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garfs.... · Guest

Hello All

I had my second proper day on the job Yesterday, Sunday 7 May, and already got verbal abuse from people in cars(a guy in his BMW X5 esp), glass bottles thrown at me by cowards in the pub who then ran away, Lots of Youths Causing Annoyance, and all on my second day.

I hope it gets better. I intend to get projects and initiatives going in the area and get myself known, but I wonder if people even want me there. (We are the first CSO's there)

But alas, I'll give it my best shot. Do lots of you get the same all the time?

Garfs

Maka · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 12:18 pm Post subject:

Hi garfs,

i'm sorry you are getting this abuse, where I work we don't have any problems(well very rarely), all I can say is take down the vrm of the BMW and get it looked into(talk to your skipper), I myself got abuse on my first day by some youths, but it doesn't bother me, im the one making something out of my life not them!.

Hope it get's better for you!, hang in there!. Smile

The good people out there make it worth while.

Garfs. · Guest

Hey Maka

Thanks for the encouragement. Lets just hope it gets better. I am keen to put the work in.

ALl the BEst
Garfs

jedrick999 · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject:

Stay with it those people are just worthless human's with no brains and life to live LOl

Just think when you get stuck people will know you and thankyou for your effots

and dont take it to heart they are shoutinge.t.c. @ the uniform not you as a person
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stu · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 1:39 pm Post subject:

As you get more pcso's in your area it should make it a little easier as people will get to know you and your role more, stay with it mate Smile

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dizzy · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 1:40 pm Post subject:

Dont let it get you down, Sad

espessialy if you are the first PCSOs in the area .. Shocked

Take it one day at a time , let them get to know you ....and .then it will start happening . Laughing

DANGEROUS TIGER · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

Hi garfs,

I know that getting grief so quickly is not pleasant, but at least you have already seen and understood the down side of the job.

You will always get days like this, but the vast majority will be better, especially as you get to know more people.

Ignore the people that give you grief, as best you can, but always be ready to take car indexes of abuse hurlers. Our force follows them up and gives them a warning.

You will stop feeling down, and begin to enjoy the job before too long.

Keep posting, and good luck to you.
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CIDB · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 11:23 pm Post subject:

Hang in there dude.

Hysteria · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 11:48 pm Post subject:

It will get better just hang on in there

garfs.. · Guest

Hi Everyone

Thanks for all the replies and encouragement.

I guess I knew the abuse was definately going to come so I should just get over it. I'm in again this week so hopefully I'll be able to go and get myself known to different members of the community.

I'll keep people posted on how I get on if you like.

All the best
Garfs

jedrick999 · Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 3:07 pm Post subject:

Grafs why not join up and become one of the great wonderful members of this site its free all you need is a email address

All the best for this wekk and get stuck in!
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garfs. · Guest

I have resigtered but was unable to post as a member so had to post as a guest.

This week has been slightly better, just the odd comment here and there but nothing I cant get over Rolling Eyes

mj12cz · Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Re

kipper · Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

The one requirement not mentioned in the PCSO role profile - Thick Skin required.
Stick at it, you may be new at it but remember that you are also new to the public in your area. Its a case of getting to know them and them you. Have a sharp eye and a sharp pencil and an open ear.

I had a six month settling in period with the same kind of treatment as a PCSO because we were the first deployed in the area.
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alihowe · Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject:

Hi Garfs,

I'm sorry you're having a rough time of it at the moment Crying or Very sad

After a while you won't even notice some of the ignorant people out there, it will go straight over your head. It's horrible at first and we as human beings shouldn't have to endure that sort of behaviour Twisted Evil

I'm lucky that in 2 and half years I only had the odd comment and didn't suffer like you seem to be suffering. Just lucky I suppose Confused

People will get used to seeing you on the streets and before you know it they'll be pleased to see you around. Promise! Hang on in there Wink

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