Hi all

Im still in my probation and therefore cant apply for any specialist roles however I do have aspirations to eventually go into the TAU/ support unit role and TFU ARV Ive put my name down to help out at one of their PSU requalification courses throwing wooden blocks at them etc.
Do people think this is a good way of getting my face known etc.

haha v cynical Penbwich, you're right though.

No im not level 2 trained, Im Common standard trained. I know you mean stan, what I was thinking was this sort of thing would give me the opportunity to chat to the instructors and people on PSU/TAU.  I understand what your saying about being imaginative.
Im currently just over 13 month in the job and obviously on section, im proactive and busy ive just had review and there wasnt a bad thing on it my sgt thinks im capable and level headed.
I personally think I would struggle in my role to put a mini operation together I understand the sentiment of what your saying though.

Equal ops isn't the way forward??

Never mnd matti, you could always try sleeping your way into the job instead.................

Good coppers don't seem to do anything 'special' to set themselves apart.

That is, they just get on with the job, are approachable, friendly (but not so friendly that it looks like they want to crawl up our bums) and professional.

They don't moan excessively, have a good sense of humour and when you hear them shout for assistance on the radio, you know they need it and haven't 'panicked'.

Basically if you've got a good head on your shoulders and work hard, then you'll set yourself apart without trying.  Oh, and don't crash too many patrol cars........unless you can do so in a variety of very funny ways.