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[g6bmy]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's for having the radio on too loud while i cleaned the car . I'm 42 for Gods sake .Heres the best bit i was warned to watch myself so i asked why ?? Let the games begin 

Sounds like the Wythenshawe Gestapo are out and about again.

[HolyCount]

Have you ever been picked up by the fuzz   No, but I have been grabbed by the balls 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Have you ever been picked up by the fuzz   No, but I have been grabbed by the balls 

 

[KillerWatt]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's....

Plastic to$$pots..they have no power..tell them to f*ck off.

[Welung666]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's....

Plastic to$$pots..they have no power..tell them to f*ck off.

I regularly do, got one round here thinks the's the rather' Chief Constable

[Turk]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's....

Plastic to$$pots..they have no power..tell them to f*ck off.

How long have they been around ?
I had one wander up and check my tax whilst I was waiting at traffic lights late one sunday evening. He examined my tax disc and then announced, in his best Dixon of Dock Green manner, "Ok sir, all in order...carry on !" and then wandered off.
I thought :-?.  My tax had expired the day before and I was waiting for him to advise me. I had the documentation and payment in the glove box to get it sorted the next working day but he was totally oblivious to the expired disc.
Must have been quite a few years back as it was in the days when you had a week or so to get it sorted, and that's a good while back. I'd say approaching 20 years ago. Were there Hobby Bobbies that long ago ?
He definately wasn't a full timer.

[HolyCount]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's....

Plastic to$$pots..they have no power..tell them to f*ck off.

How long have they been around ?
I had one wander up and check my tax whilst I was waiting at traffic lights late one sunday evening. He examined my tax disc and then announced, in his best Dixon of Dock Green manner, "Ok sir, all in order...carry on !" and then wandered off.
I thought :-?.  My tax had expired the day before and I was waiting for him to advise me. I had the documentation and payment in the glove box to get it sorted the next working day but he was totally oblivious to the expired disc.
Must have been quite a few years back as it was in the days when you had a week or so to get it sorted, and that's a good while back. I'd say approaching 20 years ago. Were there Hobby Bobbies that long ago ?
He definately wasn't a full timer.

Think you are thhinking of a Special -- PCSO's have only been around 5 or 6 years.

Specials (commonly called Hobby Bobbies) have been in existance since before the regular force instituted by Peel.

[Pitchfork]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's....

Plastic to$$pots..they have no power..tell them to f*ck off.

How long have they been around ?
I had one wander up and check my tax whilst I was waiting at traffic lights late one sunday evening. He examined my tax disc and then announced, in his best Dixon of Dock Green manner, "Ok sir, all in order...carry on !" and then wandered off.
I thought :-?.  My tax had expired the day before and I was waiting for him to advise me. I had the documentation and payment in the glove box to get it sorted the next working day but he was totally oblivious to the expired disc.
Must have been quite a few years back as it was in the days when you had a week or so to get it sorted, and that's a good while back. I'd say approaching 20 years ago. Were there Hobby Bobbies that long ago ?
He definately wasn't a full timer.

Think you are thhinking of a Special -- PCSO's have only been around 5 or 6 years.

Specials (commonly called Hobby Bobbies) have been in existance since before the regular force instuted by Peel.

My son-in-law was a Special & liked it so much he signed up full time & now drives the area car around Alton in Hampshire

[HolyCount]

Just been rollocked by 3 pcso's....

Plastic to$$pots..they have no power..tell them to f*ck off.

How long have they been around ?
I had one wander up and check my tax whilst I was waiting at traffic lights late one sunday evening. He examined my tax disc and then announced, in his best Dixon of Dock Green manner, "Ok sir, all in order...carry on !" and then wandered off.
I thought :-?.  My tax had expired the day before and I was waiting for him to advise me. I had the documentation and payment in the glove box to get it sorted the next working day but he was totally oblivious to the expired disc.
Must have been quite a few years back as it was in the days when you had a week or so to get it sorted, and that's a good while back. I'd say approaching 20 years ago. Were there Hobby Bobbies that long ago ?
He definately wasn't a full timer.

Think you are thhinking of a Special -- PCSO's have only been around 5 or 6 years.

Specials (commonly called Hobby Bobbies) have been in existance since before the regular force instuted by Peel.

My son-in-law was a Special & liked it so much he signed up full time & now drives the area car around Alton in Hampshire

Many do.  As opposed to PCSO's who have very little (if any) powers, a Special has all the powers and responsibilities of a regular officer and is a police officer whether on or off duty.

The one Turk met must have been a bit of a twonk !!!!

[Mr Skrunts]

How long have they been around ?
I had one wander up and check my tax whilst I was waiting at traffic lights late one sunday evening. He examined my tax disc and then announced, in his best Dixon of Dock Green manner, "Ok sir, all in order...carry on !" and then wandered off.
I thought :-?.  My tax had expired the day before and I was waiting for him to advise me. I had the documentation and payment in the glove box to get it sorted the next working day but he was totally oblivious to the expired disc.
Must have been quite a few years back as it was in the days when you had a week or so to get it sorted, and that's a good while back. I'd say approaching 20 years ago. Were there Hobby Bobbies that long ago ?
He definately wasn't a full timer.

Haha.

In 1984 I had a new Astra Gte delivered to my house before August 1st.  I went out to fill up with patrol ready for work at 12:20am and this huge copper spotted me at the filling station, he walked out with his book in hand and taking noyes, he then checked his watch and had to turn arround and walk away with his tail between his lwgs.

Was sooooooooo funny.

[Turk]

Specials   That's the name I was looking for.
Oh yes, the one I had was "Special" alright, with his big rather torch, peering at the disc. Didn't even look at the rest of the car or a friendly "within alcohol breath smelling range" chat. 
I remember thinking if this is the crime fighter of the future...were in trouble. 

[JamesV6CDX]

a Special has all the powers and responsibilities of a regular officer and is a police officer whether on or off duty.

Indeed that's correct - the public seem to have a huge confusion between Special Constables and PCSO's.

I'm not entirely sure why to be honest, as PCSO's wear a distinctive blue uniform in most Forces.

Wheras Specials (certainly in forces I know of) get issued with exactly the same kit as full time officers.

I think the main reason for the confusion is because the Special Constabulary is not particularly well publicised.

Most SCs I know have joined for the right reasons and do a supurb job. Obviously you can get some bad apples, but this happens with just about any profession...

[SJKOO01]

What happens if you are disabled, are you still expected to get out of the car?

i suppose it would depend if you were on sticks  or wheel chair bound.

I'm a disabled driver, and when I've been pulled over I will always wait till them come over to me.  They pulled me I didn't ask them !!.
And if it's raining why would I want to get wet  .

As has been said before, open your window just enough to hear them, and if they are plain-clothes and in a unmarked car, you've every right to ask to see their warrent card up close to see their number and name.

And if in any doubt make a note of the cars Reg number, and till them your phoing the Police now to confirm who they are ?.  If their not genuine they'll be the one's probably doing a runner !!.

Again as said before, you could always have a A4 size paper in large text saying something on it like; Please show me your badge, and I'll phone the Police to confirm your a genuine officer. Only then will I continue this conversation if you are.

Oh and if you think that a marked car or uniformed officer looks suspect, you still have the right to ask them for identification as well.

Will we need to keep a look out for you on Police Camera Stop, or Police interceptors in the future then ??!!       - Just joking.

 

[HolyCount]

Best thing is to sit and wait. Think of it from the officers point of view (especially if he is less experienced than some) ... a driver leaping out of the car might be aggressive, and the officer might over-react. If stopped by the police, stay passive. TBH they will do whatever they intend doing, one way or the other, so it might as well be done with as little excitment as possible.

[Entwood]

Best thing is to sit and wait. Think of it from the officers point of view (especially if he is less experienced than some) ... a driver leaping out of the car might be aggressive, and the officer might over-react. If stopped by the police, stay passive. TBH they will do whatever they intend doing, one way or the other, so it might as well be done with as little excitment as possible.

Agree wholeheartedly ... and especially if in the States .. or any other country that has armed police !!!  They EXPECT you to remain seated with your hands on the steering wheel.. so they can se what you are doing .... If you were to leap out of the car you are likely to get shot !!

Now I know we are talking UK police ... but the principle is the same ... sit calmly and await instructions. If you doubt the Officers .. ask for credentials.