Great to see ya smiling Ben, I have PTSD Depression & anxiety but not from my career, sadly I suffered trauma, but I used to be in the Fire Service and remember seeing the video about the job that broke you. We see so much trauma that it has to go somewhere, your analagy is spot on. So in short I'm proud of you for all you've achieved so far and wish you all the best for the future. Stay strong mate.
I've been a criminal all my life. And I'm 45 now.. but I'm going to say I've got more respect for you lad than anything, much love lad hope you have an amazing retirement, shame that police chase broke you kiddo, you didn't do anything wrong lad. X
Respect, Veterans have even more of an issue when we leave forces, we are trained to fight/tom kill the enemy, and they do not give us a key to unwind, respect Ben
I work for the Ambulance Service as my "paid day job" but also volunteer as a Special Inspector under the Special Constabulary. Both jobs tie in lovely. There has been so many times where I have been on shift as a Police Officer and then had to put my medical head on to assist.
Question: an old roommate from East London told me that if you go to a supermarket, shoplift a bunch of stuff, the security take you in the little room to wait for the police, if the amount you stole equates to less than £50 in value, not only are you let go (but an eye is kept on you), but the police can fine the supermarket for wasting police time. Is that true?
You answered the question about the victim surcharge wrongly. Your answer covered costs ! The victim surcharge is supposed to cover the costs of providing victim services and not the running of courts. magistrates HAVE to make a victim surcharge even if there are no victims identified and it is not related to peoples ability to pay.
Here’s a question: what is the reason modern police vehicles most of the time now no longer use roof codes? Is it because the system has become more advanced? Is it no longer necessary? I’m just wondering as we see less vehicles with roof codes these days.
The term Victim Surcharge should be renamed as Court Costs, as the actual Victims of Crime never get anything from the Courts for what they have been through.
The surcharge goes to the Victims and Witnesses budget, supports local victims services as directed by elected Police and Crime Commissioners and directly fuds the 94 national rape support centers. It's not for general court costs. Courts can also make compensation orders which are paid to the victim directly.
I was under the impression the "victim surcharge" is just a pot of money everyone has to pay into which is then distributed when compensation is issued for very specific things
How common is it to see police vehicles from outside the force area (say met police in West Yorkshire?) Is it like America where cops are territorial about their jurisdiction?
If a police vehicle was intentionally damaged by someone fleeing or damaged by you performing a PIT or TPAC, does the arrested party get charged for the cost of the repair?
What do PCSOs do? I've read the wikipedia article, but their list of duties seems less than exhaustive. Do their duties fall within the scope of policing you detailed in the last question -- the detection, prevention and investigation of crime; preservation and protection of life?
To @arboclimber Keep going fella youre doing so well I have PTSD from my service and at times every day is a struggle I now work for the nhs as a community mental health support worker Best advice I can give is you have to re invent yourself and carry on BUT still be very proud of what you have done and the positive affects youve had on so many peoples lives
Your opinion on the private security industry SIA I’m a door supervisor licence holder and got my CCTV licence. Did you ever work with any SIA trained security who held community safety recognition scheme? If so what’s your opinion on that side of things. One last question opinion on sia security carrying handcuffs as we are just civilians with no more power than civilians
I've worked in the industry and never had to carry handcuffs, if you're using handcuffs correctly and legally and have had the training then I don't see the issue. In our industry we deal with vile people. Any Tom dick or harry can carry and use handcuffs you just have to use them in the right way
Why does Politicians never get arrested. Yeah former first minister of Scotland and member of Scottish parliament was arrested by police scotland last year at the time ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of an political party. So politicians can and will be arrested if needed
The law in the UK regarding using your mobile phone while driving is clear you cannot hold your phone in your hand while the engine is running even if you are safely parked the law refers to "driving" which is not limited to being in motion as long as the engine is on you are considered to be in control of the vehicle and using a handheld device is illegal
me too ... well crashed into a few ....... joke ..... never could catch porsche ... wot blue lights ..... ooops roadblock ... // ello ello its not me I'm my mate ... //// switzerland believe it or not speeding fines have a scale depending on value of car for speeding --- ultimate fine is the value of the car (short of dangerous driving and thats a ban and you lose car) -- and it does happen ---- /// few years back ferrari driver speeding ---- mad rich guy == went to police station used credit card paid the roadside fine like value of the car ---- got his car back and carried on //// more slowly I guess .... .... !!! nice vid tick ...
I dunno like.. the police by me let a bunch of Irish travellers block the main road off with their ford rangers and never said anything to them for causing obstruction and basically stopping buses and everyone get by and they drove off never said a word to them so some folk do get that treatment where they can do as they please I don't care what you say
I know I'm nitpicking but the sovereign, I believe, cannot be prosecuted or be subject to civil action for any reason. If they took the piss I'm sure parliament would do something about it.
Nobody can over rule head of state. Not the police, not the useless morons in parliament as they all basically work for him and its his government, king Charlie can literally do as he pleases let's be frank
@@BenPearson1965 To be fair, your attestation oath did say 'I will well and truly serve the Queen in the office of constable' well part of it at least. And for those reading, yes 'queen'. Ben attested pre-death of Her Majesty.
Great to see ya smiling Ben, I have PTSD Depression & anxiety but not from my career, sadly I suffered trauma, but I used to be in the Fire Service and remember seeing the video about the job that broke you. We see so much trauma that it has to go somewhere, your analagy is spot on. So in short I'm proud of you for all you've achieved so far and wish you all the best for the future. Stay strong mate.
Hope you’re smiling too and hope things get better for you too!
I've been a criminal all my life. And I'm 45 now.. but I'm going to say I've got more respect for you lad than anything, much love lad hope you have an amazing retirement, shame that police chase broke you kiddo, you didn't do anything wrong lad. X
I found it real hard to adjust to civilian life when I got medically retired
Question: Have you ever pressed you emergency button/code zero button?
Respect, Veterans have even more of an issue when we leave forces, we are trained to fight/tom kill the enemy, and they do not give us a key to unwind, respect Ben
I work for the Ambulance Service as my "paid day job" but also volunteer as a Special Inspector under the Special Constabulary. Both jobs tie in lovely. There has been so many times where I have been on shift as a Police Officer and then had to put my medical head on to assist.
Question: an old roommate from East London told me that if you go to a supermarket, shoplift a bunch of stuff, the security take you in the little room to wait for the police, if the amount you stole equates to less than £50 in value, not only are you let go (but an eye is kept on you), but the police can fine the supermarket for wasting police time. Is that true?
Great video Ben, good to see you still making content 😊
You answered the question about the victim surcharge wrongly. Your answer covered costs ! The victim surcharge is supposed to cover the costs of providing victim services and not the running of courts. magistrates HAVE to make a victim surcharge even if there are no victims identified and it is not related to peoples ability to pay.
Here’s a question: what is the reason modern police vehicles most of the time now no longer use roof codes? Is it because the system has become more advanced? Is it no longer necessary? I’m just wondering as we see less vehicles with roof codes these days.
No longer needed pal.
The term Victim Surcharge should be renamed as Court Costs, as the actual Victims of Crime never get anything from the Courts for what they have been through.
The surcharge goes to the Victims and Witnesses budget, supports local victims services as directed by elected Police and Crime Commissioners and directly fuds the 94 national rape support centers. It's not for general court costs. Courts can also make compensation orders which are paid to the victim directly.
NOT Jackanory...... NOT Tom Hardy
But right up my street ! 🤣
I was under the impression the "victim surcharge" is just a pot of money everyone has to pay into which is then distributed when compensation is issued for very specific things
Anyone ever said to you when read their rights
"Please don't hit me again officer, it hurts" ?
How common is it to see police vehicles from outside the force area (say met police in West Yorkshire?) Is it like America where cops are territorial about their jurisdiction?
i have a question, what would you say to people who would say "have you not got anything better to do" affer you gave them a ticket.
If a police vehicle was intentionally damaged by someone fleeing or damaged by you performing a PIT or TPAC, does the arrested party get charged for the cost of the repair?
Our police should get British performance cars such as Jaguar XFR. A lovely sounding 5 litre V8, 503 bhp. 0-60 in 4.7 secs. top speed around 155mph.
Golf r or Audi rs would run rings around it. Sad as it may be
Would it be viable to fit nudge bars to police vehicles to save on damage
Hi Ben, Just a quick question for you...Could you have stayed in the police as a civilian advanced driving instructor?
Ben, you are the goat 🐐!!
What do PCSOs do? I've read the wikipedia article, but their list of duties seems less than exhaustive. Do their duties fall within the scope of policing you detailed in the last question -- the detection, prevention and investigation of crime; preservation and protection of life?
They do a lot more than is published. They do things like retrieving CCTV, school visits (giving speeches etc) and attending community meetings
What do you think about Volvo XC90 as police vehicle?
To @arboclimber
Keep going fella youre doing so well
I have PTSD from my service and at times every day is a struggle
I now work for the nhs as a community mental health support worker
Best advice I can give is you have to re invent yourself and carry on BUT still be very proud of what you have done and the positive affects youve had on so many peoples lives
Your opinion on the private security industry SIA I’m a door supervisor licence holder and got my CCTV licence. Did you ever work with any SIA trained security who held community safety recognition scheme? If so what’s your opinion on that side of things. One last question opinion on sia security carrying handcuffs as we are just civilians with no more power than civilians
I've worked in the industry and never had to carry handcuffs, if you're using handcuffs correctly and legally and have had the training then I don't see the issue. In our industry we deal with vile people. Any Tom dick or harry can carry and use handcuffs you just have to use them in the right way
Why does Politicians never get arrested. Yeah former first minister of Scotland and member of Scottish parliament was arrested by police scotland last year at the time ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of an political party. So politicians can and will be arrested if needed
4:15 not unfair at all
Question. I have a level 2 functional skills in maths and english, is that enough to join the police
Basic English and maths isn't enough to join the police nowadays fella. As they employ any *Wayne* Dick and Harry
Can you use your mobile phone while safely parked WITH the engine running?
The law in the UK regarding using your mobile phone while driving is clear you cannot hold your phone in your hand while the engine is running even if you are safely parked the law refers to "driving" which is not limited to being in motion as long as the engine is on you are considered to be in control of the vehicle and using a handheld device is illegal
What's that car behind Ben?
Think it was a Mustang or Charger buddy.
me too ... well crashed into a few ....... joke ..... never could catch porsche ... wot blue lights ..... ooops roadblock ... // ello ello its not me I'm my mate ... //// switzerland believe it or not speeding fines have a scale depending on value of car for speeding --- ultimate fine is the value of the car (short of dangerous driving and thats a ban and you lose car) -- and it does happen ---- /// few years back ferrari driver speeding ---- mad rich guy == went to police station used credit card paid the roadside fine like value of the car ---- got his car back and carried on //// more slowly I guess .... .... !!! nice vid tick ...
Question: what are ur comments on forces turning blind eyes to certain dealers
Who? Where? When?……I’ve never turned a blind eye….or seen one officer I’ve worked with do it! So show me your proof.
I dunno like.. the police by me let a bunch of Irish travellers block the main road off with their ford rangers and never said anything to them for causing obstruction and basically stopping buses and everyone get by and they drove off never said a word to them so some folk do get that treatment where they can do as they please I don't care what you say
I know I'm nitpicking but the sovereign, I believe, cannot be prosecuted or be subject to civil action for any reason. If they took the piss I'm sure parliament would do something about it.
Nobody can over rule head of state. Not the police, not the useless morons in parliament as they all basically work for him and its his government, king Charlie can literally do as he pleases let's be frank
U cant touch the king or queen?? What if they murder someone??
In the UK, the monarch has something called sovereign immunity. So yes, they could "shoot someone in Hyde Park" and face no consequences.
They can basically do as they please. Commit any offence and face no consequences
First?
Ex police officer. You no longer serve.
I never served…..I worked
@@BenPearson1965 To be fair, your attestation oath did say 'I will well and truly serve the Queen in the office of constable' well part of it at least. And for those reading, yes 'queen'. Ben attested pre-death of Her Majesty.
Yep…totally agree, I also said till death do us part to my wife! That never happened too ha ha
Bellend comment 🙄🙄🙄
im surprised there are no questions on the two tier corrput policing
Maybe cause it’s for boring people with boring lives and no one really cares apart for boring auditors ha ha