierra]

Mine are really nice. I've been bulling them, when I don't really need to as they're patrol boots, not parade shoes, but still, always good to keep up appearances

Yes, spot on mate...though please don't do what my ex did and spent more time polishing her boots, than reading her notes When do you start again?

J

[Shikari]

Saturday

[MikeBrum]

I've already polished my feet - but I'm not sure they'll be on show if I get attested This displeases me! I also want a NATO jumper as part of my religion, can I order one through stores?

[Shikari]

lol.

I've finally got my uniform. It suits me .


Couple of questions though-

How tight should the duty belt be, because all the bits and bobs feel a bit wobbly (is that normal)?

Why would anyone try to fight a copper with an extended baton- I hit myself mildly to see what it feels like, and it flippin' hurts!

Finally- Stabbies- apparently they're pool, but do we keep them once issued or do we get a new one every shift?

Edited by Shikari, 13 April 2012 - 12:52 PM.

[-AJ]

lol.

I've finally got my uniform. It suits me .


Couple of questions though-

How tight should the duty belt be, because all the bits and bobs feel a bit wobbly (is that normal)

Up to you really - i like mine slightly loose so that it rests on my hips. Everything wobbles and rattles. You'll sound like a walking tea tray.


Why would anyone try to fight a copper with an extended baton- I hit myself mildly to see what it feels like, and it flippin' hurts!

Just wait till someone thwacks you with it full power in your OPST In seriousness, I'd guess Adrenaline means it doesn't always hurt as much. And bad technique.

Finally- Stabbies- apparently they're pool, but do we keep them once issued or do we get a new one every shift?

Assuming it's the same everywhere now - but you pick out a stabbie that fits properly and it is yours for every now. When i started they were pool, now they're sort of personal issue, just second hand.

Edited by -AJ, 14 April 2012 - 10:57 AM.

[Kilo Sierra]

pretty much as AJ says...but i'm bored

lol.

I've finally got my uniform. It suits me .


Couple of questions though-

How tight should the duty belt be, because all the bits and bobs feel a bit wobbly (is that normal)?

TIGHT then position it so it DOES NOT stick in and hurt you when you sit down or SLACK, so it rides up and DOES NOT dig in. It sits on your hip sort of area otherwise. A happy medium is found by some operational shifts. Your gear will gradually wear in and fit much better.

Why would anyone try to fight a copper with an extended baton- I hit myself mildly to see what it feels like, and it flippin' hurts!

Rarely used really, i've seen the CS used more. They do hurt, so I'm told. Most things hitting you however hurt...

Finally- Stabbies- apparently they're pool, but do we keep them once issued or do we get a new one every shift?

Find 1 that fits, it then stays with you till you break/lose/change shape too much to use it. Some changes to this possibly as new reg gear coming out, so watch out for latest.

Hope you are enjoying training though folks, have to spread the stories, always worth a giggle at the 'stuff we done, but don't admit, to see how the newbies are doing' stuff.

J

[Kilo Sierra]

I've already polished my feet - but I'm not sure they'll be on show if I get attested This displeases me! I also want a NATO jumper as part of my religion, can I order one through stores?

PM sent

[Daniela]

Hi there my name is Daniela im 30 years old and I would like to join The Specials so if anyone could tel what to do I would be grateful.

Many Thanks

Daniela

[-AJ]

Hi there my name is Daniela im 30 years old and I would like to join The Specials so if anyone could tel what to do I would be grateful.

Many Thanks

Daniela

Staffordshire Police is currently not recruiting anymore Special Constables - But keep checking here for when vacancies become available - usually happens on a regular basis. Good luck!

[andrew1979]

Daniela - at the moment Staffordshire aren't recruiting Special Constables. Keep an eye on this forum or www.staffspolicerecruitment.com - there'll be instructions then on how to apply and the different steps involved.

[Shikari]

PM sent

Can I get one too? (one not sold in a army surplus store ^^. Probs not allowed but even if it's for 3 front desk duties it's better for the publin imho.

[andrew1979]

Shikari - you shouldn't be wearing a NATO jumper on duty as it's not been standard issue for a good number of years now. Some of the older hands (both special and regular) do occasionally, but there has been a crack down recently on wearing the correct uniform so if you're new in I wouldn't recommend wearing it.

[Kilo Sierra]

Shikari, sorry mate, only have 1 and now i have access to my PMs again, is ear marked. Sorry, if it makes you feel better, i think they are horrible, but some people like them.

What Andrew says is however fully true. Front desk duties are supposed to be in shirts and tie and given the issued national uniform fleece been around, that if needed. Which does look a lot better i think than the wollypully too i think.

J

[Mikester]

they look proper nineties, why would anyone where them. reminds me of reg from The Bill!

[.James]

Passed everything just waiting on vetting clearance. It's been over 8 weeks since i sent my vetting forms off, should be any day now!

Edited by .James, 28 May 2012 - 10:58 PM.

[Shikari]

It actually should only be a few days. From me applying to me starting training it was only about 3 and a bit months. You will probably be on the August intake.

Best of luck with your vetting. Any idea where you may be stationed?