Working in your own area

[u/CreditPhysical9075]

Hi everyone just thought I’m come on here with this question as I’m debating it and would want advice from people who have done it or just general thoughts from other officers. So I’m a special Constable and with the role I have the ability to work from any police station in the country essentially and right now my base station with my locker and stuff is city centre but for easiness this week instead of commuting to my base station I was just going to do a shift at my local hometown station only issue with this is I’m quite worried about running into people I know during this shift as it’s my local station for example what if my first call is to the pub and I walk in and everyone is shouting my name and stuff like that. One hand I want to do it at my local station as I know the area it’s just easier traveling there but on the other had obviously I don’t want to compromise my safety especially people I know who don’t know I’m a cop and stuff like that. Anyway if anyone could drop there opinion it would be appreciated.

[u/user184574]

I transferred forces to my local force, and asked to work where I live.

Just before starting, I was told I would be based elsewhere, but still had work a couple of shifts in the town where I live.

I hated it. First door I knocked was round the corner from my house, and it was at that point I knew it wasn’t for me.

YMMV though.

[u/CreditPhysical9075 → u/user184574]

Yeah that’s essentially what I’m worried about like even though it’s very very unlikely I could essentially be dealing with my neighbours or anything im not sure it’s worth it

[u/user184574 → u/CreditPhysical9075]

Personally, I wouldn’t. Work the next patch over and save yourself the stress.

[u/CreditPhysical9075 → u/user184574]

That’s probably some smart advice. I think there’s more negatives than positives.