TOP 100 THREADS :2006
| CHART | AUTHOR | DATE | THREAD | COMMENTS |
| 1 | Redmist | 09 May 2006 | Define "Diversity" | Redmist raises a good question |
| 2 | mj12cz | 04 May 2006 | Time to Ditch the Blue Cap Badge | a hugely popular discussion on an amazing subject |
| 3 | triage999 | 02 Jul 2006 | PCSO at 16........ | originally raised by pcsodan, triage999 now takes up the challenge |
| 4 | Uniform lover | 30 Jan 2006 | Application form Go Go Go! | a great thread on the early days of the application process |
| 5 | PCSO1 | 06 Sep 2005 | ASBO's | PCSO1 kicks off a chat on how and why ASBOs get done |
| 6 | ruffcut | 19 Apr 2005 | should pcso be given additional powers | this thread refuses to be buried and has proved popular with guests too |
| 7 | ess | 31 May 2006 | Power of Search | Power of Search for PCSOs, rumours and info here |
| 8 | satsuma | 25 Apr 2006 | Where do you....whilst on street patrol ? | a superb topic for rookie PCSOs to chime in on |
| 9 | sc24 | 24 Mar 2006 | Section 17 entry | PCSOs forcing entry to locked premises |
| 10 | Jimmy_bobby | 27 Feb 2006 | PCSO Response Car's! | can /should PCSOs patrol in vehicles? |
| 11 | BULLMAN | 08 Jun 2006 | HELP I CANT TAKE MUCH MORE | a low down on the street level reality of one PCSO finding it hard to do the job |
| 12 | Maka | 17 Apr 2006 | Colleague's lazy on uniform | scruffy or smart? which are you and why? |
| 13 | danielswindells | 20 Dec 2005 | lazy colleagues | total slackers (i.e-dont use radio well/constantly avoiding beat/ALWAYS taking long breaks/bad uniform) do you know anyone like this? |
| 14 | mj12cz | 14 Feb 2006 | And who says we don't need PPE? | so .. do PCSOs need PPE or not? |
| 15 | jojo1608 | 08 Jul 2006 | Part Time PCSO?? | can a PCSO go "part time" ? is it possible? |
| 16 | BULLMAN | 12 Jul 2006 | HANDCUFFS ARE COMING !!!!! SOON!!!! | handcuff topics must be one a penny on this site but who cares, that's what we're here for! |
| 17 | DANGEROUS TIGER | 05 Apr 2006 | DO YOU FEEL ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED AT YOUR POLICE STATION? | ante feeling among the majority of the serving police? what's the score? |
| 18 | 1985 | 02 Jan 2006 | S O C A P | 1985's awesome slideshow |
| 19 | V.P.C FOAD | 15 May 2006 | Passed Met Sift! | V.P.C FOAD struck a chord when he started this cheerful topic, plenty of posts here! |
| 20 | chrism | 11 Jul 2006 | Only a thought [PC's should complete one year as a PCSO] | chrism looks into his crystal ball ... COULD this be the future? |
| 21 | Pasty | 07 Jun 2006 | Losing the "Police" from the title | Pasty kicks off an almighty thread on whether we are PCSOs or CSOs |
| 22 | ecilop29 | 03 Jul 2006 | Which Force First had PCSOs??? | a great chat on who the very first PCSOs were |
| 23 | PCSO84 | 04 Jul 2006 | National PCSO Embarrassment | the whole purpose of the site is brought into question here by PCSO84 |
| 24 | Brettuk | 23 Mar 2006 | PCSO - Other Person Powers Of Arrest. | have you ever used OTHER PERSON POWERS OF ARREST? check in here if you have |
| 25 | geordieonline | 11 Jul 2006 | PCSO - Career move or just a stepping stone? | certainly differing opinions on this popular topic |
| 26 | mr black | 18 Jun 2006 | Minimum age? | does mr black realise what he's started here? both this and another related topic are great reading |
| 27 | Mali | 18 May 2006 | Banned from a problem spot | kids hanging around for years and PCSO intimidation is raised here |
| 28 | alihowe | 21 May 2006 | CS EXPOSURE! | as part of your training will you be exposed to CS? if so - what happens? |
| 29 | cautiousKaren | 23 Jun 2006 | New duties | cautiousKaren has just been informed that to rummage through bin bags to help id the fly-tipping offender is now part of her job |
| 30 | jedrick999 | 17 Jan 2006 | Community Street Wardens | seen Community Street Wardens on your patch? what do they do then? |
| 31 | Cooper | 10 Sep 2005 | Alcohol related powers | Big Brother chimes in with a cool summary of alcohol related powers for PCSOs |
| 32 | debshere | 10 Apr 2006 | bleep test 1 | well worth a look for total newbies and new applicants |
| 33 | frothy47 | 29 Jun 2006 | Alone or in pairs | PCSOs join and then after a honeymoon period, will eventually be patrolling on their own |
| 34 | Eviction Technician | 23 Apr 2004 | :shock: Hat Bands !!! | Resurrected by John Burnell it's still a mighty thread for 2006 |
| 35 | Telboy | 28 Feb 2006 | The Good Things We Do!! | positive vibes and actions of PCSOs |
| 36 | alihowe | 02 Aug 2005 | Stereotyping Teenagers | what are PCSOs to do when called to nuisance youths? |
| 37 | Nutjob | 09 Nov 2004 | Anyone here applying to join as a PC | still popular in 2006 this debate continues from all the way back in 2004 |
| 38 | MAGLITE | 09 Jun 2006 | PCSOS IN MANCHESTER ARE A INSIDOUS CANCER EATING AWAY GMP | comment on comments made by the Chairmanof the GMP Federation |
| 39 | leigh | 20 Jun 2006 | Michael Owen - PCSO!? | when leigh changed his profile template to subsilver he swore he saw Michael Owen |
| 40 | Woody_Dogg | 02 Feb 2006 | Injured on duty? | what happens if you get injured on duty? can you put a claim in? |
| 41 | triage999 | 01 Mar 2006 | How many of you work and live in the same area? | There are plus and minus points to this! But do you work where you live? |
| 42 | alihowe | 18 Oct 2005 | NEW MEMBERS | alihowe kicks off a fun thread on new members |
| 43 | Steve Gill | 24 Jan 2006 | Confusing Powers and Suggested Caution Wording | what is a suitable caution wording to say to suspect if we decide to actually arrest them? and more |
| 44 | smithster | 24 May 2006 | Recruitment issues and federation membership | smithster starts off by talking about specific skin colour and sexual preference in regard to recruitment |
| 45 | alihowe | 30 Mar 2006 | How long will you be a PCSO? | for all members who have been pounding the beat for a while |
| 46 | Big-Si | 05 Jul 2006 | Why we wear body armour | Big-Si sparks a great topic on stab vests |
| 47 | Denwar | 28 Dec 2004 | PCSO Supervisors | are there really PCSO supervisors out there? |
| 48 | triage999 | 11 Jul 2006 | Merger of police forces is scrapped | what do members think about the great merger in the sky being called off? |
| 49 | Fat Bloke | 12 Aug 2005 | How prison should be! What do you think? | a terrific thread on prisons and penalties |
| 50 | Jimmy_bobby | 18 Dec 2005 | PCSO’s arresting people?? | Sec 3 crim law 1967 and common law and even the new SOCA allows arrests by PCSOs, I think! or does it? |
| 51 | newey | 30 Mar 2006 | physical | newey has no clue as to what the 'physical' might involve |
| 52 | garfs | 08 May 2006 | 2nd Day on the Job and already feeling down | garfs gets tons of support from other members on a thorny problem |
| 53 | kingy | 07 Dec 2004 | Interview Advice | this 2004 thread has remained popular even through to 2006 |
| 54 | markluker | 31 Dec 2005 | Using your Any Persons powers! | have you ever been told that you shouldnt really use your any persons power as you have power to detain!? well? have you? |
| 55 | DANGEROUS TIGER | 23 Mar 2006 | OLDEST MALE / FEMALE P.C.S.O. | a cheerful topic on who is the oldest around here |
| 56 | Craig1582 | 30 May 2006 | Cycling | great topic on PCSO cycling |
| 57 | ali137 | 23 Apr 2006 | Help me with my UNIFORM please | great thread on PCSO uniform and accessories |
| 58 | 1985 | 20 Dec 2005 | WHY DO YOU ALL WORRY SO MUCH? | 1985 shows how to perform PCSO duty in the interests of your community and laid back with it |
| 59 | ali137 | 24 Apr 2006 | first week on borough has been a shamble. | a great issue to raise here by ali137 |
| 60 | dilly day dream | 26 Feb 2004 | LONE PATROLS | this must be the longest running thread on the site surely |
| 61 | micky | 20 Jan 2006 | You think you know your neighbourhood and powers? | a 20 question blitz by micky kicks off this healthy discussion |
| 62 | Timd130879 | 12 Jun 2006 | LAGLO PCSO'S... | is there a Lesbian and Gay Liaison Officer role for PCSO? |
| 63 | 1985 | 27 Jan 2006 | TAKE A STAND | Back in January 2006 1985 was pig sick of the slating from the papers |
| 64 | Victor | 05 Jul 2004 | Do you know any benefit for PCSO? | a popular discussion for sure |
| 65 | pcsonickp | 20 Jan 2006 | First Major Incident | have you been sent to the scene of a major incident? |
| 66 | Lieutenant fatman | 22 Sep 2004 | Roll Call | nice to see this ancient thread is still rolling along |
| 67 | tim419 | 18 May 2006 | 25000 PCSOs to replace PCs! | national papers in May 2006 trumpeted "25000 PCSOs to replace PCs!" |
| 68 | fairman | 30 Mar 2006 | recruitment | interesting thread where various members chime in with their progress in joining up as a PCSO |
| 69 | Big-Si | 20 Feb 2006 | LGPS your Union needs your help !!!! | Are you a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or know someone else who is? |
| 70 | 1985 | 01 Jan 2006 | HOW DIFFERENTLY ARE WE TREATED? | can your PCSOs access CIS or intel systems? if not then what is the reason? |
| 71 | benjrolls1 | 27 Jun 2006 | Discounts | Pizza Hut, Alton Towers, Dominos Pizza, Outback Steak Houses, where can I get a discount? |
| 72 | COBO | 22 Apr 2006 | Walking miles every shift | how to cope with walking in all weathers is a good topic for the forums |
| 73 | GMAN | 24 Sep 2006 | Federations response to advertising campaign | are the FED right to criticise the 2006 PCSO recruit campaign? |
| 74 | Jimmy_bobby | 24 Sep 2006 | Where will PCSO’s be in 10 years?? | great replies to a great poser from Jimmy_bobby |
| 75 | alihowe | 31 Mar 2005 | These kids are out of control!!! | kids out to cause mayhem! what's the answer? dispersal zones? |
| 76 | bagpuss | 6 Jun 2006 | Bleep Test 2 | another fabbo Bleep Test topic! |
| 77 | MrIncredible | 20 Nov 2004 | CSO AIR SUPPORT UNIT | would it be more practical to use a PCSO in Air Support duties, such as being an observer? |
| 78 | Maka | 10 Aug 2006 | PCSO's replacing station officers? | should PCSOs be posted to front offices of Police Stations? |
| 79 | Headset 57 | 22 Apr 2006 | BTP PCSO | lots of info on BTP PCSOing and when I say lots I mean LOTS!! |
| 80 | Martin0070 | 18 Dec 2004 | Black met coats | the dreaded blue coat issued to MET PCSOs is lambasted to destruction on this lively thread |
| 81 | Trip | 12 Sep 2006 | Hair length... | short hair? long hair? cropped? bun? frizzy? pony tail? what's right for PCSOs? |
| 82 | xskyxblue | 23 Sep 2006 | the wearing of a tie | you are issued with a tie .... but do you REALLY have to wear it? xskyxblue explains |
| 83 | Angua | 11 Aug 2004 | Caught on the Underground | can you travel the Underground without paying? YES or NO? |
| 84 | london-fem | 18 Sep 2006 | QUESTION [white males .. not wanted] | passed the application form BUT .. they dont want white males at the moment |
| 85 | triage999 | 3 Sep 2006 | Uniform too hot...... | the PCSO uniform just is not designed for a hot summer! what can we do? |
| 86 | markluker | 16 Jul 2005 | Public perception of PCSOs | do people think that PCSOs are a waste of space.... |
| 87 | falkor | 29 Oct 2005 | DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER | markluker's idol and for those of you that havent realised the little bit at the bottom of his posts is a classic dog saying! |
| 88 | Telboy | 12 Feb 2006 | Has anyone been able to go with regs in the response cars | some great posts on this topic by our very own Islington PCSO in the MET! |
| 89 | Hysteria | 4 Sep 2006 | Steve ' Crocodile Hunter ' Irwin RIP | a great salute to the legendary Steve IRWIN RIP mate |
| 90 | kentishman | 13 May 2005 | Confrontational or not ?? | are PCSOs working in a confrontational role .... OR NOT?? |
| 91 | jec | 12 Sep 2006 | Court appearances | have any pcsos appeared in court as witnesses? |
| 92 | udder | 15 Sep 2006 | Medical - Failed! [BMI] | did YOU fail the medical? Tune in here then!! |
| 93 | stu | 30 Nov 2004 | Essex Possy | a large contingent of the Essex brigade invaded the site at an early stage!! |
| 94 | sweetdee | 30 Aug 2006 | FORCE BADGE AND UNIFORM | which PCSOs look the part? those in the MET? Brighton? or what about Manchester? |
| 95 | Rachel | 26 Feb 2004 | Bad Feet Caused by Bad Boots | the very first and best topic on how to treat your feet as a PCSO! |
| 96 | clumsybob | 2 Sep 2004 | Bouncers to carry handcuffs | should Bouncers carry handcuffs? and errrr should PCSOs carry handcuffs? |
| 97 | tj49 | 18 Aug 2006 | WMP STILL NO STAB VESTS! | it is quite incredible to think that no WMP PCSOs are issued stab vests |
| 98 | dragon | 5 Aug 2004 | Warrant card holders | should PCSOs have official warrant card holders? or even unoffical? |
| 99 | digger | 1 Nov 2004 | WHY CAN'T PCSO's TRAIN AS SPECIAL CONSTABLES? | fair question! but what's the answer? |
| 100 | Wayne Gipps PCSO 7137 GD | 17 Oct 2004 | Cad operators.................GRR | do you have problems with the way CAD operators talk and deal with you? |
| 101 | Melysa | 18 Sep 2006 | View on Piercings... | tongue? belly? lip? nose? how many piercings can a PCSO have? |
| 102 | london-fem | 13 Sep 2006 | depression? | is the police the right career for somebody who suffers depression? |
| 103 | getbazza9710 | 11 Aug 2006 | PCSO Union | Should PCSO's have their own union to represent them ? |
| 104 | Hysteria | 14 Aug 2006 | PCSO ADVERT ON TV | what did you think of the National TV adverts to recruit more PCSOs? |
