We believe in Policing. Creating an online community for sharing learning, ideas and information to improve how we police. #WeCops (We also have awesome mugs!)
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We would like to dedicate tonight’s chat to Simon Cole. He was an avid @WeCops supporter from the very beginning when some were nervous of the concept. A true leader and great man. Our thoughts are with Simon’s family and @leicspolice #RestInPeaceSir
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We are so excited to share that our very own @WecopsCaroline has received an MBE in the King's birthday honours! 🤩
@WecopsCaroline
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On Wednesday evening at 9pm this week, our usual #WeCops Q & A session is cancelled. Instead reflecting on the impact @Liv1204 life and death has had on so many and her legacy through her work on MH issues. All welcome. Please share with a RT and join us and @policecareuk #Liv
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We wanted to spend a few moments before the chat, together, to think of and remember our colleague 💙#SgtMattRatana
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Very excited to announce that tomorrow’s chat will be on Public order and will be hosted by @BJH251 police national lead for public order and public safety and @Brick_Cop front line public order officer in the Met. Join us from 2100! Don’t forget the hashtag #WeCops
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Question 4 from Graham Cole OBE better known as Tony Stamp from The Bill….. #WeCops
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From everyone at the WeCops team, Thank You for your service Ma'am, your loss is felt across the country and indeed the world.
Rest in Peace.
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We have decided not to host a #wecops session on Wednesday night and will instead be tweeting some of Liv’s key messages between 9&10pm - these don’t need to be discussed, they will just be there.... @policecareuk will be on-line then too if anyone wants to talk
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📣Our next chat!!📣 Pls RT!
Special Constabularies are facing a period of challenge and change. Numbers are down significantly, and many of the Special Constables who have been recruited in recent years have very short volunteering careers. Many still see it as a stepping stone into paid roles in the regular service, which is great in some ways for policing more broadly but not for the sustainability of the Special Constabulary.
There is an urgent need for some new thinking. Ideally in a coordinated way, nationally. In this @WeCops chat, we’d like a broader debate than whether SCs are equipped with taser, can access driving qualifications, and have ranks”.
We would like to explore how we might develop a volunteer police programme in the future that is more attractive and accessible to a broader and more diverse range of people?
Please join us at 9pm on Wecops Wednesday, 7th February – everyone is welcome, on X and Linkedin – just head to our page where the Q’s will be launched.
@SpecialsWMP @KentSpecials @Herts_Specials @BTPSpecials @WYP_Specials @CheshPolSC @GlosPolSpecials @WCSpecials @NorfolkSpecials @MPSSpecials @DurhamPoliceSC @DPP_SpecialSupt @SpecialsCIAdam @myspecialjob @SurreySpecials @SussexSpecials
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Our next @wecops chat 3rd March -
‘Issues impacting women in policing’ with @CCNYP @CumbriaChief @NWPCCFoulkes
‘Women’s Health is not just a women’s issue, its everyone’s issue’
Here’s the pre read wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
With thanks to @itsamyhunter
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We are delighted that @MPSRajKohli is leading a @WeCops chat for us on Wednesday 10th June. The topic is ‘unconscious bias.’
Please see this pre read, it’s a bit different (a short video)
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Join us next week 9pm use #wecops
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Here is the pre read for tomorrow nights chat on Police Fitness...
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Please join colleagues to discuss this important topic. The chat will be hosted by @MattJukesMPS & @roysmithpolice at 9pm #WeCops
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Fantastic effort by all those that took part #WeRideForThoseWhoDied @policeunitytour
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Did you know there are an estimated 70,000 hotel beds within 10 miles of the centre of London... this is a disgrace. As we talk of a the service being a “profession” @CollegeofPolice @PoliceChiefs @PFEW_HQ what bit of a profession does this look like.
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1) How can we make the police service more attractive occupation to communities from under-represented groups?? #WeCops
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This Wednesday evening @MPSRajKohli is leading a @WeCops chat for us on unconscious bias.
Please see this pre read, it’s a bit different (a short video) 👇
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Join us at 9pm for the first Q - use #WeCops
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Look at all these wonderful #WeCops tweeters... all interested in police fitness and well-being and looking to improve our wonderful police family 👍 thanks all!
Night 🙌
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This @wecops Wednesday (24th June 9pm) sees 3 Chief Constables hosting a Twitter Chat on Flexible working @GP_CCKelly @CCMattJukes @NWPCCFoulkes
Here’s the pre read... 👇
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Always use #WeCops 🙏
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Q3 What does Positive Action mean to you? How should this be used to increase representation of females in Armed Policing?
Please use the #WeCops
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Mental Health and Well-being in the Police Service - This @WeCops Wednesday at 9pm, in conjunction with @WeMHNurses - with hosts @CCARhodes @IanHesky @VanessaRNMH
Really informative pre read - Pls RT #WeCops
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Q1. A good sergeant knows what their units are up to, or is that the job of a dispatcher?
Remember the hashtag #WeCops
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As #WeCops celebrate its 2nd Birthday we are taking a break over the busy festive season returning on Wednesday 17th January 2018. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanks for your support and engagement.
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Join us on Wednesday 14th October at 21:00.
We will be exploring the hotly debated subject of Stop & Search.
This chat will be hosted by @BTPDeputy @SuptMurray @kerrimonaghan1 @ACCJamesA
Preread is out now -
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Here’s the blog from the @WeCops chat on Diversity & Recruitment in policing. This chat had a reach of 2.8 million, was trending on Twitter on the day & @kitmalthouse joined in!
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Many thanks to @TVP_PAET @DCCPhilCain @Nita_Pankhania1 & @SupersWylie
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Q1 We have made progress in understanding barriers for female representation in armed policing but more is needed. What ideas do you have to recruit and retain females in armed policing? #WeCops
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A big "Thank You" to our hosts @TVP_PAET, @DCCPhilCain, @SupersWylie and @Nita_Pankhania1 - and to everyone who joined in tonight.
Doesn't a #WeCops hour fly by? Don't fret if you missed the chat, just scroll back & carry on the chat.
Stay tuned for tonight's chat statistics!
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Our next @WeCops chat focuses on Understanding Internal & External Barriers faced by Women of Colour. Pre Read is 👇join us 9pm on 22/06/22
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Our hosts are @Kerrinwilson999 @Kaur2317 & @Maggie_Blyth
#VAWG
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Tonight's planned #WeCops session has been cancelled as a mark of respect to our murdered colleague & all those others killed and injuried.
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Q1. What are the challenges of front line response work?
Please use the hashtag #WeCops in all of your replies
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... WOW. Tonight we have had 163 people contributing towards 913 tweets, which has reached 2,877,465 Twitter accounts. This is astounding & is a testament to the importance of tonight's topic. The word cloud speaks volumes too.
A very sincere Thank You to all participants!
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Thoughts are with our colleagues in @ASPolice tonight and especially the injured officers. #ProtectTheProtectors
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#Liv on Twitter nitter.app/liv1204/status/1123710…
Last message from a truly wonderful lady who will be missed.
Thank you for reading.
Look after each other.
#WeCops
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Q1. We have more women in policing than ever before, but we still have a way to go before we receive full representation across the workforce. What issues impact on women in policing, and how can we overcome these?
Please use the hashtag #WeCops
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Remember, you don't need to be a part of the Policing family to join in one of our chats. We're a friendly bunch, all we ask is that you reply to the questions asked during the WeCops hour and most importantly - 👏Don't 👏 forget 👏 the 👏 hashtag! 👏 #WeCops 👏
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Our next chat is on Wednesday 2nd November on ‘Police use of Social Media.’ Includes all the socials 😃
Do join us at 9pm! #WeCops
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This is your one week countdown!
@WeCops is back!
See you all at 9pm next Wednesday for a very timely chat on less lethal weapons with @Lesslethalweaps
Please share & retweet!
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This week #WeCops invites you to discuss Dyslexia & The Police.
Hosted by @carmenwhittle - read her journey in the pre-read.
Join us this Wednesday at 9PM!
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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This weeks @Wecops chat is on Moral Injury, 9pm on 19/01/2022
Guest hosts @ChiefInspHowe @kuhk11 @sjseventeen and @EmWilliamsOU
Here's the pre read:
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
#WeCops
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Join us tonight at 9pm for a chat about less lethal weapons with @BTPChief @ChSupt_IanDS @Lesslethalweaps
We will launch 4 Q’s tonight, see our page @WeCops they will be pinned to the top. Just use the hashtag #WeCops to join in!
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Doesn't a #WeCops hour go quickly. We will keep the @WeCops machinery running as we expect this chat to continue for a while.
We would like to pay our respects in our own way, by dedicating this chat to #PCAndrewHarper
Husband, Friend, Officer, Hero.
#ThinBlueLine
#WeCops
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Want to get promoted or recently been successful? Tried many times or have suggestions on how to improve the system? Then Join us for this weeks @wecops chat on Police Promotion, Weds 8th Dec at 9pm with our hosts @RachelKearton & @InspPartridge & @RayHgate from @CollegeofPolice
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Interested in public health approaches for policing? Join @WeCops on Wednesday 10th Feb at 9pm for a good discussion!
Not sure what public health approaches are? Have a read of this @CollegeofPolice @PublicHealth briefing note.
college.police.uk/What-we-do…
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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EXCITING NEWS!
We are hosting our first @wecops conference on 7th June in London!
Hear from the #wecops team plus @TomGaymor @ACPippaMills @charliejahails @maggieblyth @rickmuir1 @Brick_Cop @CumbriaChief @SJBray83 @BJH251 @ktbg1 @EmWilliamsOU @TVP_ACC
Please dm your police email address to receive a link to book a space. Places are limited & will go fast!
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Enjoyed tonight's chat?
We will be back on the 11th November 2020 with guest hosts @DCCPhilCain, @SupersWylie and @TVP_PAET when we will be discussing Recruitment & Diversity.
Add the date to your diaries! 📆
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As others rightly turn and run. Whilst leaders are locked down and kept save @metpoliceuk @Ldn_Ambulance drive and run towards. #ThankYou
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Domestic Abuse - @WeCops on Wednesday 9th December at 2100 hours is on #domesticabuse.
@PoliceChiefs lead on DA @ACLouisaRolfe hosting this chat. Here’s the excellent pre-read: wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Our chats are open to anyone so please join us!
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Wow! What a year it’s been! We’ve had 32 chats, thousands of Tweets, 100’s of Wecoppers and some wonderful hosts!!
Thank you all for getting involved 👍
Next years booked chats are here 👇
Spaces available from March onwards
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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This weeks @WeCops is on the @CollegeofPolice review & is hosted by @nickherbertcbe
A valuable opportunity to suggest ideas about how the College should work going forward. The #WeCops team want it to be positive debate as we can help make a real impact!
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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This Wednesday’s @WeCops chat is ‘Child Centred Policing’ with @CCJoShiner @katysmart7 @bidsandcats & @PettitDamian
9pm, pls join in using the #WeCops hashtag!
Here’s the pre read 👇
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Tomorrow night is #wecops Wednesday!
Please join us for Diversity and Recruitment at 9pm. All we ask is you use the hashtag (#wecops) 😁
Have a look at the pre read 👍👇
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Thank you @WeNurses and all those working in the medical profession 💚 we stand with you 💙 #clapforNHS 👏👏👏
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Calling all Specials and the wider police family!
Join @iain_britton for our next @WeCops chat #WeCops 9pm 7th February 👍
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Q3. What is great about response policing - share your stories? Please use the hashtag #WeCops when you reply!
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Q1. Have you transferred or considered transferring? If so, why?
Please use the hashtag #WeCops
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Delighted to announce our next @WeCops chat with @DetectiveHelen & @DSuptHenderson
Wednesday 13th October 2021 - Transferring Forces
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Join us for our next chat on sexual misconduct on Wednesday 5th January at 9pm with our host
@ACCMarkTravis from @swpolice #WeCops
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Here's @kerrimonaghan1, a Sgt in West Mercia currently the force tactical lead for use of force and stop search. She joined #WeCops 18 months ago after cohosting a chat on #StopandSearch
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Our next @wecops chat is all things police family with @SgtJJSharps and @_the_blue_line_
Here’s the pre read for 28th April 2021
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
#WeCops
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Next week's chat is all about the Police Federation!
Please join us at 9pm on Wednesday 30th June to discuss the Fed elections and what we want our Fed Reps to consider moving forward. @PFEW_Chair and @BelindaPfew will be our hosts 👏
Here's the pre-read:
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Tonight at 9PM we're joined by guest hosts @TVP_PAET, @DCCPhilCain, @SupersWylie and @Nita_Pankhania1 as we explore Recruitment & Diversity.
Who's excited? I know the WeCops team is.
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Join us 09PM Wednesday 02 September - #WeCops chat on Intersectionality with guest hosts @Laks_Mann, @deejay_01, @andygeorgeni and @Bloomeroid
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3) BAME officers may sometimes leave within their first 2 years of service. How can we encourage the retention and progression of BAME colleagues?
- Remember to include #WeCops!
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Our next @WeCops chat is on the recent @HMICFRS publication about the State of Policing.
Please join us with @AndyCookeHMCI as our chat host for this very important chat on Weds 12th July at 9pm.
Further details here:
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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What an event! Our inaugural WeCops conference went down a storm yesterday. In person & online, with fab host @TomGaymor & brilliant speakers @ACPippaMills @rickmuir1 @SJBray83 @CumbriaChief @NoakesyJo
@TVP_ACC @charliejahails
Finally the @WeCops team met in person altogether for the first time! Such a brilliant group of volunteers - it was fitting that we had this event in volunteers week!
Thank you @WecopsCaroline
@ktbg1 @kerrimonaghan1 @DannoReynolds @ConstableXL @WeCopsSte @EmWilliamsOU @MichieTweets
We couldn't have achieved this event without the massive support from Charlotte Hails @charliejahails from @VMO2business Virgin Media O2 Business & Andy Doran from @salesforce supporting policing from the private sector, and @BernardRix & @PolicingInsight & @policingtv for their continual support.
And a very big shout out to Keith Smith & Germaine Conroy for developing our new website & branding.
WeCops is all about Learning, Sharing, Connecting & Influencing in policing and this journey will just get better & better!
wecops.uk/home
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Thanks for a great chat… that’s all for tonight. Special thanks to our host @iain_britton
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The blog is here!
Armed Policing Gender Barriers in 2021
wecops.org/blogs/2185
Thank you so much to @DCIPipTaylor and @ACQ91
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Next Wednesday (20th Jan) sees @ACQ91 and @DCIPipTaylor lead on ‘Armed Policing 2021 - Gender Barriers’
9pm, just use the hashtag #WeCops to join in!
Please see the pre read 👇and RT
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Next weeks @WeCops chat is with @CCJoShiner and the subject is children and young people. Please join us then!
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It's @WeCops Wednesday! But we haven't got a chat!
It's nearly Christmas so the fab team are having a rest! But would you like to meet them?!
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Can we get a big #WeCops Thank You to our hosts, @EmWilliamsCCCU and @JoeCaluori for leading tonights chat on #CountyLines!
& a big Thank You to all of you who participated. The chat statistics will be tweeted out soon.
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It’s fabulous February so we have an EXTRA @WeCops on Wednesday 10th Feb at 9pm.
Join us to discuss public health approaches in policing & serious violence with guest hosts @DCSSueClarke @SuptSrivastava @CCARhodes
@PoliceChiefs @LancsVRN
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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This week’s @WeCops chat was on Response Policing with @CCARhodes & @KennedySerena
In just one hour there was a reach of 2.1 million & the responses continue to come in!
@UBJennings has written the blog at lightening speed & you can read it here:
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Another week another @WeCops chat! Join us on Wednesday 10th Feb at 9pm to discuss public health approaches in policing.
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Tomorrow's chat is on 'Getting it Right' in police custody. Hosted by PS Becky Davies (Devon and Cornwall), DS Catherine Parfitt (TVP), PS Chris Milburn (Durham) and Sherry Ralph (ICVA) They'll be sharing points of view as well as promoting best practices. 9pm #WeCops
ALT Tomorrow's We Cops will be on Custody. 9pm.
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@wecops on Wednesday at 9pm is all about Response Policing.
Have a look at the pre-read & join our hosts @KennedySerena & @CCARhodes as we discuss this very important topic!
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Join us next week - 11th November 9pm for Diversity & Recruitment in policing with @DCCPhilCain, @SupersWylie, @Nita_Pankhania1
Here’s the pre read 👍
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
Just use the hashtag #wecops
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This time next week we will be hosting a chat on Op Hampshire- a national operation on assaults or injury at work. Join us with Dave Brewster from @CollegeofPolice @OscarKiloUK and seasoned #Wecops host @CCARhodes
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Q1 There are around 100 assaults on police officers and staff reported across England and Wales every day – in your experience, do you think this is a accurate figure? What would give people more confidence to report assaults at work? #WeCops
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We know that @ChestermanSimon was keen to show the demanding and highly skilled role of the #PoliceFirearmsOfficer This looks like it is well worth a watch.
Coming to @ITV Thursday 6th September at 9pm, my new documentary, Ross Kemp and The Armed Police. A year in the making, hope you can watch
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Q2. How can we recognise the role of a response officer as a specialism?
Don’t forget to pls use the hashtag in ALL responses! #WeCops
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@WeCops on Weds 17th at 9pm is all about Response Policing!
Hosted by @KennedySerena @ @CCARhodes this chat spookily coincides with the National Response Policing Wellbeing & Resilience week of action.
Please come and join the debate & share this info!
wecops.org/tweet-chats/chat-…
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Do you think public order policing and those involved in it get the recognition they deserve? If not what can be done to improve this?
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Q3. There are conditions that affect women uniquely, such as endometriosis and the menopause. What challenges can these create for our police officers/members of staff? And how do we overcome them?
Remember the hashtag #WeCops
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