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PSNI - Questions and concerns in GV and the job

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  • #52
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    pandabear97 wrote: »
    Hi guys. Bit of a different request but I'm fond of the odd night out and was just wondering if it's discouraged ect. if you are a serving officer? Cheers
    Not in the slightest. I see more peelers on the town than i do civvies. Just dont be getting yourself into trouble and getting scooped. Its awkward in front of the custody sergeants....


  • #53
    pandabear97
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭pandabear97


    Thanks that 's good to hear. Not really one for trouble on nights out but it's the easiest way to get some action while single...


  • #54
    takodah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭takodah


    Social media:
    How many other people need to remove their name from the online world! Did a google search. You can find me on Facebook (fully private tho)
    YouTube channels
    SoundCloud
    Instagram
    Linked in
    And a few other things.

    If successful I am thinking of wiping the whole lot. All of it’s private at the minute but you can still see my name. Anyone having similar thoughts ?


  • #55
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    takodah wrote: »
    Social media:
    How many other people need to remove their name from the online world! Did a google search. You can find me on Facebook (fully private tho)
    YouTube channels
    SoundCloud
    Instagram
    Linked in
    And a few other things.

    If successful I am thinking of wiping the whole lot. All of it’s private at the minute but you can still see my name. Anyone having similar thoughts ?

    Change your name :D

    I've seen quite a few friends do it; either in police or ambulance service.

    Keep everything private and you should be good.


  • #56
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    takodah wrote: »
    Social media:
    How many other people need to remove their name from the online world! Did a google search. You can find me on Facebook (fully private tho)
    YouTube channels
    SoundCloud
    Instagram
    Linked in
    And a few other things.

    If successful I am thinking of wiping the whole lot. All of it’s private at the minute but you can still see my name. Anyone having similar thoughts ?

    If you change your name make a dummy account, no real photos, put lives in england or someplace etc. Then forget about it. Use a dummy email to set it up then forget about.


  • #57
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    Homer01 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Social media:
    How many other people need to remove their name from the online world! Did a google search. You can find me on Facebook (fully private tho)
    YouTube channels
    SoundCloud
    Instagram
    Linked in
    And a few other things.

    If successful I am thinking of wiping the whole lot. All of it’s private at the minute but you can still see my name. Anyone having similar thoughts ?

    Change your name :D

    I've seen quite a few friends do it; either in police or ambulance service.

    Keep everything private and you should be good.

    I remember being on facebook thinking "who is that" when a friend changed their name lol.


  • #58
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41149550

    As we have been talking about social media, I figured this article from today was quite relevant.

    It doesn't say why exactly the officer was arrested but probably acts as a good reminder for us to be extremely careful about the things we post.


  • #59
    Timetravel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Timetravel


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41149550

    As we have been talking about social media, I figured this article from today was quite relevant.

    It doesn't say why exactly the officer was arrested but probably acts as a good reminder for us to be extremely careful about the things we post.

    The whole thing was blown out of proportion really


  • #60
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Timetravel wrote: »
    The whole thing was blown out of proportion really

    Probably, although it doesn't really say what happened in that article.


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  • #61
    Timetravel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Timetravel


    Timetravel wrote: »
    The whole thing was blown out of proportion really

    ill pm you


  • #62
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41149550

    As we have been talking about social media, I figured this article from today was quite relevant.

    It doesn't say why exactly the officer was arrested but probably acts as a good reminder for us to be extremely careful about the things we post.

    Not sure if related...

    http://news.sky.com/story/psni-hired-cybersecurity-firm-to-unmask-twitter-critics-of-chief-constable-11012405


  • #63
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Was he charged?


  • #64
    takodah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭takodah


    Not trying to fear munger at all.
    I know someone in the prison service who says that the media plays down the threat. Are incidents like the one here on security services ? Or is it paramilitary fued related? BBC never states.

    Larne: Shots fired into bedroom as children sleep
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41227327


  • #65
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    takodah wrote: »
    Not trying to fear munger at all.
    I know someone in the prison service who says that the media plays down the threat. Are incidents like the one here on security services ?  Or is it paramilitary fued related? BBC never states.

    Larne: Shots fired into bedroom as children sleep
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41227327
    We wont know. The PSNI wont come out and say it was a member of security forces because it puts them at risk. Best to let them think they targeted an innocent family. Its most likely part of fued though, happens quite often.


  • #66
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    I've only heard a bit of news today but was it not clearly intimated by Supernintendo Darrin Jones that it was part of feuding in Larne?

    Also the unnamed occupant of the house spoke to reporters; would that be likely if it was an attack on police, etc.?


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  • #67
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    takodah wrote: »
    Not trying to fear munger at all.
    I know someone in the prison service who says that the media plays down the threat. Are incidents like the one here on security services ? Or is it paramilitary fued related? BBC never states.

    Larne: Shots fired into bedroom as children sleep
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41227327

    The threat level for NI related terrorism is rated as SEVERE for a reason....


  • #68
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    https://www.mi5.gov.uk/threat-levels


  • #69
    jwhdkl5736
    Registered Users Posts: 492 ✭✭jwhdkl5736


    People we discussing declaring their memberships of the orange order and I assume the AOH etc at the end of GV. Can I ask, what're the implications for such declarations? Are you compelled to disclose these details? Would you potentially be prevented from certain roles because of these previous (and maybe defunct) associations?


  • #70
    scuba lad
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭scuba lad


    What is the job really like?
    Heard moral is pretty low...is this just in some districts or the gendral feeling in response?


  • #71
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    scuba lad wrote: »
    What is the job really like?
    Heard moral is pretty low...is this just in some districts or the gendral feeling in response?
    In one word, demanding. Its no secret that its a high stress job, not just with the workload and shift work, but also with the threat level. Second guessing everyone you come into contact with, assessing a situation before getting out of your vehicle, checking your own vehicle for an IED. It all adds up!
    Morale is low. Lower than the police numbers which is saying something. We're headed for less that 6000 officers in the next few years, but the demand for police is still higher than ever. Response shift pattern is pants but hopefully may be changing, which would increase morale slightly.
    However, having said all that, I wouldnt change my job for anything. I love it. I love the satisfaction of helping people. I LOVE catching burglars, drug dealers etc. The buzz outweighs the negative parts of the job. Anyone joining should realistically expect the job to be stressful and busy.


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  • #72
    scuba lad
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭scuba lad


    Thankyou Majgreen..a good honest account of what its really llike. I heard of a few people just joining for the good pay /pension but couldnt heck it so jack it in. Response back to 12hr shifts maybe?


  • #73
    scuba lad
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭scuba lad


    I assume your working im Belfast?
    Just wondering if its as stressful out in the sticks?


  • #74
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    I can't really speak for the country bais but I'm sure they still have their moments


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