Most have probably now left the service as the job sucks. Who would want to do it anyway. I did for 15yrs, poor management and even weaker supervision not to mention the hateful ungrateful people we serve. You have now the Police service you deserve, a good representation of todays society,. To anybody thinking of joining dont do it. Go and be great somewhere else.
Did 2000 very enjoyable incident free miles last month through France, all the way down to Antibes and back via some amazing roads. Off the ferry back into the UK and the craziness begins!!! I really don’t enjoy riding in the UK anymore. I now get all of my riding fixes south of the Channel.
The Metropolitan Police Training School was closed in 2007. The Met has gone to ratshit since then, although closing the MPTS wasn't the only reason. Is there any other modern police force in the world that doesn't have a training school?
This is a moment in time. Those uniforms were smart. We're they fit for service on the streets? I would say not. You need a comfortable, practical, washable uniform. This wasn't. Great for ceremonial duties. However choosing the right uniform for police officers which is smart yet practical has never been the Mets forte. Those in charge of uniforms seem not to be able to either design or ask Those who design to create one that does both.
Fine upstanding fellas, pity the standard have drastically dropped. I joined the Army in August 1986 and left in April 2010. Four comrades joined the force, they're are doing well and even reach the higher ranks and in plain clothes too.
Thanks for watching. Yes things have changed. I often wonder whether this sort of event has a place now in today's police service? The Met Police is almost 200 years old. When Rowan and Mayne, the first commissioners designed the service they actually wanted to steer away from the military. Understandably as in the past civil unrest and protest had been met with Dragoons slaughtering the crowd. They wanted to convince the public the Police were there to help not hinder. It's still a work in progress. Remember police officers are from the society they police. So if your police officers are sub standard then society only has itself to blame. You're right standard need to be raised.....everywhere.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz very little to see or do , same bollox , charlie boring doing his usual repetitive bollox he did twenty years ago...............god almighty hat a load of pith , no wonder i dont go to these shows anymore , much rather scratch my hairy anus toodle pip
Hi the best way to start your journey is to contact your nearest ATB (riding school) a see if they do in house instructor training. Most do. Naturally it will cost you they vary in cost and initial training can take a week. Your training will be focused on delivering the CBT syllabus. This will eventually lead on to becoming a Direct Access Scheme instructor (Mod 1 and 2). Once you have experience delivering CBT perhaps as a down trained instructor with an ATB you can be assessed and a DVSA centre. If successful you will then be about to Instruct CBT for up to 4 ATBs or if so inclined start your own school. The vast majority of CBT instructors go on to be further assessed to become DAS instructors. Hope this helps there's loads of information on line. Just make sure you go to a good ATB for instruction.
@@seabreezerider1309 thank you, for all the information. I’m gonna start as a down trained instructor. I think that’s the best way to get experience. I was more asking about once you become qualified & day to day role of the job 👍
@@ahossain1 OK so I work for Probike in Chelmsford. I mostly do DAS. 2 students. We run predominantly 5 day course day 4 and 5 are test days. Day 1 I make sure my students can do all the elements of the Mod 1 on a 125cc as they may have only completed a CBT and not ridden since that day. Based on their ability they are upgraded to 650cc all in a safe environment (pad) day 2 and 3 are Mod 1 and Mod 2 (Road ride) practice. We book their Mod 1 test before their course. Once past (about 94%) pass rate with us. We then book their Mod 2 test. If the students wants extra days training before their road test we accommodate. Most only need the course.
@@ahossain1 CBT days are 1 instructor to max 4 students. Runs from 9am until they've completed all elements including the 2 hour road ride. Some take to it very well other students need more guidance and on occasion 1 days training isn't enough. You as the instructor have to decide who is capable after completion of elements A to D to continue to Element E (the road ride) obviously you're leaving the safe environment of the PAD. It's great to see people experiencing the joy of motorcycles but not everyone is destined to ride one.
I wouldn't panic too much I'm a motorcycle instructor by day and I train mostly under 30s on CBT and DAS courses. Some over 40 scratching an itch who will become fair weather and weekend riders. You're right that their disposable income isn't as much but a new 650 or 700 on PCP is only about £80 a month. Also the second hand market is booming. Older riders like new toys which is why these shows attract the masses. Superbikefactory are opening new branches each year. Go to one of those and you'll see all ages. The same applies to sports bike shop always full of younger riders. More importantly I train a lot more young woman wanted to become bikers that's encouraging.
One thing immediately noticeable is hardly any young lads. It's all (very) old blokes. I should know, I'm an old bloke returning to bikes after 40 years away! I also see it whenever I pull into a village in the sticks where there are a few bikes parked up. Rip off Britain and plunging standards of living mean young lads can't afford the expensive machinery and especially the Mob like racket that is UK insurance. Lacklustre promotion on our mainstream media channels about motorcycling and racing are also contributory factors.
Hi just come across your channel me and my son went to ttt motorcycles couple weeks ago we come from frinton on sea big shop found the place very friendly staff and bigger than I was expecting from there we set the nav to franks motorcycles at eight ash green we were in the car while doing this as we don’t trust the roads this time of year im normally end of march time before first trip out but franks motorcycles i thought was nice got some expensive bikes there but nice drive then straight down a12/120 we were home I enjoyed your video and watch some more ride safe 👍
Thanks for viewing it's always nice to hear someone enjoying my video's. I was at Frank's last year and early in the opening. The owner does stock hi end compared with TTT. Some unusual gear as well. The other place which is nice is in Braintree Blake House Arts and Craft Centre. They do a bike night on a Thursday which I'm sure will start again soon as the evening get longer and the weather changes.
Red intake.... 5/87? This must have been in May/June of 87. Speaking as one of 6/87 (Yellow intake) - it is strange to think that this hallowed ground (Training School) had the indignity of being blown up in the Avengers film (Age of Ultron) and is now a housing estate. Drill Sgts...... you couldn't get better than PS George Pether at PT9/10.
@@seabreezerider1309 Yes, your spot on... senility setting in... I should have worded that better. We, (yellow) were six weeks behind you. We passed out in December. Do you remember the '87 storm when it hit Peel Centre? I was on the 16th floor of 'A' block at the time. And then there was the Kings Cross fire. Don't suppose you remember a Simon Mills on your course?
@@stuart7235 yes the big storm. I slept through it...lol. Quite surprised to see the block roof all over the road and football field in the morning. We certainly had some major incidents early in our careers that's for sure.
Not sure about the music. For the Dales, some brass band music might be more appropriate ? 😉 And yeah, if you push it & get it wrong, just remember you're A LONG WAY from the nearest hospital !
I joined in the 90s and a good proportion of my intake were ex services. As a civvy who had never marched or bulled boots they were a big help. Staff Blanchard was our drill instructor.
I think they still practice drill as they have passing out parades. Perhaps not as sophisticated at back in the 80s but still something recruits can be proud of and to invite their relatives and friends too
Donnelly...and early turn parades if you were naff at marching...he wasn't shy at telling you what he thought lol happy days 😂i remember him telling someone "if you had a brain you'd be dangerous "
Well it is a moment of its time. I like to think all those on parade (probably all now retired) took that discipline with them as they progressed in their respective fields of policing. Today's officers are facing their own challenges and I don't envy them . I personally think they're being treated poorly by the profession I loved and that saddens me.
Thanks for a look around the show, didn't make it down this year. The Street Triple was one of my favourite bikes there, my wife rides a 2015 model which has been a great bike. Nice to see an MV out when the weather isn't perfect
That's a shame it's always nice to see these new models and get to sit on them. Maybe next year. Lots more shows coming throughout the year. Glad you enjoyed the vid
