Blogs

Police Blogs — News, Views and Advice for UK Officers
This section brings together blogs written for the UK policing community, covering everything from practical advice for serving officers to opinion pieces on life in the job. Whether you are a new recruit trying to find your feet or a seasoned officer looking for honest takes on police life, you will find something worth reading here.
Our blogs are written with real policing experience behind them. The site was founded by a serving South Wales police officer and that background informs everything we publish. You will not find generic content here — just straight talking, useful information relevant to people who actually work in UK policing.
What topics do the police blogs cover?

Advice for new and student officers on kit, training and the job
Opinion on policing news, pay and working conditions
Guides to police ranks, roles and specialist departments
Tips on saving money and making the most of police discounts
Reviews of police equipment, boots and kit

Browse the latest blogs above or check out our police guides section for more in-depth practical content.