@RoamingRoyston Will be?
They are already. Front line officers have been feeling the strain for years.
Why do you think we have a recruitment and retention problem?!
@Rich_Cooke1 2016/7 - traffic, my record was x3 drink / drug drives in an 8 hour shift and we regularly would get x2 in quite easily.
Now, we have limited custody space. No transport. Longer waits in custody and Connect.
I would be lucky to not need overtime to deal with x1 arrest.
@01DWO@Clappers2020 Yep.
The design recently changed but are still comfortable and better than shirt and tie.
The only time we wear shirt and tie with solo kit is for ceremonial events.
@cookmandy I understand the concern. Clear policies and understandings between Ambo and Police ensure we are not replacing them. When ambo arrive, we hand over to them.
It's about getting a defib and trained personel to a casualty asap.
This is a good thing.
@ConstableChaos@BBCWatchdog@MartinSLewis Wish ours was the same.
Mrs Landrover was £500(ish) last year.
Renewal quote - £1400!
Best I could find was £890.
Most insurers were between £1200-£2500...
@01DWO @SgtMattB @JJSharpers Speak to a FED rep and ask them to help you.
Many supervisors aren't aware of the types of leave available and who can authorise it.
@PCWibble @IanGilb99062610 I have a large supply, if you want one (or a dozen) drop me a PM and i'll stick them in the post.
Thanks for helping us out.... !