(Part 3) Top products from r/policeuk

Mechanix gloves, they are proper decent.

These are quality gloves which are great for police work. They provide a good amount of protection, the palms are made out of a tough synthetic leather material, this will protect your hands from getting cut up from any debris or assorted detritus you may encounter during your duties. The other benefit of this material is you can use a touch screen with it. It is also quite water resistant, unlike woolly gloves. The back of the hand is made out of a fabric material, which is very breathable in summer. On some models there is a velcro strap for them, on others there is just some elastic (personally I have the elastic ones as they are easier to get on and off). There is also a Velcro loop to help you get them on and off. They are very dexitile and easy to manipulate, unlike leather gloves. Meaning you can get your kit out easier, work zips and even do a quick initial search. They also pack away quite easily, unlike bulky leather gloves, meaning you can keep them in your tacvest or a pocket. They are quite warm in winter, but if your hands get cold just slip on a merino wool liner underneath and it will keep you warm. They do a range of models, all of which are good and fairly cheap.

Mechanix Fast Fit gloves - I like these ones. Very cheap at £13. They are the ones you can slip on and off. These are the ones I use for work.

Mechanix Original - Same as the fastfit ones, but with velcro and more expensive. The velcro can be a failure point though.

Mechaniz M-PACT - More expensive, but has extra knuckle and finger guards. Also more tacticool if that's your thing.

Sealkskinz - These are very warm glove liners. Merino wool is a lovely material, which is soft and not itch, it also wicks well and keeps you warm when wet. Wear these underneath in deepest darkest winter, they will keep you warm. Also Sealskinz is a good brand for thermals or woolly hats/gloves.

Absolutely. You can have top grade coffee for £50.00 total:

• Grinder
  
  
• Press
  
  And source some beans from a good local roaster to you. I have a few recipes I like but coffee is very subjective. Best to experiment with different beans, brew times etc. My go to recipe :
  
  
• Dark Roast Coffee Beans
  
• Filtered Water 30s off the boil
  
  
• Grind beans very fine, 18g
  
  
• Pinch of Himalayan Rock Salt (trust me)
  
  
• I use the inverted press method. Add salt and grind to press as shown.
  
  
• Pour in a finger of water. Agitate in the press with the handle end of a spoon for 15s.
  
  
• Fill up to brim of press, leave for 3min.
  
  
• Pre-wet filter and add filter/cap to press.
  
  
• Place cup on end upside down and revert back to normal orientation. Slowly less water through (should take around 30s) until just as air starts to come through the press.
  
  
• No milk
  
  Enjoy. It’s very strong, rich coffee though. Not a very delicate brew.

I mistyped I'm afraid - mine is from the Tirpitz, as I don't think that the Bismarck was in shallow enough water to salvage unlike the Tirpitz.
Mine was from eBay, funnily enough, but here's a link for one on Amazon.

>because its not been tried in an actual court

PC Savage.... I know it was only Magistrates so doesn't make a stated case, but he was found not guilty of possessing a bladed article.

If you are still worried, the Victorinox Swiss Army knife is a good option. Non locking so legal to carry. You can get it in a variety of versions with various tools on it.

Recommended this 5.11 one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-11-Tactical-Patrol-Ready-Black-x/dp/B000AL9CUI

> helmets with lights?

Amazon's got you covered.

I used this book for the assessment centre and interview and it helped me massively

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitive-Passing-Police-Recruitment-Process/dp/1845285352/ref=asc_df_1845285352_nodl/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311004742540&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5418209119438439209&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046541&hvtargid=pla-564939885785&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

On the offchance it might help have a look at this https://www.urbanfitandfearless.com/2016/09/self-defence-against-knife-attacks.html?m=1 I bought my husband a hemostatic dressing and Israeli bandage to carry (where possible) just in case. He used an Israeli bandage at Notting Hill this year, paramedics said it helped a lot. You can buy both on Amazon, links QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing 10cm x 10cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016DFMOUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qrL-BbG0GBY87 The Emergency Bandage - Trauma Wound Dressing - 6" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002AHFXUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EuL-Bb1DXE5DB

I had a super in-depth response written out but my phone crashed and I lost it. I'm furious!!!

This is my forté. As already answered there is no specific taskforce. In London (Met Police) they have Operation Trident to deal with the gangs and gun activity.

I know mostly about Liverpool and Manchester gangs if you have any Qs I'll try and answer

Good books to read are -


Young Guns https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/190385492X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zOPtzb497V4WA


One Blood: Inside Britain's Gang Culture https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1849839018/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hPPtzb0ZK3BY1


Street Boys: 7 Kids. 1 Estate. No Way Out. A True Story. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0007267061/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YPPtzbHMSGZNJ


Gang War: The Inside Story of the Manchester Gangs (more from the history side as it stops around 2003
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1903854296/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iTPtzb0PDBZHB


Shooters (Manchester) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908479000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hUPtzbRT664CE