Analysis
‘I just thought everyone could do it – but I was taken to one side and told this isn’t normal’
This is PCSO Andy Pope, among a tiny percentage of the population known as a super-recogniser and who has the remarkable ability to recognise and remember a face, even after only a brief encounter. Here, he tells Police Oracle about his gift and how it's helping unite three forces in locating offenders across the West Midlands' transport network.
Job of the week
Police Constable
- Falkland Islands Government
- The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.
- £28,982 - £38,185 per annum depending on qualifications and experience with an additional 10% Flexible Duty Allowance.
This role is varied and rewarding but also challenging, it will provide opportunities to develop both personally and professionally and help shape the future of the Royal Falkland Islands Police. Applicants should have established policing skills and experience within a UK police service of at least 10 years or more and should not be more than 36 months out of policing and hold a full, clean driving licence.
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