Drugs and the police force

[laura_lou7]

What are the consequences if a special constable is found to be taking drugs? I have a close friend who is screwing up their life - if I were to make a report to the friend's sargent in attempt to protect the friend from themselves, would I lose the job and chance of a permanent role in the force by doing so?

[squarebear]

Why would you think you would lose your job for grassing up a junkie?

[laura_lou7]

No, not would I lose my job, but would I lose the friend's job?

[squarebear]

More than likely. If I were the your friend's boss, I would want a smackhead working for the police.

[laura_lou7]

Well given that I don't want this to happen, that I just want to nip the problem, what should I do? Who could I speak to?

[Fay Mousse]

Speak to your friend. He is an adult, it is his life and his choices - you cannot take responsibility for him, only support him to take responsibility for himself.

If the police force find he is using illegal substances, he will lose his position and scupper any chance with the police force.

[zbearspirit]

Hi Laura I am a Police Officer and realise the position you are in, but when you joined you and your friend swore an oath of allegiance to the queen. Your Chief Constable has trusted you to police what ever area you police so you have been put in a position of trust. If you have not got what it takes to do your duty you should consider resigning because in my opinion you are condoning the drug taking. I would never work with anyone never mind a police officer who takes drugs. As in your role there is no excuse. you have a duty to report what you know, you can even do it anonymously if you wish. the special constable knows they should not be taking drugs so whatever happens is their own fault.

[laura_lou7]

zbearspirit - I am not a police office myself

[gonzo00]

are you blind girl...most of the police force take drugs...every party i've ever been at,it was a member of the filth that had the best drugs...honestly!...if ya want to get on with things just keep your head down,get on with the job and let your friend make her own mistakes...do you want to be known as a cop who grasses up another cop..could prove dangerous for you in the future if that's how your percieved.