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Welcome and join the ever growing list of people looking!

Homer.....others will add to this, but generally they are paramedics or SF medics or equivelant who then do a CP course, I also know of some Doctors who are also CP badged.

Marky.....advice I would give to everyone in your position is this: where is my work going to come from? you dont give much info but I take it you have no CP experience or contacts, then this question will be your bigest problem Can you afford to be out of work for long periods of time? or...

RMP....and do all you can to get on the CP teams and become an instructor...you will then be sought after and highly employable when you retire!

I would have advised you to stay in the army for the next couple of years if you had the option, due to the economic climate. to make yourself highly employable/sought after on the CP market....re-enlist in the RMP and work your way into their CP teams would be an option.

Jsems.....You have joined a long and ever growing list, can I ask what advice did your training provider give? you need to realise quickly that you are your own company to all effect, so send your cv to various companies you find using Google etc... contact people you know in the industry...

contact www.lynceus.co.uk they do what you are looking for!

Mediiiic quite rightly refers to the dangers of positional affixia if that happens you enter a whole new realm of trouble!....also incorrect use of quick cuffs easily breaks a wrist. If you do use restraints then write a full statement as soon as you prcaticaly can and ideally time and date...

As other have said with out giving info peoplecan't help.....also use the search button and of course google. this is a competative industry and you are your own best advert.....so be profesional about it. good luck and stay safe!

Here is a thought...... the press conference was kept secret until last minute.....the leader of the protestors when interviewed on radio & TV stated that they recieved an anonamous text at 13.30 giving location, an hour before the press did. all the countries media where present to record...

The legal position on the issue of arrest, detention, the use of handcuffs and batons according to the ACPO is thus: Arrest – this is covered under what is popularly referred to as ‘common law’ or ‘citizens arrest’ effectively it is addressed under any person powers – there are two ‘any person...

worth a read...this is what ACPO say: The legal position on the issue of arrest, detention, the use of handcuffs and batons according to the ACPO is thus: Arrest – this is covered under what is popularly referred to as ‘common law’ or ‘citizens arrest’ effectively it is addressed...

What is the legal position on the use of quick cuffs?

Ryan mickworldwide made a lot of good points you shouldconsider, think very carefuly if this is the wisest choice of career, you haven't given any info on your background, if your married with mortggae/kids etc can you afford to be out of work for long periods?? Remember there are a lot of...

Welcome....do a search as there are a lot of similar threads. IMHO you need to think carefully if the way you are thinking is best for you, from your post you don't seem to have any CP experience or contacts. and at 47 are you in a position to be out of work for a considerable length of time...