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Police ''visit'' protocol

19 replies

Gowlane8 · 10/02/2019 14:00

I was out this morning, and hubby answered the door to a police officer. Who was basically accusing us of harassment of our neighbours.

None of it is true, but I am more concerned about the way the police person conducted themselves.

Do any of you know if a sudden visit like this should be made by the officer giving their name and number? Or don't they have to tell you who they are if it's a ''friendly'' but accusatory visit? Bit disturbed by it all, especially as they said they would come back and haven't?

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Onlyjoinedforthisthread · 10/02/2019 14:03

Was the police officer in uniform? In my experience the haven't given their number as it is clearly visible and they don't often give their names unless phoning me

JasperKarat · 10/02/2019 14:03

Not thigh information.
Were they in uniform? How did they introduce themselves? Police are entitled to make unannounced visits, you can refuse entry without a warrant but frankly you're escalating things of this is about a neighbour dispute. What had been going on with your neighbour?

HarperIsBazaar · 10/02/2019 14:03

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JasperKarat · 10/02/2019 14:03

*enough

PolarBearDisguisedAsAPenguin · 10/02/2019 14:04

I’d suggest calling your local station (if you have one) or non emergency number to check the caller was genuine.

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Gowlane8 · 10/02/2019 14:21

Yes they were in uniform.
I don't have strange priorities, it is relating to a field which is being lived on and businesses run from it. Without permission.

I know the council are dealing with it. But it seems I am being accused of the 'reporting' to the council. I just thought it was odd that the pc didn't introduce themselves, and it's not nice being accused of something when you're innocent.

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Drawward · 10/02/2019 14:31

How do you know they didn't introduce themselves if you were not there? they would also be wearing shoulder numbers and if asked would provide their name and number.

MayFayner · 10/02/2019 14:35

Are you thinking that maybe it was someone posing as police?

Walkingdeadfangirl · 10/02/2019 14:38

Never had a uniformed police officer introduce themselves by name. Their number is very visible and I am sure they would tell you it if they asked.

Complaint about harassment, friendly visit by policeman. Isn't that their job?

They are not making any decision about who is to blame just making everyone aware they are involved and that in-itself is often enough to keep the peace. aka doing their job.

MRex · 10/02/2019 14:40

Maybe you could refresh us from the beginning OP. Who answered the door, what exactly did the police officer say, why do you think they were wrong to say it. Police will show a badge, which has their name on it, but the person answering the door might not have noticed it.

Queenofthestress · 10/02/2019 14:43

In my experience, which unfortunately is entensive, they usually just show their badge with their pc number and name on it

onalongsabbatical · 10/02/2019 15:13

Police called here last night, I opened the door, he said what he was there for, went away again. It was a general door-to-door. Never occurred to me to think he should introduce himself. He was here on business, like a postman or the person behind the counter at the bank. They never introduce themselves either. In fact, I never introduce myself to them!

AnoukSpirit · 10/02/2019 15:17

Are you the same poster who was asking if police who had come to the house when you were out would just phone you instead of coming back?

SilverySurfer · 10/02/2019 15:43

Police came to my house a couple of times (actually wanted my neighbour). On neither occasion did they give their name and number. Why would they?

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 10/02/2019 15:48

Ring the Station for clarification.
My dd once had a pcso storm into her place of work and had a go at her for reporting her db!
All on cctv and I put a complaint in.
Turns out was exh mate causing bother for us.
Not sure what happened to him.

Nicknacky · 10/02/2019 15:50

What difference would it have made if they had said their name? The reason for the visit wouldn’t change?

I generally didn’t introduce myself when I was in uniform as it wasn’t particularly relevant. People more often than not understandably worry when the police are at the door and I would rather get on on to discuss the reason for my visit than giving my name that they probably didn’t care about.

It’s differnct now I’m out of uniform, I always identify myself as it’s not immediately obvious I’m from the police. 99% of the time I will need to give them my name later in the conversation as they won’t pay attention when I’m on the doorstep as they are thinking about why I’m there.

Yabbers · 10/02/2019 16:53

Any I’ve dealt with introduce themselves, but I’m not sure what you’re getting at. Is the problem that they didn’t or that you think they weren’t real?

werideatdawn · 10/02/2019 16:59

I'm pretty sure this isn't the full story.. awaiting drip feed.

Momdeguerre · 10/02/2019 17:02

No, if they are uniformed and wearing their numbers they might not introduce themselves by name. They are identifiable by virtue of uniform etc If someone has made a complaint of harassment then its normal for them to speak to the person or people they have accused, even if that is just because it is appropriate to make them aware.

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