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Personal Tricks, Tips, and Rituals
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Prolixia
, Jul 19 2012 10:06 AM
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#27
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:46 PM
Oh one more, the borough I work in has a 'directory of useful services' that means you can refer people on with a little more help than 'not a police issue.'
And always have the number for Trace handy.
Or just learn the local council's main switchboard no.
And always have the number for Trace handy.
Or just learn the local council's main switchboard no.
#28
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:56 PM
Don't ever ever ever let your crewmate utter the Q word.
In my vehicle it's become punishable by skittles (ie, having to buy me a pack!)
In my vehicle it's become punishable by skittles (ie, having to buy me a pack!)
#29
Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:00 PM
I use a laptop bag for all my paperwork, it has loads of pockets, pen loops etc. It has loads of clear plastic A4 wallets in it that hold just about every form I would ever need, as well as drugs and cctv bags, and a knife tube.
If you have a folder for paperwork, make sure you have a clipboard in it, or something hard for writing on. You are bound to take a statement from someone who either hasn't got a table, or has a table you really wouldn't wantto put anything on.
If you have a folder for paperwork, make sure you have a clipboard in it, or something hard for writing on. You are bound to take a statement from someone who either hasn't got a table, or has a table you really wouldn't wantto put anything on.
#30
Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:01 PM
Have an emergency tenner stuffed in your warrant card holder. You never know when you might be stuck out somewhere with no nearby cash machine and in need of some refs. Also I carry round a interview crib sheet (This interview is being taped recorded, I am bla bla bla) in my PNB. Most custodies will have one stickied to the interview desk but you never know when you might end up in an unfamiliar nick!
#31
Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:21 PM
I have a list of all the lines and stops along the way stuck into the back my PNB which has come in very handy when working in Cardiff, for when MoP have asked what platform for (insert place name here).
I also carry a small packet of chewing gum or mints with me to share with colleagues.
I also carry a small packet of chewing gum or mints with me to share with colleagues.
#32
Posted 20 July 2012 - 07:19 AM
Alway, always have some food, a book, and an extra warm layer in your day sack, you never know when you will be 'abandoned' on a cordon.
People laugh at the over prepared, until they are starving and cold, then its me laughing.
People laugh at the over prepared, until they are starving and cold, then its me laughing.
Edited by funkywingnut, 20 July 2012 - 07:20 AM.
#33
Posted 20 July 2012 - 10:03 AM
There are some good tips in this thread. I'd never even heard of a drop key before!
#34
Posted 20 July 2012 - 10:31 AM
Get a fire drop key. Very handy. It can get you into a block of flats unnoticed. Which is great because you can often get in before people have a chance to scatter or have to risk waking other residents late a night.
This! I've got one and it was invaluable. So much so I even bought one to be stored in our area car!
I made up my own little custody sheets so when I arrest someone and present to Custody Sgt I just read of the sheet. Ie: This is XX, he was arrested by XX at XX for XX. His arrest was necessary for XX and arrival at custody XX. Not need to flap, all one and my idea was considered "good" by one Custody Sgt!
#35
Posted 20 July 2012 - 12:07 PM
Sounds like some of my tips are done by others, such as having a note (fiver or tenner in my warrant card) and some snacks/water in case you get stuck somewhere for a long time.
I've had other officers recommend always to keep your food with you (if you have brought some) and take all your kit: it's not much use having your packed lunch/dinner in the station fridge and your kitbag with your waterproofs in the parade room, if you are unexpectedly stuck on an RTC in a cloudburst for many hours.
One tip that I accidentally stumbled on is to keep a lighter on you (as a non-smoker, I never normally do): many of our "frequent customers" are smokers and it helps a lot if you are waiting with them for a while (usually for a lift to take them to custody) if you can light up their rollup.
I've had other officers recommend always to keep your food with you (if you have brought some) and take all your kit: it's not much use having your packed lunch/dinner in the station fridge and your kitbag with your waterproofs in the parade room, if you are unexpectedly stuck on an RTC in a cloudburst for many hours.
One tip that I accidentally stumbled on is to keep a lighter on you (as a non-smoker, I never normally do): many of our "frequent customers" are smokers and it helps a lot if you are waiting with them for a while (usually for a lift to take them to custody) if you can light up their rollup.
#36
Posted 20 July 2012 - 12:22 PM
Never leave your pocket notebook unattended in a police station - you may come back to see the next few pages adorned with artistic representations of penises
#38
Posted 20 July 2012 - 04:11 PM
This thread is gold! So many useful tips, also pardon my ignorance but what is a fire drop key?
#39
Posted 20 July 2012 - 04:39 PM
This thread is gold! So many useful tips, also pardon my ignorance but what is a fire drop key?
On communal blocks of flat/some private flats you will see (normally up by the top of the door) a hole with "Emergency Access" or "Fire Access". The key is officially called a firemans drop key. Its through the requirment to have a key/code to enter flats.
#40
Posted 20 July 2012 - 04:44 PM
I don't want to be rude... but, have you tried Uncle Google, BlueLight85?
On topic: some very usefull tips, thanks
On topic: some very usefull tips, thanks
Edited by micnur, 20 July 2012 - 04:46 PM.
#41
Posted 20 July 2012 - 05:04 PM
Print off http://www.policespe...ences-pnb-card/ have to be a power user to download this one
print off this PNB sized cheat sheet http://www.policespe...attach_id=28279 (list of police powers in a PNB format sized created by PS.com member JH99)
tape it with sellotape at the top/bottom (laminate it first if you have access to some)
then tape it in to your PNB like i have in the photos
the back of the common offence A-Z sheets are blank so if you have anything you need to remember or tape on to there like caution or like the below pic a chart showing the public order act as a quick reference. ( i will upload this when i find the original)
on the very top of the common offences one there is a list of of area codes for the district and things to list for PNC like which i typed up.
Edit: just to clarify the A-Z of common offences is on one side of the PNB and the powers and sections list is on the other
print off this PNB sized cheat sheet http://www.policespe...attach_id=28279 (list of police powers in a PNB format sized created by PS.com member JH99)
tape it with sellotape at the top/bottom (laminate it first if you have access to some)
then tape it in to your PNB like i have in the photos
the back of the common offence A-Z sheets are blank so if you have anything you need to remember or tape on to there like caution or like the below pic a chart showing the public order act as a quick reference. ( i will upload this when i find the original)
on the very top of the common offences one there is a list of of area codes for the district and things to list for PNC like which i typed up.
Edit: just to clarify the A-Z of common offences is on one side of the PNB and the powers and sections list is on the other
Edited by Myky, 20 July 2012 - 05:20 PM.
#42
Posted 20 July 2012 - 05:35 PM
Print off http://www.policespe...ences-pnb-card/ have to be a power user to download this one
print off this PNB sized cheat sheet http://www.policespe...attach_id=28279 (list of police powers in a PNB format sized created by PS.com member JH99)
tape it with sellotape at the top/bottom (laminate it first if you have access to some)
then tape it in to your PNB like i have in the photos
the back of the common offence A-Z sheets are blank so if you have anything you need to remember or tape on to there like caution or like the below pic a chart showing the public order act as a quick reference. ( i will upload this when i find the original)
on the very top of the common offences one there is a list of of area codes for the district and things to list for PNC like which i typed up.
Edit: just to clarify the A-Z of common offences is on one side of the PNB and the powers and sections list is on the other
I've got something similar, top cover has useful computer codes. Bottom part has the caution, as when typing it up I seem to always forget it! And also keep a list of collar numbers of people in my station as I'm terrible for remembering them.
#43
Posted 20 July 2012 - 06:00 PM
This thread is gold! So many useful tips, also pardon my ignorance but what is a fire drop key?
Its a universal key which fits in a box typically found next to a communal door at a block of flats (some privately owned flats don't but 99% of council owned larger blocks do have this). You put the key in jiggle it about a bit and the communal door can now be opened without using the intercom or having a legitimate resident's pass or key.
#44
Posted 20 July 2012 - 06:31 PM
Swiss Army knife/multi tool is always a good tool to have handy. One with a bottle opener for opening bottles is handy for pouring out alcohol you take off underage drinkers, a sharp (legal) blade for cutting ligatures, opening various bags and stuff. It's also a good last resort should you ever be attacked by a dog intent on doing you harm. I also carry a roll of vinyl electricians tape and a length of paracord. The tape makes a pretty good waterproof, sticky and hard wearing plaster. The cord is good for cordons and securing the "do not cross" tape to things.
I keep a proper personal medical kit in my bag, it's got savlon, scissors, zinc tape and gauze, plasters and a pair of tweezers.
As weird as it sounds I have a pair of clean socks and boxers in my locker should I end up falling in water.
I keep a proper personal medical kit in my bag, it's got savlon, scissors, zinc tape and gauze, plasters and a pair of tweezers.
As weird as it sounds I have a pair of clean socks and boxers in my locker should I end up falling in water.
Edited by Jeebs, 20 July 2012 - 06:32 PM.
#45
Posted 20 July 2012 - 06:36 PM
As weird as it sounds I have a pair of clean socks and boxers in my locker should I end up falling in water.
It's good to have these, spare top and combats also
#46
Posted 20 July 2012 - 07:12 PM
Don't ever ever ever let your crewmate utter the Q word.
In my vehicle it's become punishable by skittles (ie, having to buy me a pack!)
True that!
We had an SC work with my team a few days ago and within an hour of finishing time we suddenly had a sudden death at a hospital in the neighbouring division and a high risk MFH from another county traced to my small corner of the division. Naturally as sergeant it was my job to magic up some police officers from somewhere, which proved to be a tough job because everyone (on my team of four that evening) was tied up. I managed to free up a couple of troops to have a look round for the MFH while I tried to get more information from the other force in order to try and narrow down the search area a bit as all the information that we had at the time was that his mobile was within an area covered by a 120` arc out to around 8km... In other words a huuuuuuuge area. Unfortunately the sudden death had to wait until nights came on.
Once we'd done the handover and I'd briefed the nights team on the MFH I jokingly said to my team "Right, which one of you numpties said the 'Q' word!?" and the SC meekly raised his hand... bless him! He is now aware that the buying of cakes is a lawful order!
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 07:21 PM
This! I've got one and it was invaluable. So much so I even bought one to be stored in our area car!
I made up my own little custody sheets so when I arrest someone and present to Custody Sgt I just read of the sheet. Ie: This is XX, he was arrested by XX at XX for XX. His arrest was necessary for XX and arrival at custody XX. Not need to flap, all one and my idea was considered "good" by one Custody Sgt!
I liked that idea that I made one myself, for the newer team members that haven't worked Prisioner Pickup much etc.
Nice one
#48
Posted 20 July 2012 - 07:47 PM
As weird as it sounds I have a pair of clean socks and boxers in my locker should I end up falling in water.
+1. Got a spare set of clothes (joggers/t-shirt) after there was a chance I was exposed to asbestos. I had to wear a set of custody clothes, which wasn't very flattering!
Also have a spare set of boot laces, just in case.
#49
Posted 20 July 2012 - 10:42 PM
Yea I've done the custody navy tshirt option, keep a spare wicker top and a thermal baselayer top in the locker just in case.
#50
Posted 20 July 2012 - 11:03 PM
I liked that idea that I made one myself, for the newer team members that haven't worked Prisioner Pickup much etc.
Nice one
Do you want me to email you mine as well?
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