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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115   
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Are GCSEs easier to pass than ‘O’ levels I know they're 'different’ though in analysis they do appear to be easier than ‘O’ levels, such as we were told 5 ‘O’level passes put you in the top 15% of the country? Whereas now you are in 65% of the country. You have also to remember that a D at ‘O’level was a fail but by less than 5%. whereas now an E is a pass in GCSE.
Also, we were not allowed to take anything into the exam at all for an ‘O’level paper, now for many exams, you are allowed to take in study notes. To achieve a good ‘O’ level grade, you needed a solid, properly understood and learned body of work such as achieved by hard work and revision; rather than a good short term memory and conscientious approach to coursework which seems to be the GCSE way. My teaching subject was the English Language and I would say the GCSE paper is definitely easier. Also, there is a set pass mark wit GCSE’s, whereas ‘O’ levels the pass mark varied so a select percentage of pupils got each grade. Intelligence has NOT increased over the last 30 years, but pass rates have, therefore if they are easier to pass they are easier full stop. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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28th Aug 2019 2:16pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
PCSOs may, subject to permission from their force, carry handcuffs and leg restraints which are both governed by the Criminal Law Act 1967 or common law and can be used in the same manner as a constable. They may use them for detaining or arresting a person using reasonable force under the powers listed. There are four forces at present whose PCSOs are currently carrying handcuffs (BTP, Dyfed-Powys Police, North Wales Police, South Wales Police). PCSOs are also lawfully authorised to carry CS spray and a baton when on duty, although none have yet been provided by any Chief Officer of any Police Force.[18]
A PCSO of the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) talking to a member of the public whilst on duty. Note the plain blue band on his hat. PCSOs have a number of other powers and abilities that they may exercise in the course of their duty:[63] General power of a constable to seize property[64] Issue fixed penalty notices (FPN) for littering, breach of dog control orders and cycling on a footpath Require name and address where they have reason to believe a person has committed a road traffic offence, a 'relevant offence', a licensing offence, an act of anti-social behaviour or is in possession of a controlled drug Confiscate alcohol from persons in designated places and from under 18s, or anyone considered involved in supplying under 18s with alcohol Seize and dispose of tobacco from under 16s Seize (controlled) drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Enter and search premises to save life or prevent serious damage to property Seize vehicles used to cause alarm, distress or annoyance (s.59 Police Reform Act 2002) Remove abandoned vehicles Stop bicycles Control traffic Carry out road checks Place traffic signs Enforce cordoned areas under the Terrorism Act 2000 Photograph people away from a police station Stop and search in an authorised area under the Terrorism Act 2000 if authorised and supervised by a police officer A PCSO of the British Transport Police on duty at Newport railway station Certain additional powers which may be assigned to PCSOs by the chief constable (or commissioner in London), but which vary from force to force, include:[63] Detain a person suspected to have committed an offence or an act of anti-social behaviour. Detain a person who does not provide their name and address when required[65] Detain a person who fails to provide details or complies with orders of a PCSO. Use reasonable force in relation to a detained person or to prevent a detained person making off. This may involve the use of handcuffs and leg restraints if the PCSO has been issued with and authorised to use them. Issue penalty notices for disorder (PND), truancy, excluded pupils found in public places, dog fouling, graffiti and flyposting Power of a constable to issue an FPN under section 68 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (fixed penalty notice in respect of failure to comply with public space protection order)[66] Power to direct someone to leave a dispersal zone and/or seize property in relation to suspected ASB[67] All the powers of a Traffic Warden Enforce bylaws Deal with begging. This involves requiring the person to stop begging as well as providing their name and address to the PCSO Enforce certain licensing offences Search detained people for dangerous items i.e. weapons and/or items that could effect an escape from the PCSO Disperse groups and remove under 16s to their place of residence Remove children contravening bans imposed by a curfew notice to their place of residence Remove truants to designated premises Search for alcohol and tobacco Enforce park trading offences Enter licensed premises (limited) Stop vehicles for testing Direct traffic for the purposes of escorting abnormal loads Deal with parking offences including giving fines Individual chief constables or commissioners can increase the discretionary powers their PCSOs use from the existing list.[68] PCSO powers were further increased by the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 statute. This provided them with powers such as the power of a constable under Section 19 of PACE to seize any suspected criminal property or property suspected of being used in crime [64] and further traffic FPN powers.[69] Expansion of powers The proposed Policing and Crime Bill 2016 sets out dramatic expansions to the role of PCSO. Section 28(4)(a) states a PCSO will be able to be designated with "any power or duty of a constable (other than a power or duty specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3B excluded powers and duties)". These excluded powers would be: Any power or duty of a constable to make an arrest (under s24 PACE 1984) Any power or duty of a constable to stop and search an individual or a vehicle or other thing The power of a constable, under section 36(4) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, to perform the functions of a custody officer at a designated police station if a custody officer is not readily available to perform them Any power that is exercisable only by a constable of a particular rank Any power of a constable under (a) the Terrorism Act 2000; (b)the Terrorism Act 2006; (c)the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008; (d)the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011; (e)the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 Any power of a constable under the Official Secrets Act 1911 to 1989 The power of a constable to make an application on behalf of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis under section 6 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (applications for interception warrants) This bill received Royal Assent on 31 January 2017 and was subsequently passed into law[70] |
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28th Aug 2019 2:34pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
big problem is alack of enforcement if most police fores are missing 500 + offices you can only in one place at time
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28th Aug 2019 2:57pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3351  
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In England and Wales we now have around 20,000 fewer old bill than in 2010. The last time the numbers were this low was in 1981. Nineteen eighty bloomin ' one! It's no wonder people think they can get away with crappy behaviour. Our Police force are too overworked to do anything about it. Not to mention underpaid and demoralised.
Boris has 'promised' to restore the 20,000 Cameron and May got rid of but taking into consideration the crime and population growth in the same period I can't see it being anywhere near enough. Hope I'm proved wrong. |
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28th Aug 2019 4:29pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20652
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Around here they don't want to get out and about enough low numbers or high. All they do is stay in the cities all the time.
Visiting fast food outlets etc. No I'm not stereotyping, but you just don't see them in rural areas and nor do most of them want to be either. How can they even enforce anything if they've got stupid little cars not even capable of getting to most areas. Neighbouring counties manage to get proper vehicles, not this force.  TheThunder Rolls🇬🇧🇺🇸
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28th Aug 2019 4:59pm |
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| NoDo$h Member Since: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Buried in deer guts in Dorset Posts: 972 
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You in my neck of the woods by any chance Steve?
Lowest powered Focus and Astras they can buy, while the ARVs are X5s, usually seen in ditches due to training exercises being a bit "testosterone fuelled" 
54 Freelander modded for mud 2008 D3 SE 2010 90 XS SW 1978 88 Series 3 undergoing surgery with a new owner 2007 90 County Truck Cab - gone 2006 D3 SE - gone 2004 Freelander Sport - gay 1999 Disco V8 ES rotted to bits |
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28th Aug 2019 5:06pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20652
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Yeah, not too far. All Fiesta’s, Corsas etc. Won’t be long before it’ll be fiat 500’s!
Never see a Disco, RR or any other actual 4x4 or off road bike. Not a patch on Wilts for example. Yet, there it was on the news one force employing a “social media” expert for the force costing 25k. Yet, apparently they can’t afford decent cars. TheThunder Rolls🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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28th Aug 2019 5:34pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Dorset has one 110  |
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28th Aug 2019 5:37pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3351
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Never seen a Disco or RR around here. They must have all broken down... There is a link at the bottom of this page showing all Wilts Police vehicles dated 2016. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/vehicle_fleet_list_197 It lists 4 Discos, 1 of which is unmarked plus 1 unmarked RR. If you can't find the details for your local force then request it under FOI. |
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28th Aug 2019 5:46pm |
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| NoDo$h Member Since: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Buried in deer guts in Dorset Posts: 972
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The 110 is operated by the marine division, usually requisitioned by whoever is top of the shift at Poole whenever it snows, then spends the day in the car park there while they deploy volunteers from Wessex 4x4 Response. They've a rather elderly FL2 and a Yeti floating around getting deployed back and forth between Purbeck, North and West Dorset too. Plus a couple of ATVs for cruising around Studland.
54 Freelander modded for mud 2008 D3 SE 2010 90 XS SW 1978 88 Series 3 undergoing surgery with a new owner 2007 90 County Truck Cab - gone 2006 D3 SE - gone 2004 Freelander Sport - gay 1999 Disco V8 ES rotted to bits |
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28th Aug 2019 5:57pm |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1031 
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This is the best way to deal with road rage idiots
- Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200 Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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29th Aug 2019 10:21am |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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I was talking to a rather frustrated copper on Salisbury Plain last year, driving an Astra estate. He said that the Astra can only manage walking place out on the tracks (as you would expect) but that in their 4x4 Ford Rangers they were not permitted to pursue anything, despite them being quite capable of it, due to a lack of driver training. The nearest Traffic police were a good 45 minutes away at the time so they have no answer to the illegal unregistered bikes that we find over here. We see the occasional Police 110 SW but not often. Range Control (funded by Landmarc) however are a different matter and I've seen them a number of times chasing what I suspect were coursers or petty thieves breaking into cars, and we're all happy over here that there's many more of them at last to at least act as a credible deterrent to the illegality. |
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29th Aug 2019 10:56am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5244
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I think driving standards have got worse in the last 10 years, The A19 is a pain in the arse for this! Near to the tyne tunnel there is major road reworking going on now, So they have put up average speed cameras. The speed limit now is wound back to 40mph, anyway two lads decided to undertake me and put the hammer down, They nearly died when they realised why i wound back to 40mph!
Also the other week i nearly knocked a cyclist off, He decided to over take his pal when i was over taking him! I hooted the horn at him, all i got was load of cheek. I dont mind cyclists as its a great hobby but when they do stupid things like that its asking for trouble.
One thing bites me more though is when people just slow down for no reason causing a massive slow down! in the right hand lane, i get a cross in that lane due to the left hand and middle lane swopping over on the A19. ( its a 3 lane) Times when people have slowed right down and the middle lane is moving faster, i have ended up practically under cutting the full lot, a few times and found nothing wrong at all, and proceeded to the next turn off. Another one is people going into spaces that are not there, I was behind my mate going home, and i nearly went into the back of him, after some tart decided to under take the car behind me, and just cut him up causing him to hit the brakes! i would have been the meat in the sandwhich on that one! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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31st Aug 2019 10:47pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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Once upon a time long long ago a Police Officer could obtain a hot meal 24 hours a day at a Police station because they had canteens, due to financial constraints these were deemed to be a waste of money by whoever controlled the budget and they were shut down. Now Police officers are not machines, although most of the public think they are, and they need to eat most forces now a days don't want officers coming back to the local station to eat of drink, Senior Officers believe lower ranks are machines as well, so they have to grab something to eat as when they can if that means calling into a fast food outlet then so be it. That officer may be working a 10 or 12 hour shift and it will be his only chance of something to eat or drink. I have been in the situation and people like you make my blood boil with your holier than thou attitude, try telling an officer worker or someone who works in industry that they are not allowed to eat or drink while at work and see what reaction you get. Oh and on the subject of vehicles, Police forces have two classification of vehicle:- 1. Traffic vehicle for motor way and dual carriage ways. Officer trained in high speed pursuits. High power. 2. Patrol vehicle for doing all the other work . Low power. Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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1st Sep 2019 10:20am |
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