Pc452 Dave McGarry

Police Officer of 16 years, doing his best to hold things together out there in middle England. Trying to stay positive but it’s not that easy.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Todays highlights include a verbal domestic over who was going to cook dinner. Both parties wanted to cook and had to ring the police to come after being unable to resolve the issue themselves.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

I really lost my motivation for Twitter during lockdown. I’m going to give it another go though and try to get it back. I am still here though, alive and well.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

That sign worked a treat then! 🙄

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

I’m pretty glad I’m on an early shift today to avoid the inevitable football related issues this evening. I’m not so happy about an early shift tomorrow where we’ll be picking up the pieces of tonight.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Jobs attended last shift were siblings arguing over who would move a box, housemates arguing over cupboard space and an argument over who was using the bathroom next. Mostly these incidents had resolved themselves before we arrived but we still need to attend and record them.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Things weren’t too busy last night, although amongst lots of other things, we did have a glassing, a number of large fights and lots of domestic assaults. Those were serious incidents but it’s normally a lot worse, especially with the football on.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Just been changed at short notice to a late shift tomorrow instead of an early. Someone said it might be busy tomorrow night for some reason. Football and alcohol can make an interesting combination for some people. I’ll let you know how it went. You might need to wish me luck.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Seem to be dealing with more stabbings than ever these days. The one yesterday was a dispute between two rival groups of youths that escalated. The fact the victim is going to be okay is more luck than anything else. The suspects are known and should be arrested soon though.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

@BoBeaumontx They’re majestic 😂

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Whilst continuing my rock & roll lifestyle in Homebase today, a man comes up to me who seems pleased to see me & says it’s been ages since we last saw each other. I spoke with him briefly but I have no idea who he was. Still don’t! Awkward & also slightly scary!

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

@GoodersFMS 😂😂

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

@GoodersFMS I normally go to B&Q but was in the neighbourhood and needed some bark and a kitchen bin 🙄

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Thanks for all your likes and comments. It’s good to be back 😀

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Good evening. I’ve not been online for some time but I’ve decided to try to make a come back. Just wondering if anyone is still listening. Let me know 👍

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Good morning everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve been on here. Personal reasons but it’s all good. Hope you’re all well and have a great day.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

@coleford102 I knew what you meant

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

Early shift today. After all these years, I still hate getting up early to get into work at 7am.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

@hg11768 I was fine. Just a cough and no other symptoms. I hope you’re feeling better now.

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

So it’s the last day of self isolating today and guess what, I developed a persistent cough. Another 7 days off work making 21 in total when I may not actually have the virus & could have been fit to work!

[Pc452 Dave McGarry @PCDaveMcGarry]

I’ve been a bit quiet recently as I’ve taken a new role advising, supporting & helping victims, making sure they get the right help as & when they need it. Hoping the change will also help me recharge my batteries a bit after 15 years out on the streets on the front line.

[Jody Smith @JodySmithNFL]

This is my son, Brandon. Today is his 12th Birthday. I can’t give him the party he deserves but Brandon loves geography.

He would love it if you would RT or reply where you are so he can mark it on his map.