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[Yale69]

Hi, due to start training in May and have been using this site as a great resource for research etc. I use most areas of the site but have noticed the Lincs section is very quiet. Are there any regs or sprcials or trainees around?
Regards
Yale69

[Shep_11]

A special here...I know there are definitely 2 more officers as well!!

[Lincs_cop]

yeah special here - where abouts are you 2 based?

[Yale69]

Hi to both of you, i start my training in May and then hopefully will be based at spalding

[Lincs_cop]

ah right, the training is quite good, my advice to you in get stuck in and dont be afraid to do the full shift i.e 1700 - 0400, i feel the regular colleagues repect you a lot more and you make great friends, we have a lot of banter and generally i try to do as many shifts as i can a week.

Other than that, as i said the training is good, but is totally different when your on the streets, you learn so much more,

[Yale69]

Thanks Lincscop, where are you based? My main concern is how the regs view the specials but i am prepared to get stuck in and help wherever poss.
Doing a long shift like that how do you cope with catching up on sleep etc?

[Lincs_cop]

Im based at Grantham, and the regulars do not mind the specials, as long as you show willing, get stuck in, and show willing, THe regs in grantham are excellent and most are willing to take you out, you can even go out with units like traffic/dogs/ proactive so you can get loads of experience.

haha well i do my day job on a friday 8-4 then will usually work 1700 - 0400 and sometimes do a shift on the saturday night, and i sometimes stuggle with it a little but generally i have no issues

afterall sunday is the day of rest

[Shep_11]

I'm based in the east and it's definitely busy! I'm not far from spalding and you won't be bored! Like Lincs_cop where im based after you've been in a while there are opportunities for traffic shifts and the like, and the regs ar really good. I tend to do Friday and Saturday 1700 - 0400, and an early in the week.

[LarryElite]

If you're anything like me, you will sit in training and 50% of the stuff they teach you will go straight over your head and you will wonder what you have let yourself in for. Dont worry about it. You will understand it when you go on shift. Everything soon clicks into place and makes sense when you get out on the streets!

[Lincs_cop]

If you're anything like me, you will sit in training and 50% of the stuff they teach you will go straight over your head and you will wonder what you have let yourself in for. Dont worry about it. You will understand it when you go on shift. Everything soon clicks into place and makes sense when you get out on the streets!

VERY TRUE

[JP7]

I'm here!

Speaking as an ex-Special and now a Regular, I can safely say you'll enjoy yourself. The Regs appreciate the extra numbers when there are some Specials out with us. As long as you get stuck in and are trustworthy, you will be very much appreciated!

To echo what others have said, if you have the time to commit then put in the full shift and you will be respected for it and will build up rapport with the teams more quickly. Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't be afraid to do your bit.

You'll have a ball!

[Yale69]

Thanks everyone, i will certainly try to do a full shift whenever possible. Thanks for the advice
Whete are you based Jp?

[JP7]

I am based in the South of the county, so not too far from you in Spalding.

[Yale69]

I dont live there, im a few miles out, had the choice of there or holbeach. Really looking forward to it.