Pregnant Police Officer

[iddybiddymum]

With the latest announcement in relation to pregnant people self isolating, it's left me feeling rather anxious about what to do.

I'm very early on in my pregnancy and as a police officer - we are expected to keep calm and carry on.

Any other pregnant police officers been given any advice?

Working at home is obviously their last resort.

My sister in law is a police officer and her sergeant has told her not to go to work. She is further on though. 30ish weeks.

Have you spoken to your line manager about it? I'm a (not pregnant) police officer but I imagine they will let you work from home and give you some telephone resolution type crime to deal with. Better safe than sorry.

My colleague was sent home today, she's 8 months pregnant.

Thank you for the responses. I personally don't think it's worth the risk so hoping for an update this afternoon.

Hey I'm a police officer and 31 weeks pregnant. Are you frontline?
Talk to your line manager they should be arranging for you to work from home/agile where possible

I'm not front line I'm child protection. There are options to work from home but I think they're reluctant to do it. It's a scary time and no wants to put themselves or their unborn at risk .

I'm currently in HQ our inspector told me last night I was to wfh. It might be worth a discreet discussion with your Sgt or inspector. It's so hard early on and I know you don't necessarily want people knowing but you must look after you and baby. PM if you want to chat

I have told my sergeant and inspector. They do not know what to advise and they are waiting for the public health announcement and until then I'm to stay at work.
I think it's terrible - as the government have already given the advice.

@iddybiddymum they are meant to support you altering hours or working from home where possible. That is the advice for pregnant women x

I am aware of the guidelines they are just reluctant to make a decision. I think I will say I am not putting myself at unnecessary risk from tomorrow and go from there.
Think they are waiting for the 4pm conference