Police Training
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I wonder how many of our Joe Public still have this image of the Plod-on-a-bike in their minds, instead of the more up-to-date one posted above?
I once had a policeman, just like those in this picture, arrive at my flat on a sit-up-and-beg bike, again like in the picture. Unfortunately he wasn't come to exchange pleasantries with me - he'd come to take a statement from me on a motoring offence, for which I was later prosecuted
. At least I was able to tell him I was a cyclist too, and show him my bike, which he duly complimented me on. And he didn't have to chase me - on or off the bike!
I once had a policeman, just like those in this picture, arrive at my flat on a sit-up-and-beg bike, again like in the picture. Unfortunately he wasn't come to exchange pleasantries with me - he'd come to take a statement from me on a motoring offence, for which I was later prosecuted
. At least I was able to tell him I was a cyclist too, and show him my bike, which he duly complimented me on. And he didn't have to chase me - on or off the bike!
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
At least they are wearing their helmets 
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That was the day when they wore proper uniforms that IMHO generated wide spread respect, an iconic image of the British bobby and fear in any crims who saw them, or only at the last minute, as they were black not stupid hi viz alerting all crims that they were being pursued. I guess many police men and women wouldn't fit into them these days anyway. Very smart.
.That was the day when they wore proper uniforms that IMHO generated wide spread respect, an iconic image of the British bobby and fear in any crims who saw them, or only at the last minute, as they were black not stupid hi viz alerting all crims that they were being pursued. I guess many police men and women wouldn't fit into them these days anyway. Very smart.
Log on to www.ipmba.org for a serious and informed view of police cycle training. The online Newsletter includes a fair few pieces about UK police and paramedic cyclists
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Vikeonabike
CC Neighbourhood Police Constable
- Location
- Bourne, Lincolnshire
Those were the days. Empty your pockets might elicit a truncheon, whistle, notebook and maybe a pencil. Nowadays coppers seem to carry more armament than a Class 42 Destroyer and radio equipment that wouldn't disgrace GCHQ.
It makes the slimmest PC look like a porker and I really wouldn't want to come off a bike with all that on me ... I really don't think it help makes them as approachable and the co-operation of the mildly non-criminal classes is surely key to effective policing?
It makes the slimmest PC look like a porker and I really wouldn't want to come off a bike with all that on me ... I really don't think it help makes them as approachable and the co-operation of the mildly non-criminal classes is surely key to effective policing?
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Vikeonabike
CC Neighbourhood Police Constable
- Location
- Bourne, Lincolnshire
StuartG said:
Have to agree with this to a certain extent. Generally I carry on my belt, cuffs, PAVA spray, baton, velcro leg restraints, ticket books (in pouch), first aid kit and plasti cuffs. I have my radio attached to my stab vest, flash LED torch that flashes blue and red too. Headcam either attached to my shoulder or to my helmet (oooer missus). I also have a Blackberry with me for the obvious phone calls, checking incidents etc. That's before you get to the stuff in my panniers. Including Spit hood, big metal box of paper work, more tickets, wet weather gear etc.
Added to the fact that I am 6' tall a with a big bushy beard, you wouldn't think that I am too approachable. Luckily for me I'm on a bike...(or motorbike) and the kids love that, so they always come over to say hello. Everybody on my patch knows my nickname and that I don't have a problem with dealing with people who want to get physical and I can sit and have a coffee with Mrs Miggins discussing what we can do about her neighbours unruly behaviour.
The key to effective Policing is being able to build confidence from the bottom up. I spend a lot of my time during the day with local schools and youth groups, not just as PC Viking but also as "The Viking". When the kids have confidence in you the parents start to trust you and you can go along way on that.
What could I do to improve....anyone want to buy me a Cannodale Badboy speacial edition in White...The kids would love that...and an OCC chopper in Battenburg.
John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
- Location
- Crewe
Is it PC gone mad?
I live in Northants and I find it quite disapointing that a measure of this sort has been delayed due to the training being delayed - If it is due to cost then that is a nonsense - probabably costs less than maintaing and fuelling a couple of cars for 2 days - if it is due to not being able to source training then there is obviously something wrong with the whole way this has been planned and strategic thinking at the top - Northampton is ideal for this sort of initiative - not so big that cycling anywhere is much of a problem and a lot of estates that would benifit from the visibility and accessability of cycle mounted police
Tinuts
Wham Bam Helmet Cam
- Location
- London, UK.
chillyuk said:
or, indeed, London ones. I caught sight of a bunch of cycling coppers on the pavement in Acton, W3.
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Vikeonabike
CC Neighbourhood Police Constable
- Location
- Bourne, Lincolnshire
Depends what they were doing on the pavement...If i's getting from A-B at normal riding pace, then that's wrong...if however they are doing less than walking pace and obviously not going from A-B then they could have a million different reasons for being on the pavement.Tinuts said:
Met coppers/PCSO's are all trained to PSC standards before they go out on bikes.